Finance Operations Manager (CA | CIMA | ACCA), Johannesburg, South Africa

In order to be considered the following is required:

• BCom (Honours) or equivalent post graduate finance qualification
• Professional qualification (e.g., CA(SA), ACCA, CIMA) preferred
• 5+ years of experience in financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and reporting, ideally within FMCG or manufacturing
• Strong experience in financial operations, reporting, and supply chain finance
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced proficiency in Financial Software and Excel
• Knowledge of FMCG dynamics (high volume, low margin, fast turnover)
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication
• Management experience
• Strong finance reporting experience
• Strong understanding of working capital and cost management
• Operational stock and manufacturing experience
• Shared services – intercompany knowledge

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting
• Working capital improvements (DSO, DPO, inventory turnover)
• Cost savings and margin improvements
• Forecast accuracy
• Process efficiency and automation gains

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the company's financial records are accurate and up-to-date and that all financial transactions are correctly recorded and documented
• Ensure full compliance with all regulatory requirements and best practice
• Full financial reporting function which includes preparation of monthly management accounts and year-end packs
• Create and monitor annual budgets and forecasts and provide regular updates to EXCO
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure that financial goals are aligned with overall business objectives
• Manage the company's cash flow and ensure that funds are correctly allocated and invested
• Assisting with the maintenance and review of financial controls on an ongoing basis
• Implement, develop and maintain an accurate administrative system of accounting records regarding cash controls, VAT payments, budget reports
• Responsible for Tax, VAT, PAYE, IT14SD and AD Valorem Tax Reporting, submission and compliance
• Responsible for foreign exchange control
• Management of the full B-BBEE process across the business
• Lead audits and liaise with auditors (internal / external)
• Manage the cashbook / finance team
• Management of payment deadlines and review of all payments
• Liaise with creditors and collections teams
• Fixed asset management
• Review journals and review balance sheet recons
• KPI and Payroll Management
• Ad hoc finance duties as and when need

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