Job Title: Financial Manager
Our Client is a leading agribusiness and food company with integrated operations which circle the globe, stretching from the farm field to the retail shelf.
Our Client is a leading agribusiness and food company with integrated operations which circle the globe, stretching from the farm field to the retail shelf.
Role Purpose Statement:
The Finance Manager will be solely responsible for the Planning, Organising, Directing, Controlling and Coordinating of all financial activities within the organisation; including accounting, financial & management reporting; tax and compliance advisory as well as risk management.
Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Finance Manager
will support the growth of the organisation countrywide.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Establish
accounting ledgers and processes (incl: monitoring accounting services
provider) that enable the unit to support reporting, local statutory and
tax requirements (timelines, accuracy, completeness, and integrity) and
that capture business transactions in an effective and efficient manner.
- Ensure
accurate compiling of financial information and preparation of entries in
ledger for all business transactions in compliance with local requirement
and the organisation’s standards and best practices
- Comply
with monthly, quarterly, and yearly organisation’s US GAAP financial
reporting policies and procedures, and management reporting requirement.
- Together
with the General Manager, ensure compliance with all local and US laws and
the organisation’s code of ethics.
- Manage
the planning, forecasting, and management reporting cycles, establishing
and monitoring key business indicators and adding value to the business
through sound analysis and risk assessment, and proactive recommendations
- Together
with the General Manager, be the owner of the financial results and have a
comprehensive understanding of the main drivers and health of business and
have an active role in corrective action plans.
- Ensure
strong controls and processes are in place for key business activities
such as credit; trade capture and confirmation, commodity position
reporting, trade accrual and position valuation (conversion costs);
FX risk; warehousing and inventory management; execution, cash management
(including OPWC and cash flow management), PNL estimate to actual
reconciliations where relevant and ensure compliance with BEMEA policies.
- The
primary point of contact for internal and external auditors.
- Manage
the reporting unit’s tax affairs (income and indirect), ensuring
compliance with relevant laws and undertaking tax planning and
optimization in liaison with BEMEA tax department.
- Support
the IT / IS department in implementing and optimizing the organisation’s
business applications as well as in systems development (e.g. defining
requirements / specifications).
Essential Educational Qualifications and Certificates
- Bachelor’s
degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Economics from a
recognized University
- A
qualified accountant (CPA(K) / ACCA) or CFA
- 7
years plus experience in Senior Management in Financial Management
- A
Masters in Business Administration or related field will be an added advantage
Knowledge Skills and Experience
- Financial/
Control Background
- Experience
in developing new activities / office
- Worked
in an international trading environment
- Knowledge
of US GAAP particularly as it relates to international trading business
- Experience
in the agribusiness industry will be an added advantage
Competencies:
- Proven
track record to lead and develop various teams
- Pragmatic
and adaptable without compromising values
- Strong
business acumen
- Calm
under pressure, with strategic outlook
- Able
to multitask and deliver under minimal supervision
- Numeric
How to Apply:
If you are qualified and up to the challenge, please send your application letter and CV to info@altimaafrica.com
If you are qualified and up to the challenge, please send your application letter and CV to info@altimaafrica.com
Deadline for application is Wednesday 9th May, 2012.
Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.