Apex is a subsidiary business to IOEC (A Durban based Export Company) based in the Seychelles. We are looking for a Group Financial Manger to join and lead our team of 10 dedicated employees based in the Seychelles and 3 employees based in South Africa.
Responsibilities:
Financial Planning and Analysis:
- Develop and implement financial strategies to achieve the company's goals and objectives.
- Prepare and analyse financial reports, budgets, and forecasts to provide insights into the company's financial performance.
Financial Reporting:
- Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements in compliance with the Seychelles and South African accounting standards.
- Provide regular financial updates to the General Manager and Managing Director of Apex.
Budget Management:
- Develop annual budgets in collaboration with department heads and monitor the budgeting performance.
- Identify areas for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
Cash Flow Management:
- Manage and optimize the company's cash flow to meet operational needs.
- Implement effective cash management strategies and ensure liquidity.
- Manage and control working capital.
Risk Management:
- Identify financial risks and implement strategies to mitigate them.
- Monitor compliance within the Seychelles financial regulations and legislation.
Financial Controls:
- Establish and maintain robust financial controls to safeguard company assets.
- Conduct regular internal audits to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
Team Leadership:
- Lead and develop the finance team, providing guidance and mentoring.
- Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement within the finance department.
Ad Hoc Analysis and Projects:
- Undertake special financial analysis projects as required by the executive team.
- Provide financial insights and recommendations for strategic decision-making.
Qualifications and experience
- Professional Accounting designation, preferably a Chartered Accountant
- At least 15 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a senior role
- In depth understanding of stock management and costing
- In depth understanding of Accounting systems and internal controls
- Experience working with Syspro and QuickBooks
Skills:
- Exceptional Accounting skills
- Excellent Excel skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Good command of the English language
Characteristics:
- Strong Financial leader
- Commercial and operational minded
- Tolerant
- Firm but fair
- Team Player
- Positive
- Attention to detail.
- Analytical
- Resilient
- Astute
Package & Remuneration
Salary will be based on previous experience and will be market related.