Finance and Accounting Manager - Midrand

Role Overview

Lead finance and accounting activities for an international FMCG concern within its CFO division. The role requires a qualified chartered accountant with managerial experience, commercial awareness and strong tax, treasury, reporting and control knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage finance projects.
• Manage company secretarial functions for the holding company and subsidiaries.
• Ensure corporate governance requirements are followed.
• Manage cash flow, banking relationships and regional treasury reporting.
• Support cost-cutting initiatives.
• Implement and maintain GAAP, US GAAP and IFRS controls.
• Manage monthly accounting close, deadlines, targets and reporting.
• Perform tax planning and provide tax advice covering VAT, PAYE, SDL, UIF, CIT, transfer pricing, customs and ad valorem tax.
• Manage internal and external audit functions and reporting.
• Design and maintain policies and documentation.
• Coordinate and align finance activities internationally.
• Assess systems of control, identify weaknesses and support improvements.
• Keep track of trends affecting the business locally and internationally.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and procedures.

Educational Requirements and Competencies

• Qualified Chartered Accountant or equivalent.
• BCom Accounting or Financial Management.
• SAIPA, SAICA or CIMA qualification is advantageous.
• Five to seven years' managerial experience.
• Knowledge of commerce and international business.
• Experience preparing various tax types and dealing with SARS.
• Analytical, detailed and highly organised approach.
• In-depth tax knowledge and ability to resolve queries quickly.
• Interpersonal, people-management, communication and time-management skills.
• Self-starting, proactive approach and high learning aptitude.
• Advanced Microsoft Office competence.
• Ability to work overtime when required, particularly at month end.