Overview
To ensure the efficient functioning of the accounting and supply chain departments with regards the following functions : Effective stock management, accruals and variance analysis; Manage all Admin Procedures at Ports, Maputo, Beira Chimoio and Macia Warehouses; Goods in transit for all Supply Chain Depots and Ports; All accounting related transactions e.g. demurrage costs, pricing modules & expense management. The role will be responsible for providing the business with timely and accurate managerial and financial information. The scope of the role includes reporting on weekly and monthly management reports, ensuring that all financial and managerial controls are in place, completing monthly forecasts and detailed action plans to reach set targets on income, expense and working capital ratios and analysing trends. All activities, roles and responsibilities are aligned to the world class manufacturing and supply chain philosophy, principles and practices.
Qualifications
- B.Com degree or equivalent
- Registered by OCAM will be an advantage
Experience
6 - 10 Years’ Experience in Supply Chain in a Finance Function3 Years Management ExperienceDuties
Perform financial functions for the department which include financial reporting, payment allocations, budgeting, expense analysis, cash flow forecasting, invoice generationOverseeing of purchase order process on FOS and management of stock (receipts and dispatches) in supply chain warehouses, including GITMaintain an import schedule on FOS and overseeing filing system of all import documentsResolution of any admin & financial related queries with suppliersPeriodic involvement in physical stock counts and providing support to all corporate & supply chain managed sites to ensure that transactions are captured correctlyMaintain relevant records within the department & assist in providing audit samples during internal / external auditsKeep abreast of supply chain related regulations, legislation and trends (global and national) and ensure that the department’s procedures are addressing these requirementsManagement of Usage Variance in ProductionResponsible for accurate cash flow forecastingSupply chain finance optimisation and monitoringDemurrage, port and GRNI monitoringTake ownership of the balance sheet, P&L and all technical accounting dutiesReview any query raised by Mozambique tax authoritiesAnalyse current and past financial data and performance to provide relevant insightsEnsure timely monthly Finance reportingEnsure strict application of Finance procedures, including contract management integrityPrepare accurate and useful consolidated financial informationExplore investments opportunities, through extensive financial modelling and forecastingEstablish and evaluate profit plans, including business plans & budgetsCapex montoringIdentify trends in financial performance and provide recommendations for improvement of systemic and / or end-to-end supply chain performance (including review of quality of KPIs to ensure alignment of overall supply chain delivery & working capital objectives)Identify key risks withing the supply chain / group and prepare risk profile matrix with proposed solutions to minimise exposureJob Competencies
Systems : MS Office, ERP System in a manufacturing environmentAdvantageous : QAD, Qlikview, TM1, FOS (Fertilizer Operating System) (in-house)Local and foreign exchange and commodity marketsTreasury and Financial Accounting systemsGlobal politics and the impacts on exchange ratesFoundations in Supply Chain Management and ExcellenceAttention to detailIntegrity and trustInitiativeAssertiveDecision makingAbility to communicate and negotiatePositiveParticipative self-confident with a high level of energy and paceResults oriented – meets objectives and standards – has a sense of urgency.Ability to identify critical concerns and prioritize.Ability to work independently and as part of a teamAbility to work with people at all levels (both internal and external)Smoothly handles multiple demands, shifting priorities and rapid change – ability to prioritizeExcellent organization, time management and follow-up skillsDisplays pro-activity and persistenceWork standardsReliabilityMotivation of self and othersAdaptabilitySystemic Problem-solvingPlanning and organizationStress toleranceBuilding relationships & excellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent administration and organizational skillsExcellent interpersonal skillsAnalytical and innovative; seeks out fresh ideas from a variety of sourcesExcellent eye for detail – precise analysis of figures (analytical and numerical skills)Fast and accurate data entryCan identify potential problems and opportunities both in the short and long termCoaching and MentoringFacilitation / MeetingsProject ManagementContract ManagementResearchingEffective Change ManagementConflict ManagementProduct KnowledgeRoot-cause analysisExcellent Customer ServiceCommercial negotiationEconomic analysisFinancial modelling skillsRisk management works with others towards shared goals – collaborates and shares informationFunctional integrationDrive for ResultsMotivating OthersStrategic AgilityManaging Vision and PurposeMotivating OthersBusiness Acumen