Group Financial Manager

at Job Crystal
Location Durban, South Africa
Date Posted December 5, 2022
Category Finance
Job Type Full-time
Currency ZAR

Description

A leading importer and supplier of fresh, frozen, and FMCG products into the hospitality and retail marketplace is looking for an experienced, knowledgeable, and driven Group Financial Manager to join our business based in Seychelles. The principle business is that of importing and distributing food and FMCG Products to the tourism and retail sectors, but we have a broad footprint in Seychelles with a variety of products and services being provided across several business sectors.

We are looking for a dynamic professional to join and lead our team of 10 dedicated individuals based in Seychelles and three individuals based in South Africa. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in warehousing and distribution, preferably in a retail or HORECA sales environment.

This position is based in Seychelles and reports to the Seychelles General Manager with a dotted line reporting to the Financial Director.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Strategic financial analyses and guidance for a group of five companies
  • Oversee the Financial Accounting and Reporting function
  • Manage and control working capital
  • Participate in new Commercial projects
  • Ensure all statutory and compliance requirements are met

Desired Experience & Qualification

Qualifications and experience:

  • Professional Accounting designation, preferably a Chartered Accountant
  • At least 15 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a senior role
  • In depth understanding of stock management and costing
  • In depth understanding of Accounting systems and internal controls
  • Experience working with Syspro and Quickbooks

 

Skills:

  • Exceptional Accounting skills
  • Excellent Excel skills
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Good command of the English language

 

Characteristics:

  • Strong Financial leader
  • Commercial and operational minded
  • Tolerant
  • Firm but fair
  • Team Player
  • Positive
  • Attention to detail
  • Analytical
  • Resilient
  • Astute
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