Financial Controller

• Provide finance leadership and oversee financial and accounting processes to ensure compliance with Corporate and local policies statutory requirements and IFRS. Maintain ethical standards with unyielding integrity.
  
• Lead the smooth implementation of the company s financial solutions and applications including SAP
  
• Serve as the primary contact with independent auditors and auditrelated accounting matters.
  
• Manage administration of accounts receivable accounts payable inventory control accounting and payroll.
  
• Oversee monthend close process to ensure timely closure and financial reports preparation.
  

• Preparation of annual budgets Profit & Loss Cash Flow & Balance Sheet.
  
• Analyze and report variances Propose and implement remedial action.
  
• Estimate the requirement of funds shortterm and longterm.
  

• Implement financial controls and develop financial management mechanisms to minimize financial risk.
  
• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
  
• Manage the companys financial reporting systems.
  
• Produce accurate financial reports to specific deadlines including Monthly management accounts Flash reports Working capital Board and investor Packs
  
• Analyze interpret and report operating results and make specific recommendations to achieve costeffectiveness and profit improvements.
  
• Provide gross profit reporting analyses and forecasting.
  
• Anticipate management needs and develop analyses in response to those needs and in support of management decisions.
  

• Work with operating personnel to achieve effective balance sheet and assets management.
  
• Oversee development and carryingout of inventory control procedures including physical stock take and audit.
  
• Account for and maintain proper inventory reserves for Excess Expired and Obsolete Inventory.
  
• Review assets register to keep track of and safeguard company assets.
  

• Daily control of elements affecting working capital.
  
• Oversee operational cash management and cash flow forecasting.
  

• Oversee preparation of financial accounts for auditing purposes.
  
• Oversee annual audits.
  
• Liaising with auditors to ensure that annual monitoring is carried out effectively.
  
• Conduct internal audits
  

• Develop and implement accounting policies procedures and internal controls in support of business processes and decisions.
  
• Ensure all activities comply with relevant Acts legal demands ethical standards and the internal management policies.
  
• Review the preparation and submission of company statutory documents
  

Requirements

• First degree in a relevant field (Accounting/Business Management)
  
• A postgraduate degree or MBA is mandatory.
  
• Strong commercial finance experience.
  
• Minimum of ten (10) years relevant work experience including 4 years in senior leadership position.
  
• Previous experience as a Financial Controller in the Beverage/FMCG industry is essential.
  
• Strong understanding and proficient use of SAP is essential
  
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
  
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and balance team and individual workloads.
  
• Negotiation skills analytical skills and ability to multitask.