• Ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance
• Drive insightful analysis to support business performance
• Deliver timely financial data in a fast-paced FMCG environment

The opportunity
Our client, a leading organization in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector, is seeking a detail-oriented finance professional to drive insightful analysis and ensure operational excellence across financial reporting, the planning and control cycle, and compliance.

The Role
In this role, the ideal candidate will take ownership of financial reporting, drive the planning and control cycle, and ensure full compliance with accounting standards and policies. They will lead month-end closing processes, manage fixed assets and inventory, and oversee working capital to support business efficiency. As a key financial steward, the candidate will uphold the integrity of the financial structure, ensure the precise application of accounting principles, and actively collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver results. Proven experience in group reporting and balance sheet reconciliations is essential.

Main duties include:

• Take ownership of financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Drive the planning and control cycle to support effective financial management
• Ensure full compliance with accounting standards and policies
• Lead and coordinate month-end closing processes
• Manage fixed assets and inventory in accordance with internal procedures
• Oversee working capital to support overall business efficiency
• Uphold the integrity of the financial structure through sound financial practices
• Apply accounting principles accurately and consistently across reporting functions
• Collaborate actively with cross-functional teams to achieve financial goals
• Provide support and input for group reporting and balance sheet reconciliations

Qualification and Experience:

• 2-3 years of relevant experience in the field
• Must have a strong accounting background with practical experience in core accounting functions
• Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field
• CPA certification is required (or currently registered and progressing toward completion)
• Must be confident in working with financial data and performing data-driven analysis
• Ability to make decisions based on financial insights and support accurate reporting
• Strong analytical skills, with attention to detail and a proactive mindset
• Will report directly to the Finance Manager and work closely within the finance team
• Responsible for overseeing and guiding a small team of 3 direct reports

If you are a proactive individual with strong analytical and communication skills, ready to contribute to a dynamic environment, please register your interest by clicking 'APPLY NOW' and submitting your most recent CV in Microsoft Word format.

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