Summary

Responsibilities

• Provide value-adding financial insights to support business decision-making.
• Support commercial decisions, pricing models, and profitability analysis (including Trade Marketing).
• Partner with operations teams to monitor cost efficiency, identify savings opportunities.
• Coordinate and control the preparation of annual business plans and financial budgets.
• Perform regular variance analysis and reconciliations against prior year, budget, and rolling forecasts.
• Oversee liquidity planning, cashflow forecasting, working capital management, and treasury activities.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting, planning, and analysis processes.
• Provide financial support for strategic initiatives such as capital investments, product launches, and expansion projects.

Accounting & Compliance

• Maintain and ensure accuracy and completeness of the General Ledger.
• Oversee and manage month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring compliance with Group deadlines.
• Support interim and statutory audits, ensuring compliance with IFRS and regulatory requirements.
• Manage tax compliance, including VAT, WHT, and statutory filings, while advising on tax implications and optimization strategies.
• Prepare and submit draft returns for review and approval.
• Provide guidance on transfer pricing implications as part of the Group.

Manufacturing Finance & Cost Control

• Collaborate with the warehouse team on semi-annual stock counts and ensure accurate inventory r
• Oversee product costing, margin analysis, and inventory valuation.
• Drive cost control initiatives and provide financial analysis to optimize efficiency and profitability.
• Advise on tax implications of new business initiatives, including regional expansion.

Business Partnering

• Partner with Plant Management and Operations teams to link financial outcomes to operational performance.
• Translate financial data into business insights that drive informed decision-making.

Reporting & Insights

• Prepare and present MIS and financial reports, delivering actionable insights to management.
• Deliver accurate and timely financial insights to Group and local leadership.

Team Supervision & Collaboration

• Supervise and develop the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable teams.
• Coordinate closely with other departments to ensure alignment on financial processes and business objectives.
• Foster collaboration across functions to strengthen financial governance, cost efficiency, and
• Support the professional development of junior finance team members.

Education and Qualifications

Requirements

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