- Payroll Management
- Oversee and ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for all BLNE countries.
- Ensure full statutory compliance with each countrys labour and tax laws.
- Administration of provident/pension funds.
- Group Compliance & Statutory Reporting
- Act as primary liaison with Revenue Authorities and Banks across the BLNE region.
- Ensure full compliance with local regulations and Group policies.
- Maintain statutory registers, company records, and secretarial documentation.
- Financial Accounting and GL Reconciliations
- Ensure accurate and timely General Ledger reconciliations across entities.
- Prepared to be hands on with the reconciliation of all accounts.
- Maintain integrity of financial records and internal controls.
- Consolidation & Reporting
- Perform monthly group consolidation using the CA&S Group reporting platform.
- Prepare and submit management reports and variance analysis on a timely basis.
- Preparation of Budget templates and consolidation of feedback.
- Audit & Compliance
- Coordinate interim and year-end external audits for all BLNE entities.
- Address audit queries and ensure timely closure of findings.
- Technical Accounting & IFRS
- Perform complex IFRS calculations and journal entries, including IFRS 16 lease accounting.
- Keep up to date with changing IFRS standards and CA&S Group accounting policies.
- Risk Management & Insurance
- Coordinate risk assessments and ensure adequate risk mitigation strategies are in place.
- ESG Reporting
- Coordinate and submit Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) data and reports to Group.
- Support internal initiatives to improve ESG performance across the business.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- CA(SA), ACCA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
- Minimum 57 years of post-articles experience in a group finance role, preferably in FMCG or Liquor distribution.
- Proven experience with group consolidations, IFRS compliance, and audit coordination.
- Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and tax legislation across BLNE countries.
SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
- Hands-on, can-do attitude willing to get into the detail and work without a large support team.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities across different jurisdictions.
- Proficient in Excel and financial systems; experience with consolidation/reporting platforms advantageous.