Transactional accounting manager job at fmcg - apply now

FMCG, manufacturing, conglomerates, Big 4 consulting, companies every day worldwide gain more popularity. FMCG - Fast Moving Consumer Goods and is a general name for consumer goods which includes diversity of products of light and food manufacturing industries.

Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) are products that are sold quickly and at relatively low cost. Examples include non-durable goods such as packaged foods, beverages, toiletries, over-the-counter drugs and many other consumables.

We need need top talents with 7 - 10 years experience for the following Manager level vacancies:

Job Title / Position: Manager - Transactional Accounting
Department: Finance
Reports To: Senior General Manager - Finance
Direct Reports / Subordinates: 4/5
Job Grade Level: 11/12/13

Job Summary

• Reporting to the GM Finance, the Manager-Accounting Accounting will lead the processing, posting and payment of internal and external vendor invoices and fund requests. They will take a closer look at detail, appreciate and ensure a structured and disciplined method and approach as well and require continuous improvement.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the processing of payments, fund transfers and journal postings of internal and external vendor invoices
• Oversee the function for payment categorization and transactions into Capex and Opex, and ensure accurate reporting in the financial systems, including correct treatment of VAT, WHT and other applicable taxes
• Drive the improvement of departmental performance by evaluating processes to drive efficiently in various transactions and payment process metrics
• Supporting the Reporting and Control functions with in-depth transactional analysis
• Prepare presentations to Functional Heads and Senior Management Team
• Manage the delivery of ad hoc projects impacting transaction and payment process enhancements
• Liaison with internal and external auditors and provide relevant information when required
• Timely preparation and ownership of reporting, consolidation and forecasting preparation processes

Key Requirements
Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accoundting or business related courses
• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, ICAN)
• 7+ years' experience in finance with a focus in finance operations for manufacturing organizations. Gold Cement FMCG Sectors will be an advantage
• 3 years progressive supervisory / leadership experience
• Understands IFRS and public company regulatory reporting / filing requirements

Skills and Competencies

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong stakeholder commitment, influence and negotiation skills
• Exceptional project management skills
• Business acumen - shows understanding of issues relevant to the broad organization and business; keeps the knowledge up to date and uses cross-functional knowledge
• Exposure and knowledge of ERP applications. Experience with SAP will be very advantageous.

How to Apply 

Qualified Candidates should send your CV as an email attachment using the JOB name as email subject to: Recruitment@raldsandagate.com
Multiple applications will be disqualified.