Factory Finance Manager - Johannesburg
AVI
NATIONAL BRANDS LIMITED operates 5 manufacturing sites, offering world class manufacturing facilities in Isando (Johannesburg), Rosslyn (Pretoria), Westmead and Durban (KZN). It is home to some of the best-known South African tea, coffee and creamer brands, including our delicious range of much-loved savoury and sweet biscuits, and our melt-in-your-mouth snack range. An opportunity has become available for an experienced FINANCE MANAGER reporting directly to the Operations Executive of Coffee & Creamer and dotted line to the Commercial Executive. The incumbent is expected to have an affinity for operational and commercial issues and be able to interact effectively with a diverse range of people across various functions. The role will be based at the Isando factory Line Manager: Operations Executive Job Specification: Key Performance Areas: Financial Controls Manage and monitor company accounting procedures and policies, and internal controls, according to internal standards. Implement and communicate Corporate Governance charter / sound accounting practices to management on site. Consolidate budgets, plans and forecasts for site with adherence to strict deadlines. Manage expenditure in relation to approved budgets. Analyse and report to local management and head office all operational variances from budget on expenditure items also highlighting priorities to support improvement. Monthly maintenance of general ledger, and authorise timeous adjustments wherever necessary. Address any queries with accounts payable on request. Ensure month end procedures are adhered to according to predetermined deadlines. Working capital management and reporting. Review of IT authorisation / access controls and release strategies. Assist with completion of annual insurance declaration. Financial Reporting Prepare detailed and insightful monthly management accounts covering the performance of the factory. This will include providing monthly feedback to Exec’s in the factory operational review. Report on Income Statement variances and provide necessary commentary. Review General Ledger transactions and report on budget vs. actual. Report on irregular variances that have been investigated. Report on site performance measurements. Provide financial input on Ad hoc project work and, where applicable, take ownership of delivery of project Asset Management Monthly maintenance, verification and reporting on fixed asset register. Prepare, submit and track Capex workflows for the acquisition, transfer or disposal of fixed assets. Conduct regular audits on fixed assets to ensure accuracy of fixed assets register. Capital Expenditure Assist with compilation of the annual Capital Budget. Oversee the authorisation and financial aspects of the acquisition of fixed assets. Account for any over expenditure on acquisitions. Process workflows for the updating of fixed assets register. Preparation, assistance and review of EVA (Economic Value Added) Capital Expenditure Proposals. Post Capex Evaluations. Audits Handle internal & external audits. Recommend and implement corrective action. Activity-based and Product Costing Review accuracy of the bill of material on SAP. Ensure all BOM’s are current. Financial integrity of the bill of material. Maintain & update monthly standard cost sets. Generate budget and forecast cost sets. Generate ABC models on SAP for budgets & forecasts. Active participation in NPD forums, Formulate SCE’s in full based on NPD requirements People / Quality Management Recruit and retain appropriate quality staff. Create an environment which is conducive to learning and development (on-the-job learning) Manage performance feedback process in accordance with set goals. Create a team culture of commitment and delivery against predetermined objectives, values and business requirements. Create and maintain a culture of accountability and responsibility. Participate in maintaining the QMS programme (ISO9001, HACCP, Environmental management) Minimum Requirements: Experience: At least 10 years' Accounting or Financial Management experience (of which a minimum of 5 years at a Management level) gained within a FMCG or Manufacturing environment. Qualifications: Completed relevant qualification Cost & Management Accounting, Financial Accounting or similar CIMA Added Advantage Additional Requirements: Experience in COSTING, BILL OF MATERIALS and administration, financial management and accounting in a manufacturing / factory environment. Excellent understanding of standard costing principles. Advanced computer literacy and knowledge of MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint and an integrated accounting system. SAP experience not negotiable. Project management experience. A good understanding of the ABC costing methodology. It is expected that the incumbent will have an affinity for factory operational issues and be able to interact effectively with a diverse range of people across functions. Competencies: Thinking Analytically Interpreting Data Challenging Views Meeting Deadlines Attention to Detail Minimising Risk Planning & Organising Taking Initiative https://avi.simplify.hr/vacancy/a8grhe
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