Reference: HC003687-Nomfu-1Duties & Responsibilities

Developing strategic financial direction for the client's group of companies, with key milestones and targets
Providing accurate financial reports and interpreting financial information
Ensuring compliance of all regulatory requirements from a Finance perspective
Supervising staff and coordinating financial activities
Monitoring and interpreting cash flows and predicting future trends
Developing financial management controls to minimize financial risk
Managing budgets, forecasts and net working capital projects
Liaise with external auditors and internal auditors
Reduction in Internal and External audit management report issues
Assisting the General Manager with strategic forecasting for the business
Value of input into key financial decisions taken
Improvement on Cash Conversion Cycle (Working Capital Days)
Implement effective Processes and Procedures that drive efficiencies and productivity within Finance department

Strategic Direction

Interpret the company's financial results to management and recommend improvements
Review company bottlenecks and recommend changes to improve the overall level of company performance
Cash flow management and forecasting, including measuring the budgeted cash flow vs actual cash flow and ensuring excess cash is managed accordingly
Measurement and achievement of the prescribed EBITDA

Financial Reporting

Assist with the preparation of the Annual Integrated Report
Assist with the preparation of the Annual Impairment Tests
Assist with the preparation of the Annual Financial Statements
Cash flow consolidation and review
Intercompany reconciliations
Manage Budget and forecast processes
Consolidation of Divisional budgets (I/S, B/S, CF and Capex) and preparation of Budget pack

Financial Analysis

Divisional monthly results review
Month end Divisional commentary for Exco submission
Divisional WC Review and Commentary
Preparation and Distribution of Divisional Reporting Packs
Review of internal tax packs
Review of Provisional tax computations
Review of Operating Company AFS
Compile key business metrics and report on them to management
Create additional analysis and reports as requested
Building and maintaining a forecast IS, BS and cash flow models
Commentary of Accounts Receivable and Payable DSO's
Accounts Receivable and Payable Age Analysis review
Set and Review of Annual KPI's for self and staff
Quarterly insurance review
Identify and react quickly to problems and develop appropriate internal controls to minimize financial risk
Conducting reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities
Prepare ad hoc analyses and reports as required
Attend to ad hoc queries as required
Relationship Management
Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers
Manage company audit processes with internal and external auditors

Desired Experience, Competencies & Qualification

Previous FMCG experience
BCom Finance/Accounting
Minimum five years' experience in Financial Management
Minimum of 5 years' senior management experience
Excellent Excel Skills
Solid Understanding of IFRS reporting