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| Company: |
Grafton recruitment MEA |
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| Job Title: |
Finance/Administration Manager |
| Job category: |
Finance |
| Job Location: |
South Africa |
| Job Description: |
Job-Title Finance & Administration Manager
Department Finance, IT & Operations South Africa
Superior General Manager South Africa
Area Finance Manager Middle East Africa, client GmbH
1. Position Summary
Under the organisational direction of the General Manager, the F&A manager is responsible for:
Providing accurate and timely financial analysis covering month-end, management reporting, budget and forecast to the business
Supporting in developing the long term strategic plan as well as the general vision and mission of the South African subsidiary.
Supporting the management team, commercial and consumer marketing teams with evaluation of financial reports, and assisting with queries
Responsible for planning, coordinating and creating overview concerning all operational material movements and information flows between the client organization and logistics and distribution partners.
Undertaking cost/benefit and risks analysis to evaluate and support the general management team
Initiate efficiencies and cost savings opportunities for the South African business
2. Description of Essential Job Responsibilities and Duties
Controlling & Reporting
The provision of relevant and accurate financial information and analysis on a timely basis.
Preparation and consolidation of the quarterly forecasts and (long term) business plan.
Variance analysis: BP, Revised Estimates vs. actual result
Brand analysis: profitability and allocation of cost
Forecasting & Reporting
Monitoring of risks and opportunities
Control, reporting and analysis of capital expenditure and business assets.
Financial Accounting & Administration
Responsible for accounting in the company, internal & external accounting compliance
Responsible for complying with all the requirements provided by law (civil law and tax law) in the country
To develop/implement changes in group reporting & to manage the financial impact of process redesign.
Responsible for managing the cash/bank situation of the subsidiary, in accordance with the guidelines provided by the HQ
Audit, tax and legal subjects
Linking pin with HR Responsible for managing issues relating to personnel (social security, healthy programs)
IT, Infrastructure & Integration
Improve internal reports
Responsible for local Infrastructure support and service level.
Responsible for creating and implementing the IT-Business Plan
Supply Chain Management & Operations
Formulates the operations annual plan and the accompanying budget
Manages and develops the local distribution network with the third party logistic provider
Carries out benchmarks, to be able to evaluate the logistics and purchase performances
Managing an effective forecasting and planning system to be able to realize the targets related to material turnover and stock levels
Has a leading role in improving standard processes and methods resulting in better service levels
Business Projects (After Inception)
To support the business providing financial guidance for new projects & initiatives as required, e.g. sales and marketing programs
Developing business guidelines, authorisation levels and improving internal controls
Focus on improvements and integration of Finance, IT and Operations
Cost savings programs
Develops a high performance team
Takes care for good qualitative and quantitative team and a positive working environment (controlling, accounting and supply chain specialists)
Divides the workload, guards the progress, productivity and quality, so that the goals can be accomplished.
Develops "one F&A team" with mutual KPI`s Set clear performance indicators and coaches his employees and stimulates a good cooperation.
Writes a development plan for the finance & operations organisation
Set clear performance indicators and coaches his employees and stimulates a good cooperation with Sales& Marketing
3. Job Aims
Forecasts & business plan are consolidated and reviewed with the general manager input into the corporate reporting system within pre-defined timescales.
To own the financial aspects of the business plan and quarterly forecasts, challenging information where appropriate and ensuring that group reporting requirements are met within their timetable.
To be the financial representative as part of project teams ensuring that initiatives are commercially viable and match the financial objectives/constraints of the long term business plan.
Successful management of any Finance & Administration Manager led process changes.
Assess training and development needs and launch successful programs
Responsible for effective investment and spent of IT budget.
Successful implementation of group reporting changes.
Measurement through Key Performance Indicators, and the appraisal process. Formal / in-formal reviews should be conducted several times during the year to ensure any corrective action is taken as soon as required.
Carrys in new needs to- and from- the business in terms of reporting and IT
4. Essential Skill and Profile Requirements
Requires experience in a related area, 7-9 years equivalent field experience
People manager and team player
Experience of supporting non-finance functions of the business, particularly sales and marketing
Experience of financial / management accounting in a commercial environment
Working in a business support function within a medium sized business
Managing a business support team
Working under time pressure
Working in a fast moving environment
Confidentiality
Analytical and problem solver
Communicates clearly and effectively
Effective planning and organisational skills
Pro-active and self-starter
Ability to use own initiative
Strong technical accounting skills
Demonstrate very good IT skills (accounting systems, spreadsheet and database skills)
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Skills Required:: |
7 to 9 years of finanace experince,very good it skills,experince of financial management accounting in commercial field.(only candidates in south africa need apply) |
Language Requirements: |
English-Very Good |
| Employment Type: |
Full Time |
| Yearly Salary: |
Unspecified |
| Posting Date: |
2008-11-25 |
| Level of Education: |
Bachelor |
| Years of Work Experience: |
7 to 10 Years |
| Company: |
Grafton recruitment MEA |
| Contact Name: |
Grafton recruitment MEA |
| Preferred Method of Contact: |
E-mail |
| Preferred Language of Resume/Application: |
English |
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