Group Finance Manager

Our Client a Listed Entity in the FMCG Manufacturing and Distribution Sector Is On the market For a Group Finance Manager. The Ideal Candidate Will Have Between 8 - 10 Years Experience In A Financial Management Role Handling Group Accounts. This Is An Urgent Role.

This role reports to the Group Finance Director.

KEY COMPETENCES:
-Managerial experience.
-Experience of managing numerous financial operations / subsidiaries.
-Corporate governance experience
-Ability to plan, co-ordinate motivate and control staff and activities in line with their duties.
-Self-motivated and ability to achieve set goals.
-Prepared to travel to each of subsidiaries.
-Team player.
-ABILITY TO WORK IN A FAST PACED, PRESSURED ENVIRONMENT.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Oversees the Finance & Accounting function of the Group.
-Financial and Accounting system controls and standards used by the Group.
-Ensures timely provision of Group financial and statistical reports for management.
-Ensuring that all accounting functions are accurately and effectively fulfilled.
-Working with Subsidiary heads and subsidiary Finance Managers to prepare budgets, forecasts and other financial plans.
-Working with all Subsidiary heads to ensure that their individual budgets are managed for the most effective and efficient use of financial resources.
-Liaison with the Subsidiaries to ensure that there is prudent financial management; that they maintain necessary facilities with the banks and that such facilities are competitively priced.
-Liaison with external auditors to ensure that audits are properly planned, carried out and that financial reports are prepared within set timelines.
-To collaborate and coordinate the activities of outside suppliers of financial services hired or contracted by the Group, including accountants, auditors, financial consultants etc.
-To carry out any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Group Finance Director.
-Ensure compliance to relevant ISO requirements in all tasks.