Job Purpose 

The Finance Controller will lead the accounts and finance function for the manufacturing business, eiisuring accurate and timely financial rcpoñing. statutory and intcmal compliance, robust financial controls, effective working capital management, and strong business partnering wiUi plant and business unit stakeholders to protect margins and drive profitability.

Key Responsbilities

Accounting & Finance

• Lead the accounts and finance function, covering all core processes including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger (GL), Fixed Asset Register (FAR), and related activities.
•  Ensure compliance with local laws and lFRS across all accounting processes.
•  Perfonn month-end financial closure activities - reconciliations, stock entries, provisions, etc - within strict timelincs and wilb a high degree of accuracy.
•  Drive working capital op1imisation across the business.
•  Maintain control over ageing of Debtors, Inventory, Creditors, etc., and guide the business in mitigating potential risks.
• Ensure prompt and accurate fixed asset accounling and l'AR mnintrnonce.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure limely and accurate s1ntutory compliance, including Excise, VAT, focome Tax, and other opplicnblc regulations.

• Ensure internal audit compliance.

• Ensure adherence to all internal controls and processes.

• Oversee st0ck and fixed asset verification.

MIS & Budgeting

• Deliver on-time and accurate MIS with variance analysis.

• Provide rolling forecasts on a monthly basis.

• Lead the annual budgeting process.

• Consolidate MIS and management reports.

• Develop business KPis and perfonnance trackers.

• Apply working knowledge ofBOM, wastages, and material accounting within a manufacturing ERP environment.

Business Partnering

• Work closely with Business Unit Managers (BUMs) and other key stakeholders.

• Support the business in achieving optimum Material Requirement Planning (MRP).

• Guide the business on working capital norms and flag any potential abnormalities.

• Proactively take corrective action to mitigate risks relating to NMI/SMl/bad debts, etc.

• Guide the business on raw material (RM) price movements and support pricing decisions.

• Protect business margins and the bottom line.

KEY COI\IPETENCIES • Strong analytical and problem-solving ability with high attention to detail. • Sound understanding of manufacturing cost structures and controls. • Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering skills. • Strong leadership and team management capability. • High integrity and ownership in financial governance and compliance.

Qualifications:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or Cost & Managemmt Accountant (CMA).

Experience : 

• 7-10 years of relevant post-qualification experience, preferably within manufacturing industries.
• Working knowledge of IFRS and the impact of exchange rate volatility on the business.
• Experience working in an African market is desirable but not mandatory.

IT Skills : 

• SAP / ERP systems
• MS Officc (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Effective utilisation ofAf tools for finance and reporting productivity