Lead Financial Accountant: HPC at Tiger Brands

THE JOB AT A GLANCE

You are responsible to report the financial performance of a selected business unit.  You need to make sure that the integrity, accuracy and completeness of financial records are maintained, in accordance with IFRS.  You will be providing oversight of the activities and performance of the accountants in your team. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Produce accurate and complete total GL with all weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual relevant reporting, including reconciliations, management pack, business review pack, tax pack and audit pack in accordance with IFRS and Group accounting policies.
• Review monthly input from the site cost accountants and SSC accountants to be included into the monthly reporting pack.
• Compile annual budget, quarterly forecast and weekly profit estimates by giving sensible deliberation to the required assumptions to be made.
• Implement and maintain proper financial systems and controls .
• Ensure accurate and complete general ledger accounts.
• Authorize journals and approve reconciliations done by financial accountants.
• Ensure accurate, complete and up to date fixed asset register.
• Answers to queries, information, explanations and help as required.
• Motivated, well-trained and informed staff that deliver output and services according to specifications.
• Completed and accepted annual insurance renewal submissions.
• Review and approve electronic payments to suppliers
• Attend stock take and report as per standard operating procedure

WHAT YOU WILL BE MEASURED ON

• Submission of accurate and complete financial and non-financial reports on/before set deadlines
• % of accomplishment of Personal Development Plan Goals/objectives and Individual Performance Appraisals
• Achieve a positive and team orientated culture amongst employees
• Achievement of a low staff turnover to retain human capital investment
• Avoid/limit audit findings

QUALIFICATIONS

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE

Key attributes and competencies

• CIMA, CA or  Accounting degree 
• Strong communication skills, leadership and coaching skills
• Business analytical skills
• Strong Finance business background 
• Advanced knowledge in the use of financial software applications, databases, spreadsheets and word processing required.
• Be able to make sound, independent judgements.

Experience

• 5 – 7 years total experience with 2 – 3 years relevant financial accounting experience, FMCG preferred