Financial Manager (Southern Proteins) at AFGRI Equipment

Requirements

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING    

• BCom Accounting 
• Completed articles will be an advantage

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE     

• 3 to 5 years financial management experience within a manufacturing environment   
• Rendering experience will be an advantage
• Working knowledge of cost accounting and inventory within a manufacturing environment

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS         

• Manage the assets register and ensure its kept up to date, optimise and safeguard utilisation of company assets and allocation thereof.
• Manage expenses, evaluate and take corrective action against deviations.
• Capex – review applications and assist with the administration to ensure timeous completion of projects.
• Manage margins, evaluate and take corrective actions against deviations.
• Review and analyse weekly management accounts, sales, purchases, overheads and transport    
• Conduct production and yield analysis and production and product cost analysis.
• Ensure accurate and timeous reporting of financial results to management.
• Obtain and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations Ensure all reconciling items are cleared within a reasonable time.
• Manage employee key performance areas, identify training and development requirements, and ensure fair disciplinary action to address deviations.
• Implement and maintain the company’s policies in terms of financial risks and report on related risk issues.
• Assist with ad hoc duties as requested by the General Manager and Board of Directors
• Manage all external and internal audits and review and comment on audit reports.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/ COMPETENCIES          

• Experience in the manufacturing environment
• Advanced computer literacy (MS Office)
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of financial systems (IFRS, SAP, VAT, SARS)
• Exposure to all financial management techniques and principles

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES 

• Analytical ability
• Business Acumen
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Planning and organising
• Stress management
• Result orientated
• Team player

Closing date: 18 May 2023