Head of Commercial Finance

**Western Cape**, Klapmuts**

One of the oldest farms in the Cape Winelands area is looking to employ a Head of Commercial Finance with a CA or CIMA qualification to manage their finance team.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Permanent

SECTOR : FMCG

BASIC SALARY : Market Related

START DATE : A.S.A.P / Immediate

**DUTIES**:

- Manage the operating finance function across the business.
- Manage the finance team
- Formulate and implement the long-term financial strategy of the business
- Oversee financial reporting, including management accounts, annual accounts, weekly sales and cost and stock reporting.
- Annual business planning and performance monitoring
- Working closely with business units to improve performance, including improving sales and margin, identifying cost control opportunities and eliminating inefficiencies
- Ensure the accuracy of stock across the business.
- Lead the annual accounts and audit process and serve as the key contact with external auditors
- Implement and enforce robust financial control systems
- Integrate front of house, point of sale, e-commerce, stock and HR systems with financial systems
- Identify, address and monitor any financial risks to the business
- Undertake internal audits on key risk areas across the business and drive improvement
- Ensure that budgets are adhered to
- Oversee company secretarial matters, including board reporting and annual returns

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- CA or CIMA qualification (Essential)
- 6 years’ post-article experience
- Advanced Excel skills
- Afrikaans home language and English
- Commercial knowledge and skills
- Familiar with the latest IFRS knowledge
- Experience in an FMCG or manufacturing environment
- Experience in financial accounting and monthly management reporting
- Excellent numeric, analytical and statistical competencies
- Must have strong business administration skills

**CLOSING DATE**:

- 13 August 2023
- For more information please contact:
**Lisa Snyman