Our client, a leading
manufacturer, distributor and seller of beverages seeks to recruit a
self-driven individual for the position of Group
Financial Controller.
The successful candidate will
be responsible for cost management, reporting, budgeting & forecasting,
ensuring compliance among other administrative matters.
The Group Financial Controller will be responsible for:
The Group Financial Controller will be responsible for:
- Preparation and
consolidation of annual budgets and forecasts including support to HODs in
budgeting;
- Implementation
of adequate internal controls and best practises in the accounts payables,
taxation and payroll function in liaison with the Financial Accountant;
- Generating
Group management accounts and addendum reports on cost of sale, sale expenses,
distribution expenses and CAPEX;
- Working Capital
Management, credit control;
- Supply Chain
Accounting , Cost Management and make recommendations on margins,
discounts, promotions, offers and retiring of non-profitable SKUs;
- Coordinating
product cost process including calculating, reviewing and analysing
machine and labour hours, overhead cost and allocations, product rates,
raw material costs and manufacturing process changes;
- Preparation and
consolidation of annual budgets and forecasts including support to HOD’s
in budgeting;
- Carry out
detailed operational reviews (deep dives) in plants & monitor the
group working capital and treasury management.
Competencies
- Strong Drive
for Results;
- Financial
Acumen;
- Analytical
Skills;
- Business
Acumen;
- Strategic Leadership;
- People
Development.
Minimum requirements
- Bachelor Degree
in Accounting, Business Administration or related field;
- Certified
Public Accountant (CPA K);
- An MBA will be
an added advantage;
- Five (5)
experience in FMCG or busy commercial environment;
- Experience in a
Group environment will give a distinct advantage.
- Practical
experience of working with an ERP;
- Hand on
experience in manufacturing environment.
How to Apply
If you are qualified and up to the challenge apply through www.altimaafrica.com/careers.php by 5PM Wednesday 21st October.
Please note that only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.