Manage management reporting and analysis of the Company's affairs.
Support management decision with timely and meaning supply of information with relevant analysis.
The Management Accountant Manager's responsibilities include:
MIS - all performance related analysis including Board Pack, Budgets, Daily reports sent to operations, and all Group reports as required.
Analyse and comment on all yield, variances and performance KPI's for the plant as required by the business to communicate the performance of the plant daily.
Manage the team of Management Accountants, as required by their KPI's, which include inter alia: o Preparation and timely reporting of various management reports
Analysis of Company performance, books of accounts and highlighting control gaps, if any,
Identifying and report on areas of improvement in terms of processes, book keeping.
Budgeting (Long term forecasting & Annual Budget) Budgetary Control
Managing the full finance function of the Southern entities (Mozambique, Namibia and Zambia) and supporting the respective Business Head.
Job Responsibilities:
Conduct a detailed financial analysis, cost assessments and variance analysis to identify opportunities for operational improvement and enhanced profitability.
Supervise direct reportee's and ensure timely and accurate inputs are available from them.
Manage the preparation of annual budgets, long-term financial plans and financial projections.
Manage the internal and external audits.
Budgeting (Annual Budget and rolling forecast) and Budgetary control.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement financial strategies, budgets, and forecasts that align with the company's objectives
Monitor and maintain compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards and relevant laws.
Managing the full finance function of the Southern Entities (Mozambique, Namibia and Zambia) and supporting the respective Business Head.
Review of manufacturing PIP projects and finance representative at PIP meetings.
Manage all ITAC and all related assignments required from Finance.
Review of Tax and VAT computations and returns.
Bank signatory and related responsibilities
Adhoc projects as assigned.
Ability to work in a team.
Good leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to properly interpret, apply and make decisions in accordance with the relevant policies.
High integrity and judgement.
An ability to generate trust and build alliances with co-workers.
Ability to work well with the management team.
Adapt in developing and maintaining relationship with all stakeholders
Go-getter approach
Fluent in written and spoken English
Computer Literacy
Advance level proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is a MUST
Requirements
Education/Qualification & Experience:
Minimum academic qualification: CA (SA) with big articles
Qualifications as an added advantage: CIMA qualification
Experience required:
Proven experience of at least 5-7 years in a manufacturing environment as a Management Accountant or in a similar financial role.
Proven ability to manage teams, build relationships, work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, influence others, and lead initiatives
The ability to work with SAP S4 Hana.
Good understanding of accounting standards (IFRS) and tax legislations.