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Purpose of the Position

The Financial Manager will be responsible for the overall management of the Finance Department and will play a key role in planning and executing the strategic financial management of the business.

The incumbent will support sound decision-making by ensuring best financial operating practices are implemented and maintained to enable sustainable and profitable business performance.

Qualifications & Experience 

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA)
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in a Financial Management position
• Strong financial accounting background
• Sound knowledge of internal financial controls
• Experience within an FMCG environment will be advantageous

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management

• Oversee various financial functions by reviewing financial information received from business units and incorporating this into meaningful management reports to support effective decision-making.
• Prepare, manage, review and execute timely and accurate monthly consolidated financial results and Business Performance Review reports.
• Manage, review and execute month-end management accounts.
• Plan and coordinate all external and internal audit processes.

Cost Control Management

• Review, manage, monitor and influence the process of cost control for the entire business.
• Guide and advise Cost Centre Controllers on budgeting techniques, efficient planning and effective cost control measures.

Product and Project Costing

• Manage, control and maintain product and project costing structures.
• Compile financial feasibility studies for new products and projects under development.
• Accountable for the high-level monitoring of project performance and expenditure.

Business Performance Monitoring

• Develop and maintain financial dashboards.
• Measure business performance against Key Performance Indicators on a monthly basis.

Month-End Management

• Oversee that the SAP Controlling month-end procedure is executed timely and accurately within agreed timelines.

Capital Project Valuation

• Prepare and assist with the application of capital budgeting methodologies, including NPV, IRR and buy-versus-lease analyses.
• Critique capital project plans based on accepted financial practices.

Enable Financial Resources

• Develop, improve and implement financial controls across the business.
• Monitor financial control systems on a regular basis and ensure compliance with established financial policies and procedures.

Departmental Management

• Manage the Finance Department by planning.

Closing Date: 09 March 2026

 O&L - a Great Place to Work.

Applicants meeting our requirements are invited to apply. O&L Group of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    "This position is subject to a pre-employment screening and vetting process, and by applying for this position, applicants acknowledge that they are aware that the Company reserves the right to carry out screening and pre-employment vetting for all shortlisted applicants. Certificate of Conduct issued by the Namibian Police (not older than 6 months) may be required from all shortlisted applicants."

Requisition ID: 5513