Reporting to: Director
Job Purpose
To oversee all financial operations, ensure accurate reporting to the Trial Balance level, and drive improvements in production and stock reporting systems. The role demands a hands-on approach to understand the meat processing operations while supervising key team members to support the company's growth and profitability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise the Accountant, Debtors Clerk, and Admin Clerk, including performance management, task delegation, and professional development.
- Manage weekly reconciliations for bank accounts, debtors, and stock.
- Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports, highlighting key metrics on profitability, cash flow, and operational efficiency.
- Improve reporting systems for production and stock management.
- Actively engage in hands-on learning of meat processing intricacies, including plant floor observation, process mapping, and collaboration with operations teams to integrate financial insights into daily activities.
- Oversee cost control, identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with financial legislation, internal controls, and risk management, including audit preparation.
- Support strategic decision-making by analysing financial data related to markets, pricing, and supply chain efficiency.