Manufacturing Consolidator at Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa

Responsibilities / Accountabilities

Ensure All Production Areas adhere to:

• Project authorization, track actual spending and compliance when raising projects
• Contact and work with respective areas to explain the asset status, asset tagging progress and the accurate capitalization of assets
• Co-ordinate with the respective areas on all asset audits to ensure compliance with the guidelines associated with Government Grants, outside auditors and Ford FM’s
• Guide the Operations in the asset tagging process to ensure FM compliance and maintain a complete asset register 
• Ensure that areas follow the Asset Disposal process and completeness when raising request with GAM, align with the scrap vendor on invoicing and timing of asset removal
• Support the Operating team on the implementation and training of I-ERP project control interface (migration from PCAM to SAP-S4)  
• Ensure Non-Manufacturing (NSC) areas complete non-production PAR’s, checklist and track actual spend. 
• Validate Forecast / Business Plan input is aligned to physicals and manages the consolidation of current year forecasts for VO and PTO.
• Ensure timely reporting into Regional/Global Manufacturing Finance teams
• Work closely with the FV-A Finance team on all request/submissions related to Amarok and process monthly Amarok CAPEX billings
• Support management and operations in any ad hoc finance related requests
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes and implement business goals
• Support all Internal Control / MCRP / AFR request

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES (KSA)

• Self-motived and proactive employee who works well in a team
• Strong Business Acumen
• Solid analytical and interpersonal skills
• Strong English communication (written and oral)
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint
• Understanding of Automotive Industry  
• Work and build strong relationships with the operational team  
• Capability for problem solving decision making & sound judgment
• Strong level of attention to detail 
• Be able to present to senior management
• Be able to work under pressure and ensure deadlines are met

Qualifications

• BCom in Finance or Accounting
• 5 Year Finance Management Accounting experience
• Automotive experience preferred 
• Forecast / Business Plan experience preferred