Group Financial Manager – Namib Mills (Pty) Ltd 467 views

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Group Financial Manager is responsible for the financial well-being of the Namib Mills Investment Group. Develop strategies and plans for the Group’s long-term financial objectives, produce financial reports and direct investment activities.

KEY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and review financial statements, business activity reports and financial forecasts.
• Manage employees who are responsible for financial reporting and budgeting.
• Provide leadership, direction, management and accountability of the finance and accounting team
• Periodically review the Group’s financial reports and identify opportunities for cost reduction
• Analyse data and advise Senior Management on how to maximise profits.
• Advise on long-term business and financial planning.
• Analyse market trends and identify opportunities for growth/expansion.
• Oversee the Group’s investments.
• Oversee operations in the Finance Department to set goals and objectives throughout the year to ensure the Group’s goals are met.
• Development of financial models for the Group.
• Ensure the Group meets all its statutory and compliance obligations, including statutory accounting and tax issues.
• Ensuring the Group has the optimal funding structure tailored to the business requirements.
• Working capital management of the Group.
• Identify innovative solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations and manage the development and implementation thereof

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) with registration with Institute of Chartered Accountants in Namibia (ICAN) or other relevant CA body or a CIMA qualification.
• Five (5) or more years’ experience in a management role within the finance field.
• Must have demonstrated ability to lead a team of 15 or more.
• Good communication skills and ability to work well with people with and without financial/accounting backgrounds.
• Experience in project management.
• Knowledge and understanding of the industry’s regulations and best practices.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Critical-thinker and problem-solver.
• Personal integrity: ability to keep client and company confidences.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with advanced skills in Excel.
• Namibian citizen or eligible to apply for Namibian citizenship.
• Fluent in English.
• Valid Driver’s license.