Role Summary<\/p>\n
\tTo provide financial and operational analysis to FD and Exco, as well as to ensure optimised reporting to all stakeholders, payment to suppliers, collection of cash and internal controls surrounding these.<\/p>\n
Role Responsibilities<\/p>\n
Financial Management \u2013 Local\/Exports<\/p>\n
\tEnsure the timely, accurate monthly delivery of results, management information and financial reporting packs.
\n\tReview of regional, head office & company balance sheet reconciliations and sign off the numbers.
\n\tDebtor management review and overview.
\n\tMonitor and review the results of quarterly stock counts.
\n\tEnsure all Stock adjustments are authorised and accurate.
\n\tEnsure the correct recording and protection of all assets of the Company.
\n\tWeekly review of the debtor department\u2019s KPI\u2019s, reports and corrective actions.
\n\tEnsure that creditors are recorded correctly and paid timeously.
\n\tWeekly review and implementation of accounts payable KPI\u2019s and reports.
\n\tReview the calculation of under recovery and recording of purchase price variances for the Company and incorporate into the accounts.
\n\tMaking recommendations w.r.t monthly results in respect of IFRS
\n\tEnsure intercompany accounts reconcile and all differences are resolved in a timely manner.
\n\tEnsure Associate entities are correctly accounted for in Group reports and the AFS.
\n\tEnsure correct accounting treatment of FEC\u2019s.
\n\tReview and authorisation of all manual journal entries.
\n\tReview and authorisation of all balance sheet reconciliations.
\n\tReview and approval of Foreign exchange rates.
\n\tCalculation of Inventory provision
\n\tReview of open purchase orders
\n\tReview of Intangible assets capitalized
\n\tReview of Leases ensuring correct classification and accounting treatment
\n\tReview of changes to chart of accounts
\n\tReview of Fixed Assets to ensure correct classification and valuation<\/p>\n
Operation Function<\/p>\n
\tAttend and advise monthly Forecast and demand review meeting, reviewing and calculating financial consequences of the operational issues.
\n\tParticipate in weekly Global controllers\u2019 calls.
\n\tCo-ordinate and participate in monthly Credit management meetings.
\n\tCo-ordinate and participate in monthly Quarantine stock meetings.
\n\tCo-ordinate and participate in quarterly Tax compliance meetings.
\n\tCo-ordinate and participate in quarterly Legal compliance meetings.<\/p>\n
Templates for meetings<\/p>\n
\tCompile Quarantine stock template Review and analyse any financial templates that are used by the business.<\/p>\n
Project Management<\/p>\n
\tCarry out adhoc projects for FD including minority valuations etc, participate in negotiations with minority acquisitions including business case
\n\tCarry out ad hoc financial accounting projects eg. SAP ERP system<\/p>\n
Strategic<\/p>\n
\tContribute strategic financial expertise and information that ensures FD is able to take sound and informed decisions
\n\tAll local and asset insurance negotiations and cover for Arysta SA
\n\tPlanning and negotiation of cash loans in SA and overdrafts with banks and Japan subject to global authorisation table.
\n\tPlanning of external audit, hard-close and annual audit with auditors<\/p>\n
Enterprise Risk management<\/p>\n
\tInvolvement in planning of three yearly internal audit and designing and improving on weaknesses of controls from a financial perspective.
\n\tCo-ordinate and with the Internal audit function and ensure compliance with internal audit requirements.<\/p>\n
Treasury Control<\/p>\n
\tEnsuring that cash is managed in accordance with business requirements and cash forecast.
\n\tBank liaison and negations in rates and facilities
\n\tCreate Guidelines for statutory payments.
\n\tReview and analyse, working capital improvement identification opportunities.
\n\tReview and implement hedging options to mitigate foreign currency exposure(FEC\u2019s)
\n\tEnsure compliance with Treasury.<\/p>\n
Statutory and Audit<\/p>\n
\tEnsure that statutory statements are completed and compiled and audited.
\n\tMonitor and manage the different audits, interim, annual audit and internal, ensuring sign off financials by auditors 6 months after year end.
\n\tEnsure timeous submission of all statutory returns required by the Companies Act.<\/p>\n
Tax<\/p>\n
\tReview of all tax calculations for UPL Group companies.
\n\tEnsure accurate and timeous completion of all SARS templates\/returns.
\n\tEnsure adequate tax planning and optimisation procedures are followed. (Transfer pricing policy\/R&D allowances)<\/p>\n
Insurance<\/p>\n
\tManage all Insurance claims together with the Legal department.
\n\tEnsure all claims are dealt with timeously and efficiently.
\n\tReview Insurance policies to ensure adequate asset\/risk coverage.
\n\tLiaise with UPL Corp Insurance teams.<\/p>\n
Manage People<\/p>\n
\tEnsure the Finance Department is fully staffed with appropriately experienced employees.
\n\tTrain and develop employees based on identified training needs in accordance with the Workplace Skills Plan.
\n\tEnsure Performance Appraisals are conducted as per Company Policy.
\n\tEnsure general discipline in the department and ensure corrective action is taken on all misconduct incidents.
\n\tAdhere to all HR policies, procedures and requirements to ensure sound people practices.
\n\t\u00a0Management of external stakeholder requirements<\/p>\n
Financial Accountability<\/p>\n
\tCAPEX, loans, write offs, insurance claims, budget adjustments, petty cash, disposal of company assets.<\/p>\n
Internal Stakeholders<\/p>\n
\tCommercial department
\n\tSupply Chain Division?
\n\tLogistics
\n\tFinancial departments of affiliates e.g. France, Japan, North America, Brazil
\n\tIT department<\/p>\n
External Interactions<\/p>\n
\tSuppliers
\n\tForeign and Local Creditors
\n\tBanking Institutions
\n\tExternal and Internal Auditors
\n\tCommercial Distributors<\/p>\n
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required<\/p>\n
Technical Requirements:<\/p>\n
\tBCom Acounting degree or similar , CA (SA) \/ or CIMA qualified
\n\t5 years\u2019 experience in chemical or similar industry
\n\tAnalyst Experience in manufacturing environment
\n\tStandard financial costing experience
\n\tStaff management experience preferable
\n\tERP system experience
\n\tSAP and BI reporting
\n\tAnalytical Skills
\n\tInterpersonal skills
\n\tLateral thinking skills<\/p>\n
Behavioural Requirements<\/p>\n
\tDecision Making
\n\tAccountability
\n\tCommunication
\n\tPatient
\n\tLevel headed
\n\tTarget driven
\n\tFlexible
\n\tStress tolerant<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.upl-ltd.com ) or<\/p>\n
careers.upl-ltd.com<\/p>\n
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