Hirecrest Consulting Services LLP is seeking the services of qualified, hardworking and experienced individuals for the position of a Financial Controller. The Finance Controller will lead the accounts and finance function for the manufacturing business, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, statutory and internal compliance, robust financial controls, effective working capital management, and strong business partnering with plant and business unit stakeholders to protect margins and drive profitability. The following are the responsibilities and qualifications for the position;
Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Finance
· Lead AP, AR, GL, FAR and related activities.
· Ensure compliance with local laws & IFRS.
· Month-end closure, reconciliations, stock entries, provisions, etc. within timelines.
· Drive working capital optimisation.
· Manage ageing of debtors and inventory. Creditors and mitigate risks.
· Ensure accurate fixed asset accounting and FAR maintenance.
Compliance & Controls
· Ensure statutory compliance (Excise, VAT, Income Tax, etc.).
· Ensure internal audit compliance.
· Adherence to internal controls and processes.
· Oversee stock and fixed asset verification.
Business Partnering
· Work with BUMS and key stakeholders.
· Support optimal MRP.
· Guide working capital norms and flag abnormalities.
· Take corrective action on NMI/SMI/bad debts etc.
· Guide on RM price movements & support pricing decisions.
· Protect business margins and bottom line.
MIS & Budgeting
· Deliver on-time MIS with variance analysis.
· Provide rolling forecasts monthly.
· Lead annual budgeting process.
· Consolidate MIS & management reports.
· Develop business KPIs & trackers.
· Working knowledge of BOM, wastages & material accounting in a manufacturing ERP environment.
Key Competencies
· Strong analytical & problem-solving skills.
· Understanding of manufacturing cost structures and controls.
· Excellent stakeholder management & business partnering skills.
· Strong leadership and team management capability.
· High integrity and ownership in financial governance and compliance.
Qualifications
· CA or CMA (Qualified).
Experience
· 7-10 years post-qualification experience, preferably in manufacturing.
· Working knowledge of IFRS and the impact of exchange rate volatility.
· African market experience is desirable (but not mandatory).
IT Skills
· SAP/ERP systems
· MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
· Effective use of finance & reporting tools.