Job Opportunities at Mars

Purpose

The purpose of the role is to deliver the Financial Operations mission statement: ”As engaged associates we are ambassadors of Governance & Control and the trusted supplier of reliable financial information” in an efficient way.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Development of the Fin Ops team members and organizational design of team. Deliver Fin Ops KPI’s including cash for the site.
• Deliver reliable financial statements, statutory accounts and tax returns. Ensure effective and efficient audit by external auditor
• Responsible for periodical and YE closing process
• Improve end-to-end processes and drive efficiency within the team as well as cross-functional
• Lead and participate in several projects
• Drive Governance & Compliance agenda on site by identifying and initiating improvements to mitigate risks and getting buy-in from business partners to further improve policies, processes and systems
• NCFO forecasting and monitoring
• Makes sure that the Fin. Opps team delivers all the KPI’s on AR,AP,DSO,DPO
• SPOC and responsible for audits performed by internal audit, PWC or tax authorities
• Job holder works closely with: Co-Pilots, CFO and Management teams on site
• Stakeholders within all areas of the business
• External stakeholders: PwC audit and Tax, SARS

What are we looking for?

• CA or CIMA qualified
• Min. 5 years of experience in accounting / finance
• Expert in Accounting, Financial Processes, Financial Control. knowledge on taxes

Key Knowledge And Skills

MLCs

• Developing direct reports
• Building effective teams
• Standing alone
• Priority Setting
• Dealing with ambiguity
• Managing and measuring work
• Delivers Consistent Results
• Integrity and Trust

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented associates, all guided by The Five Principles
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

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Do you want to work for a company that knows its greatest asset is its people? Are you ready for the next chapter in your career? If the answer to both questions is yes, then look no further. Here at Mars we now have several exciting opportunities for individuals to come and join our factory team!

Working as a member of a shift team, the primary role of an Operator is to demonstrate ownership and responsibility for a set of machines, pieces of equipment and/ or processes within their working area. This includes carrying out the routine operational tasks required to achieve area targets e.g. starting-up, shutting-down, monitoring, cleaning, and carrying out basic changeovers, minor repairs, routine checks and inspections, and the use of basic ancillary equipment and computer programs.

What are we looking for?

• Educated to Matric level or above
• At least 2 year experience in a factory environment
• Fluent English verbal and written skills.
• Experience in the FMCG / Factory Operations industry desirable.
• Mechanical training or experience in fault-finding – beneficial

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Part of a shift team of up to 20 associates contribute to achievement of targets.
• Accountable for the performance of several machines, processes, or pieces of equipment.
• Escalate issues as appropriate, give full and accurate verbal and written handover
• Assist to repair mechanical breakdowns using trained knowledge and experience via AM methodology

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.