HEAD: COST & GOVERNANCE – Bokomo Namibia

CAREER OPPORTUNITY
At Bokomo Namibia, a joint venture between the Frans Indongo Group (Namibia) and PepsiCo Inc, through its (South
African) subsidiary, Pioneer Foods, you get the best of both worlds: an entrepreneur’s mindset plus reach and
resources. Our worldwide network and collaborative culture generates a stream of new opportunities to define the
future and propel your life’s work. Bring your unique perspective. Bring curiosity. Bring ingenuity, and drive. We’ll give
you a platform to be daring.
Head: Cost and Governance
Reporting to the Executive Finance the Head: Cost and Governance will be responsible for maintaining costing
aspects for various operations and manage sound financial principles in regards to legal requirements.

The successful candidate will have:
• Finance acumen and an entrepreneur’s mindset.
• Detailed knowledge of Namibian Laws and regulations
• Broad skills for effectiveness in setting the strategic direction of the organization, planning and prioritizing,
monitoring progress and managing change.
• Establish principles of security, transparency, equity, compliance, reliance and accountability.

Key Responsibilities
The incumbent will be responsible for, but not limited to:
• The development of annual standard costs and periodic reviews to ensure validity and accuracy
• Identify, provide and deliver solutions relating to cost management in order to meet business needs
• The development of operating budgets and forecasts.
• Review and audit Bill of materials.
• Preparing monthly and annual financial reports.
• The reconciliation, preparation and submission of VAT accounts and returns.
• Ensure compliance with tax legislation
• Income tax calculation and submission of returns on ITAS.
• Implement and manage effective legal compliance program.
• Assess Company operations to determine compliance risk.
• Advise management on the Company’s compliance with laws and regulations through detailed reports.
• Maintain and update the Company’s risk register
• Maintain and manage fixed asset register

Qualification and Preferred Traits
The successful candidate will have:
• Degree in Accounting and completed articles.
• Minimum of 8 years’ management experience in Finance
• Proficient in MS office with advanced skills in Excel
• Valid Code B Namibian driver’s license
• SAP experience is SAP Module Material Management and FI
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good organization skills
• Personal resilience, with the ability to self-motivate
• Experience of working to targets and deadlines
• Ability to work under own initiative