Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Pecorusti Trading Senior Financial Manager Job in South Africa


Senior Financial Manager - Pecorusti Trading

Artemis Investments is structured as a parent company with various subsidiaries. The subsidiaries are positioned in several countries across the African continent & in the UAE. 

This enables the individual subsidiaries to meet the needs of their clients & customers, reach the full extent of the market segment and optimise growth.

The subsidiaries are based in the following countries:
  • Uganda – Leaf Tobacco & Commodities Uganda (LTCU)
  • Dubai - Vision Tobacco
  • Angola – Barco Trading Angola (BTA)
  • Burundi – Burundi Tobacco Company (BTC)
  • Nigeria – Leaf Tobacco & Commodities Nigeria (LTCN)
  • DRC – Congo Tobacco Company (CTC)
  • Tanzania – Mastermind Tobacco Tanzania (MTT)
  • Uganda/DRC/South Sudan/Angola – Arkan Leaf
This position is based in South Africa

Job Description & Duties
  • In this position, the Sr Manager Finance will be expected to provide financial leadership, direction and analysis. 
  • The Sr Mgr Finance will play a key role in driving functional metrics, controlling costs, and work closely with the functional leader in order to achieve business goals.
  • This position will be responsible for developing financial planning, reporting and leading a team of professionals.
  • Strategic Analysis/Problem Solving - Works to fully understand business; identify and implement process and organizational improvements. Plans and ensures execution of department objectives. 
  • Participates in preparation of the annual budget, reviews monthly expenditures and ensures that budgetary goals are met. Reviews monthly metrics to ensure goals are met.
  • Project Management- Participates in cross-functional activities focused on solving business issues. Facilitates cross-functional communication with other areas of the business including but not limited to Finance, Operations, and Information Systems.
  • Leads, plans, and coordinates work teams in an efficient manner to effectively perform any financial function and activity. Ensures operational processes and procedures are compliant and consist with established policies.
  • Predict Revenues and Expenditures and Report to Management.
  • Conduct financial planning for function and make appropriate recommendations.
  • Drive key functional financial metrics.
  • Financial Reporting
Qualifications and Experience:
  • The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
  • Minimum of 10 years relevant work experience
  • MBA
  • Thorough working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and internal accounting controls
  • Knowledge of business and management. Principles involved in strategic planning and resource allocation.
  • Ability to develop and implement strategies that support the objectives of the company
  • Ability to lead and develop subordinates
  • Able to effectively communicate with all departments and levels of associates through both verbal and written methods
  • Critical thinking skills; using logic to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, applying general rules to specific problems.
Applications should be sent to recruitment@alentaris.com with the subject heading “SENIOR FINANCIAL MANAGER - PECORUSTI TRADING ” not later than 20th October 2012.