SENIOR FINANCIAL MANAGER | NEO PAINTS

Number of Position: 1

Type of Notification: New Position

Job Category: Senior Management

Employment Type:Full time

Employment Status: Permanent

Physical Address: 12 Bell Street, Southern Industrial Area, Windhoek

Posted on: 20-10-2020

Closing Date: 13-11-2020

Email Address: [email protected]

Enquiries: Victor Boshoff

Phone #: 061 384 700

Email Address: [email protected]

 

Opportunity | Duty Description

 

 

NEO PAINTS FACTORY (PTY) LTD, the leading Namibian paint manufacturer of a variety of water and solvent base paint products, has a senior executive employment opportunity available in Windhoek, Namibia. We invite talented, enthusiastic and career driven individuals who wish to build a career for themselves in NEO Paints to apply for the following position:

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
▪ Primarily responsible for managing the Finance and Administration department, overseeing the procurement responsibilities and supporting the manufacturing and sales departments of NEO Paints Factory. 

 

Opportunity | Duty Requirement(s)

 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
▪ Controls General Ledger and Information on accounting software.
▪ Responsible for annual budgets and assisting departments to manage and monitor their budgets.
▪ Preparation and compilation of the annual financial statements including preparation for annual external audits and liaison with the external auditors.
▪ Responsible for pricing reviews and updates and ensuring correct pricing in accounting system.
▪ Responsible for financial data analysis in support of different departments as well as the Managing Director.
▪ Responsible for the tax affairs of the business ensuring compliance with the various taxes.
▪ Maintaining the fixed asset register and ensuring annual property valuations are conducted.
▪ Assistance with payroll related matters including being responsible for management’s monthly payroll and sales commissions.
▪ Managing staff within the Administration and Finance Department, including maintaining and managing working relationships with all members of the management team.
▪ Overseeing the procurement function of the business, specifically for product manufacturing.
▪ Overseeing the treasury function within the business, including working capital, cash management and funding requirements of the business (including capital expenditure budgeting).
▪ Assistance with company secretarial and compliance related matters, including human resources.
A Coat of Excellence
▪ Involvement and assistance with daily operational matters.
▪ Assistance to and working closely with the Managing Director, providing strategic support to the business.
▪ Other ad hoc tasks as required.

 

Added Advantages | Special Requirement(s)

 

QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:
▪ Minimum B. Com/Accounting Degree and/or relevant accounting qualification. Candidate must have completed articles with an audit firm. A qualified chartered accountant (CA) will be an added advantage.
▪ A minimum of 5 years at senior financial management level.
▪ Experience in a manufacturing environment will be an added advantage.
▪ Exceptional analytical skills with excellent Microsoft Excel skills.
▪ Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Power Point, Outlook. Microsoft Navision experience will be to the candidate’s advantage including a good understanding of payroll vis-à-vis VIP.
▪ Strong leadership skills and personal motivation to grow is essential.
▪ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
▪ Results driven individual and disciplined.
▪ Must be able and willing to travel.
▪ Must be a Namibian citizen.