Description:
Our client is the leading FMCG manufacturing concern in East Africa, its products ranging from oral care, skin care and foods through to various metals and industrial plastics. From its hub in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, they export to Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, the DRC, Zambia, Malawi and South Africa. Their most leading FMCG brand is the highest selling toothpaste in Tanzania, with “Super Brand” status. As a result of growth, this leading company in a stable African country now offers this exceptional opportunity for a jobs above.
Reporting to the CEO, you will be responsible for the Financial operations of the Company, including all subsidiaries. You will be responsible for the Finance and Accounts departments which is currently a 20 member team Job Duties/ Responsibilities/ Accountabilities: • Responsible for all the financial functions including formulation of appropriate strategies of the business to achieve its goals. • Manage the annual budgeting process. • Keep the Board informed of all matters of the business’s performance on key financial metrics. • Apply insight and understanding to the financial performance and contribute pro-actively to the strategic and day-to-day commercial decision making process, drawing attention to important opportunities that will maximise profits and minimise risk. • Institutionalizing a culture of rigorous financial analysis for the purpose of supporting major business decisions. • Ensure that all financial matters are undertaken in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, the group’s accounting policies and all other applicable regulatory guidelines. • Control the operating expenses and the capital expenditure programme to ensure adherence to budget limits and relevant authorisations. • Ensure that the annual accounts of the Group are prepared in a timely and accurate manner. • Take a Leadership role in fund raising and financial institutions relationships. Key Performance Indicators/ Performance Goals: • Accurate and timely management reports (including management accounts). • Regular and effective cash flow planning. • Timely preparation of budget. • Efficient budgetary control and feedback. • Cost minimisation programs. • Adherence of terms of lenders . • Timely and accurate published accounts. • Regulatory compliance; efficient internal control processes. • Analytical support to all departments. • Deployment of an effective MIS/ERP system. • Team development. Ideal Experience & Attributes: * 10+ years experience in senior finance / accounting positions, ideally as CFO of a similar sized business / financial controller for a similar sized division. * Experience of implementing and using advanced management information / ERP systems and producing detailed KPI reporting for stakeholders (ideally with the Navision system). * Experience of managing complex supply chains, a diverse distribution network and optimising significant inventory levels. * Emerging market and especially East African experience would be an advantage.
Use the link below to Apply for the job:
http://ananzi.careerjunction.co.za/car/job/appfrm.asp?p=31&adno=1221300
Apply online before 03/04/2011.
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