We currently have a vacancy for a seasoned Financial Specialist reporting to the Managing Executive. The position will be based at one of our manufacturing operations in Roodepoort, Johannesburg, from where the incumbent will manage the operational finances for one manufacturing operation and a fairly large logistics operation on site, as well as 3 other smaller operations providing sales and distribution services in the regions of Tshwane, Limpopo and Mpumalanga.This Financial Executive with a proactive and analytical approach will be responsible for ensuring accurate accounting of all Company transactions reporting to the Exco on all financial matters overseeing the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements overseeing the management of stock preparing and monitoring the implementation of Company budgets and forecasts attending to and overseeing internal and external audits managing Company asset information ongoing analysis, revision and implementation of financial systems managing foreign currency payments assisting with company costing exercises performing financial analysis and advising management on strategic finances overseeing salaries and wage payroll administration BEE reporting and planning completing and submitting statutory returns and reports, overseeing IT services, Procurement and Estimating managing compliance with legal and other requirements such as ISO, SEDEX, FSC, POPIA, EEA managing cash flow and Balance sheet reconciliations, as well as managing a medium to large financial team of Finance Controllers and Clerical staff.To be considered for the position you should meet at least the following essential criteria:A minimum of a B Com Honours degree or qualified as a Chartered Accountant or similar, together with at least ten years proven experience in managing a Finance Department in a Manufacturing, Sales and Distribution type environment;Experience in the overseeing more than one operational unit (satellite units) as well as experience in Printing and Packaging environments would be advantageous;Proven competence in the handling of all aspects of operational finance with exposure to the consolidation of accounts and the integration of financial systems and operations;A thorough working knowledge of Syspro or similar ERP systems, excellence in Microsoft Office and advanced numeracy and Excel skills;Thorough knowledge of tax legislation and commercial law principles;Experience in product and service costing is essential;Ability to function and interact at Senior Level in the Company;A meticulous work approach with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail;Good report-writing skills;Excellent co-ordination and administrative abilities;Proven ability in the management of staff with good general interactive skills;The ability to work according to strict deadlines on a continuous basis; andStrong financial analytical skills. The position further requires the ability to manage and or handle a variety of tasks at the same time, a good understanding of general financial controls, a pro-active approach to managing and controlling information to meet targeted deadlines.