Presenting timely, daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports including financial and management accounts to the CEO and the Management team.
Ensuring that adequate high standard financial and operational controls are in place and are being utilised throughout the business.
Managing the working capital cycle and the treasury function ensuring a good balance between risk and company liquidity.
Assisting in managing and implementing the procurement and supply chain strategies for optimum value.
Driving the implementation of the company’s financial systems.
Leading the annual budgeting process and following through with appropriate tracking and analyses.
Assisting with strategy development and implementation.
Providing an effective credit control framework to minimize credit risk
Ensuring sound corporate governance and compliance with regulatory requirements from all statutory bodies.
Structured management of subordinate performance in line with the company’s Performance Management System.
Establishing a high level of credibility and managing strong working relationships with external stakeholders including customers, suppliers, bankers, and regulatory authorities; and
Planning and preparing for annual audits as well internal audits.
Management of all related external stakeholder relationships, including suppliers, clients and shareholders.
Qualifications:
Undergraduate accounting degree
Qualified Chartered Accountant (Member of professional body - CA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with relevant experience
MBA/MBL desirable
At least 5 years’ experience on a similar post, preferably in a Logistics or Distribution environment
An understanding of the logistics process as well as management of the costing systems and inventory controls
Good knowledge of Sage 1000 or Pastel Evolution and a high level of computer literacy
Strong communication and presentation skills and ability to interact with all levels of staff; and