Financial Manager

SUMMARY:
Manage and coordinate all activities associated with the general ledger and the company’s payment process to provide frequent financial statements for different purposes ensuring compliance with laws, rules and regulations and corporate/regional guidance, policies and procedures.

POSITION INFO:
Accounting and Financial Reporting \/ Tax: Manages all accounting activities for SI-SA associated with general ledger and financial and operating reports in line with corporate\/regional guidance, policies and procedures to prepare accurate and timely financial statement for statutory, tax, consolidation and management reporting purposes enabling effective and efficient financial planning. Develop, maintain and oversee Internal Control processes designed to ensure compliance and prevent fraud. Prepares and maintains all official documents to fulfill statutory requirements and company guidelines including documentation pertaining to shareholders and Board. Manages all activities surrounding tax planning, computation and settlement ensuring compliance and timely tax declaration\/settlement maximizing after-tax profits and cash flows (VAT, withholding tax, Income tax, others). Leads and develops local Finance Organization to provide effective and efficient Finance support. Oversees preparation of rolling forecast and monthly reporting compared to forecast. Manages the SI-SA Finance Team in terms of the People Management Process, Training and Development, Discipline and Safety. Business Finance Business Partner for local manufacturing operations providing financial advice on business projects and transactions (e.g. investments, contracts, pricing) to support business decisions and to trigger corrective actions. Operates efficient local structures in line with corporate\/regional guidance to enable effective product costing information for decision making. Oversees cost analysis and product costing systems. Assists with acquisition, contract and financial business review. Administers monthly salaries payroll in line with local legislation. Co-ordinates external IT function to ensure that systems are in line with corporate policies and support local business operations. Supports Behavioural Based Safety initiative to improve safety performance on site Treasury \/ Insurance Operates efficient and effective payment processes in line with regional guidance. Administration of company's credit control process to continuously improve overdues in close cooperation with the Sales and Finance team Establishes and oversees insurance policies supplementary to global policies to minimize operational risk in line with company's guidelines and guidance Operates intercompany transfer prices\/charges compliant with local rules and regulations adhering to company guidelines Liaises with external investment partners to ensure the effective administration and investment of umbrella funds for retirement, risk and medical aid purposes Education and Experience: Qualified (chartered) Accountant Minimum 5 year experience in local tax matters Advanced experiences with integrated ERP systems Minimum 3 year experience in international (multinational) business environment Working knowledge of WAN and LAN VIP (payroll package) experience Language Skills: English fluent verbal and written \/ German advantageous .