Head of Leaf Accounts

A multinational FMCG Company has partnered up with Robert Walters as they begin searching for a Head of FP&A to oversee financial operations related to sales, stock accountability, and budgeting. This role is based in Mozambique and the successful candidate will be instrumental in ensuring financial integrity and strategic planning within the accounts department.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the financial aspects of sales from purchases to invoicing.
• Deliver annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and monthly management accounts.
• Ensure accountability of available stock.
• Monitor factory packing processes, daily financial tasks, and sales administration.
• Prepare financial reports, including gross profit analysis and cost reconciliations.
• Oversee financial controls, including Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and internal audits.

Key Qualifications

• CIMA, CGMA OR CA(SA) qualification is a prerequisite
• 7+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment – Essential
• 7+ years of financial planning and analysis experience – Essential
• Advanced Excel and data manipulation skills – Essential

Key Personal Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of financial accuracy

If you have strong experience in financial planning and cost accounting within the FMCG industry and a passion for driving operational excellence, please get in touch to learn more about this exciting opportunity.