Financial Manager at Cape Herb & Spice

Purpose: To assist the Head of Finance with various accounting operations of the company, to include the production of periodic financial reports, the maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk. To enhance the accuracy of the company’s reported financial results and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards.

Key Functional Areas (but not limited to):

• Assist in overseeing the operations of the accounting department, including the design of a supporting structure adequate for recording and processing day-to-day transactions to achieve the department’s goals and objectives.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to all staff in the finance department ensuring they are adequately skilled and trained to achieve success in their respective roles.
• Manage and ensure that all production processes and procedures are followed to ensure that the production goals are met.
• Develop and drive continuous improvement.
• Assist in the management of various financial accounting functions, including inventory, debtors, creditors, VAT, fixed assets, general ledger, company taxation, cash flow, forex and insurance.
• Review and submission of weekly and monthly results to Libstar.
• Review and submission of monthly management accounts to Libstar.
• Preparation on quarterly board packs.
• Budgeting and forecasting.
• Monitoring and interpreting cash flows and predicting future trends.
• Facilitating the half-year and year-end audit process (June and December)
• Liaison with external and internal auditors.
• Governance and Compliance including improving internal controls.
• Performance management of Finance staff, including setting of KPI’s.
• Manage finance related systems and internal controls.
• Assist with the management of Net working capital and forex exposure
• Provisional and income tax computation
• Ensure tax and legal Compliance.
• Assist with ad hoc projects.

Role Capabilities:

• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) and facilitation skills with the ability to work with others to achieve objectives.
• Excellent Management skills whilst adhering to standards, efficiency, effectiveness, and results orientated.
• Excellent problem-solving skills as well as interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent presentation and report writing skills.
• Excellent numerical and financial calculation skills.

Education and Required Knowledge:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant
• Demonstrated knowledge related to Accounting and Enterprise Systems, Taxation legislation, etc.
• Minimum of 7-10 years relevant experience within a similar role.
• Experience within the FMCG environment would be advantageous.
• High level of Computer literacy, especially Excel and ERP systems.(Knowledge of Syspro would be advantageous)
• Good people management skills (motivation, team building, discipline).

Personal Characteristics:

• Problem solver and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work within and lead a diverse team.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to plan work and meet deadlines.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work without supervision.
• High levels of personal discipline.
• Excellent planning and organising skills.
• Trustworthy.
• Deadline driven and results orientated.
• Ability to work on own initiative, prioritize work and handle pressure.