Overview
The role is within an established automotive manufacturer, based at one of their manufacturing plants. The focus of the role is to compile and provide accurate and timeous financial information to Plant Management in order to make informed business decisions. The position reports to the Plant Manager.
Minimum requirements
- Grade 12
- National Diploma or Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Accounting or similar (essential)
- Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting), CA(SA) or CIMA (advantageous)
- 5+ years’ experience in a similar role.
Responsibilities
Financial Strategy : General Financial Management
Provide financial analysis and support to management and all operational areas of the businessMonitor and support debtors and creditorsMaintenance of the fixed asset registerControl intercompany balancingReview weekly payrollReview and action financial variances (Budget / Forecast)Review and action Balance Sheet Account variancesEnsure compliance with IFRSMaintain the plant CAPEX & Tooling ReportsGenerate information and reports for internal and external useInternal Control
Comply with Internal ControlsMaintain and Review the Risk RegisterBudgets / Forecasts
Participate in the budget / forecast processPrepare budgets and forecasts for plantsPrepare plant P / L and balance sheet forecastsFinancial Reporting : Financial Pack
Prepare financial reports and returns (Monthly BU / Plant Financial Pack)Flash Results
Compile the BU / Plant Flash Results and analyse variancesWeekly Sales Report
Compile and review Weekly Sales ReportsGeneral Ledger
Prepare Provisions and AccrualsCompile Royalties schedule for month end processingPrepare general ledger journalsCompile general ledger reconciliationsCAPEX, Tooling & Fixed Assets
Prepare & maintain a CAPEX and Tooling register tracking actual spend against approved spend, planning future profitability & cash flows of the projects.Prepare CAPEX requisitions with all relevant information regarding the CAPEX project.Support useful life and residual value of Fixed Assets analysisMaintain the BU / Plant Tooling ReportsAudits and Year-end Processes
Prepare and plan Year-end Statutory Audit (external and internal) in line with the consolidated Audit planPrepare and arrange royalty auditsCosting
Calculate landed cost on all import shipmentsPrepare / Review DA 190 (Declaration of Imported Components and Raw Materials)Investigate Purchase Price Variances (PPV)Generate variance report of Actuals to budgeted informationStock Control
Compile daily stock holding reportOversee Stock TakesAssist with investigating stock count variancesOverall responsibility for stockCash Management
Oversee cash management function of the plantMonitor daily cash positions and cash flows to ensure settlement and maximise performanceManage cash flow and working capital for the plantForex
Review Forex ForecastsPlant FEC contracts based on AP requirementsContinuous Improvement
Identify improvement opportunities and make recommendations for improvementsParticipate in Continuous Improvement initiativesReporting
Prepare financial reports and returnsGenerate information and reports for internal and external usePeople Management
Ensure an enabling climate / culture.Ensure a safe, secure and legal working environment.Manage individual, team and departmental performance to achieve organisational objectives.Determine the training needs of the Department.Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levelsEnsure discipline is maintained in department (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)Resolve grievances and disputesSHE
Identify potential hazards and critical safety issues in the workplaceAddress workplace hazards and risksWork safely and use safety equipment#J-18808-Ljbffr