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PURPOSE OF POSITION:

To provide strategic decision support to management by providing timely and accurate insight, to add value towards key decisions within the organisation. Additionally, the incumbent is responsible for the leadership of the management accounting function in the organisation with the ultimate goal of enabling business to increase market share, maximize profitability for the attainment of short to medium term sustainability.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Bachelor’s Degree in Management Accounting or Financial Accounting

3-5 years’ relevant management accounting experience in a corporate environment

Advantageous:

CIMA holder or CIMA strategic level.

Knowledge of the in-trade business environment.

Knowledge of customers, their needs and aims.

Understand competitor SWOT analysis.

Understand the role the distributor plays in the supply chain and the dynamics of the channel segmentations.

Business project management skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage Financial Information Reporting –

Prepare monthly COGS reports as input to the final management accounting pack.

Identify and Monitor external business risks and opportunities

Compile monthly management reporting with accurate and valid commentary on company performance.

Plan and Process Interim and Annual Budgets -

Perform Budgetary SAP functions: cost centres, cycles, product costing maintenance, activity rates, copying etc.

Product Profitability Analysis (MSCI) –

Compile and distribute brand profitability reports/ contribution reports.

Process of Cost Control within the Business Units –

Manage, monitor and influence the process of cost control for the entire business, by guiding and advising Cost Centre controllers on new budgeting techniques, efficient planning and cost control.

Report and advice on all major discrepancies (over and under-spending) requiring attention, and their impact on the financial performance of the company.

Manage, Control and Maintain Product and Project Costing –

Manage, cost and compile financial feasibility studies for new products and projects being researched and tested.

Monitor production order variances, compare planned versus actual costs and advise production to correct variances. Monitor the valuation of all types of inventory and advise Production according to the Inventory Valuation Policy when and where applicable.

Applies Strategic Cost Management techniques and methods to manage costs across the organization. Leads and supports the financial planning, analysis and budgeting process for high investment projects of up to 1 year.

Keep abreast of project expenditure to ensure profitable and/or cost controlled projects, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

Manage Month-End Procedure –

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

Supervise the Namibia Dairies Management Accounting Department –

Plan, organise and lead the department by identifying priority action areas from the Namibia Dairies strategic and business plans and develops an annual departmental strategic plan with clear objectives, ensuring key focus areas are executed and implemented.

Enabling the Creation of Sustainable Value In Accordance With Mission and Vision Statements –

Implement industry Best Practices in Strategy Formulation.                       

Researches, evaluates, and communicates supporting information for the determination of Key Success Factors (KSFs) for sustainable revenue generation.

Alignment of the Organization’s Resources and Success Factors To Build A Sustainable Organization –

Engages cross functionally with relevant stakeholders on strategic plans and coinciding budgets.

Analyse the high level strategy in order to cascade the strategic objectives into operational objectives and budget for own department.

Capital Project Validation –

Responsible for the application of capital budgeting, NPV, IRR, buy versus lease.

Critiques capital project plans based on accepted financial practices.

 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: 4866