Plant controller finance

We are pleased to assist our valued client with their recruitment for a Project Manager. This a longstanding business operating worldwide, with excellent growth potential for a committed employee. * Work with the Financial Controller in increasing company profitability by studying and improving the systems which track and report financial data, and by creating, studying and improving the systems, which drive, interpret and analyse management information systems. Key Responsibilities: * Assist in preparing month end deliverables * Assist in preparing the reconciliation of balance sheet accounts. * Assist in the preparation of the monthly financial statements and reports * Assist in the preparation of financial budget and forecasts. * Responsible for Reconciling all intercompany accounts * Responsible for completing monthly VAT declaration * Liaise with department managers and the General Manager with financial and operational information, * Display equity, leadership and training (directly or through courses) to build an effective team * Implement and monitor internal controls to ensure integrity and timeliness of financial information, * Responsible for monthly budget tracking, * Responsible for the financial administration of suppliers. * Assists with the development of annual business planning. * Responsible for assisting with the coordination of year-end activities. * Responsible for preparing government statistical reports. * Support and encourage KAIZEN principles, concepts and activities. * Encourage GEAR activities from staff to meet corporate goals. * Assist in employee performance reviews for department personnel (minimum annually). * Submits training needs to HR as determined from departmental needs and employee evaluations. * Adopt and practice Kaizen Principles and Concepts * Participate in Kaizen and GEAR activities * Follow all DEPARTMENTAL GENERAL PROCEDURES as well as procedures for this position as indicated in the level III Procedure manual * Ensure that all personnel are working in a safe and efficient manner * Perform other duties as required (ie-special projects). * Work in compliance and conform to external Quality Standards * Provide AR/AP guidance on query * Cover AR/AP * Cover for Finance Controller * Progression planning to Finance Controller * Basic Requirements: * Completion of a recognized accounting designation (ACCA, CIMA, ACA), * Three to four years accounting experience, of which two years is in a manufacturing environment with exposure to standard costing in an MRP environment, * Computer literacy and an excellent knowledge of Excel and Word, * Ability to successfully interact with all levels of employees in a multicultural environment, * Above average written and oral communication skills. * Ability to read, write and speak English