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1. Financial Accounting & Reporting (IFRS-Compliant)

• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS.
• Maintain general ledger integrity, including timely posting, reconciliations, and month-end closings.
• Supervise subsidiary ledgers: accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, and inventory.
• Prepare management accounts for business units and present to management and the Board.
• Ensure seamless flow of financial data from operational systems to the accounting system.

2. FMCG-Specific Financial Management

• Monitor gross margins, stock movement, shrinkage, and product profitability across distribution channels.
• Oversee inventory valuation using IFRS-compliant methods.
• Analyze operating costs, sales performance, trade promotions, and distribution expenses.
• Ensure alignment between stock management and financial records; lead periodic stock counts.

3. Cash Flow & Treasury Management

• Manage cash-flow forecasting and monitor daily liquidity.
• Maintain healthy working capital levels while supporting operations.
• Liaise with banks regarding financial services, loan facilities, and treasury activities.

4. Tax Compliance & Statutory Reporting

• Prepare and submit all statutory tax returns.
• Ensure compliance with local tax laws and identify optimization opportunities.
• Respond to tax authority queries and support audits.

5. Budgeting & Financial Planning

• Lead annual budgeting and financial forecasting processes.
• Monitor variances and provide actionable insights on trading performance, costs, and capital expenditure.
• Support strategic financial planning initiatives.

6. Internal Controls & Risk Management

• Strengthen controls across finance, procurement, logistics, and inventory management.
• Ensure segregation of duties and adherence to company policies.
• Identify control gaps and recommend corrective actions.

7. Audit Coordination

• Liaise with internal and external auditors.
• Prepare audit schedules, respond to queries, and implement recommendations.

8. Stakeholder Management

• Maintain relationships with auditors, banks, tax authorities, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Collaborate with Group Finance to standardize practices.

9. Team Leadership & Development

• Supervise, mentor, and support professional development of accounting staff.
• Oversee execution of duties to ensure departmental efficiency.

10. Operational Support

• Support stock reconciliations, stock counts, and resolve variances.
• Coordinate finance activities in alignment with operations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reports
• Cash flow and working capital management
• Audit results and compliance performance
• Budget variance monitoring
• Stock accuracy and shrinkage levels
• Staff development and team performance