General Manager – Finance at Kilombero Sugar Company Limited
KILOMBERO SUGAR
COMPANY
AN ILLOVO SUGAR AFRICA COMPANY
OPPORTUNITY FOR EMPLOYMENT
AN ILLOVO SUGAR AFRICA COMPANY
OPPORTUNITY FOR EMPLOYMENT
Kilombero Sugar Company Limited, the largest producer of
sugar in Tanzania, is seeking to recruit a dynamic and results-oriented person
for the post of General Manager - Finance. The successful candidate will report
to the Managing Director and will lead the finance management team and will be required
to effectively manage the financial departments of Kilombero Sugar Co. Ltd and
Illovo Distillers (Tanzania) Ltd ('IDYL'), thereby driving business profitability
and the provision of an effective and progressive accounting and financial
advisory service to the business.
Key Roles and
Responsibilities:
• Drive the financial planning of the company by analyzing
its performance and risks.
• Retain control of the company's financial position and
intentionally steer its improvement.
• Lead, mentor and supervise all accounting and finance
personnel and accountable for their personal development
• Oversee all audit and internal control operations of the
business.
• Prepare timely and detailed reports of financial
performance on a monthly basis.
• Advise senior management, shareholders and the Board of
Directors on all financial and tax related matters..
• Ensure compliance with all financial and taxation laws and
regulations.
• Overseeing all financial, accounting and cane payment
systems.
• Responsible for working capital management.
• Responsible for Payroll, Stores and Procurement and
Information Technology Departments.
• Managing key relationships with external stakeholders e.g.
Banks, External Auditors, Treasury Registrar and business supplier contracts.
Job Requirements:
• BSc/B.Com/BA in Accounting, Taxation and Finance from a
recognized institution.
• ACCA/CPA qualification is a pre-requisite.
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience in similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate finance, taxation and
accounting principles, laws and best practices required.
• Clear communicator with the ability to negotiate and
influence.
• An analytical mind with strong strategic experience.
• Able to multi-task and prioritise accordingly.
• Self driven and able to deliver without compromising
compliance.
• Computer literate, with experience in system and control
change management.
• People management, leadership and report writing skills
experience is a pre-requisite.
• Mentally and physically fit.
Terms of Service
• The successful candidate will be engaged on permanent
basis.
• An attractive package will be offered to the right
candidate who demonstrates the necessary qualifications and experience.
• Interested candidates should apply in confidence by
sending their applications, together with detailed
Curriculum vitae and copies of certificates and testimonials
explaining their suitability for the role to E-mail: kscl@illovo.co.za
• The deadline for application is two weeks after appearance
of this advert.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER,
KILOMBERO SUGAR COMPANY LIMITED,
KIDATU
KILOMBERO SUGAR COMPANY LIMITED,
KIDATU
Source: The Guardian December 11, 2017