Head of Corporate Finance â FMCG Retail

Head of Corporate Finance â€" FMCG Retail International premium FMCG brand is seeking to employ a Head of Corporate Finance to join their ever growing teamManage the process leading to accurate budgets and forecasts as well as statutory closings. As the custodian of the Internal Control System, implement and assess internal controls across the business and implement finance related corporate governance including the development of financial policies, standards, legislation and regulation. Head of Corporate Finance â FMCG RetailInternational premium FMCG brand is seeking to employ a Head of Corporate Finance to join their ever growing teamManage the process leading to accurate budgets and forecasts as well as statutory closings. As the custodian of the Internal Control System, implement and assess internal controls across the business and implement finance related corporate governance including the development of financial policies, standards, legislation and regulation. Lead the monthly financial close process, including ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded, reviewing journal entries, account balance reconciliations and report preparationPreparation and analysis of monthly management accounts including commentary on, investigation of and communicating variances to relevant internal stakeholdersPartner with control owners to provide guidance around the Internal Control System including assessment of compliance, development and implementation of new controlsSupervise the accounts receivable, accounts payable and financial accounting teams, manage their capacity and workload, set and measure KPIs and provide training and developmentCoordinate and manage all tax return data, information, and submissionsCollaborate with external auditors, tax and other consultants to ensure successful audit results, statutory compliance and preparation of annual financial statementsParticipate in the ongoing development/establishment of accounting policies and procedures and operational strategies including the review and implementation of process and system changes.Continued focus on improving system efficiencies, business practices and actively review and advise on financial/accounting processesCollaborate and coordinate with business units to prepare budgets and forecasts.Prepare, review and processing of monthly payroll including bank payment, regulatory submissions and ERP postingProvide ad hoc analysis and reporting as requested from the CFO Personal CharacteristicsExcellent interpersonal and communication skills â able to influence and communicate clearly at all levels, and across all departmentsSolution-oriented individualProactive attitude and ability to identify project opportunities, propose them and complete themMethodical and structured approach to tasksAble to set priorities and clear targetsAble to grow with the level of responsibilities and with the size and structure of the businessCommitment to ensuring financial integrity, and ability to handle highly confidential information with discretionPassion for leading and developing a high performance team Skills and Competencies requiredCA qualification or equivalent preferred; minimum qualification NQF 7 (Bachelor's degree, Post Graduate Certificate and B-tech)A minimum of 7 years' experience as an auditor or financial accounting manager role (preferably at Big 4)High level of accounting and IFRS knowledgeDemonstrated ability of process improvementsAdvanced SAP knowledge and strong Excel skillsKnowledge of the FMCG industry considered to be a distinctive advantageHighly numerate with excellent analytical skills and attention to detail Please email cv to marlene@servicesolutions.co.za Please note that as per our clientâs operational requirements a clear credit and criminal history applies. The Specific aim of the company is to provide a highly personalised, customer focussed service when it comes to staff recruitment. With a client base ranging from blue-chip corporates through to SMME's, we pride oursleves on achieving this objective through constant monitoring of the market.Our logo - "Linking Potential with Opportunity" sums up the way we go about our business. Assessment of each client needs, coupled with the career aspirations of our candidates allows us to put forward people we believe will add value to the company they join.Mainly specializing in logistics and retail related business, we are also well positioned to handle general placements.We are able to assist our clients with candidates on a temporary contractual basis where necessary.Additional service include access to verification services.Positions are advertised on the most relevent media, where there is highest exposure to quality job seekers.Strict screening results in a database of candidates who are checked. Our guarantees are designed to provide peace of mind in a way that ensures the responsibility for filling a position is our prime concern throughout.SERVICE SOLUTIONS HAS BEEN RATED A LEVEL FOUR CONTRIBUTOR TO BROADBASED ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT - 100% BEE PROCUREMENT RECOGNITION LEVEL

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