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Our client in the Manufacturing is looking to hire a Management Accountant.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Ensure the production information in Syspro fairly represents the physical production of the applicable month.
• Be responsible for raising and posting of journals, including accruals and prepayments.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts.
• Analyse income and expenditure.
• Compile balance sheet reconciliations.
• Be responsible for cash flow forecasting.
• Develop financial reports for forecasting, trending, and result analysis.
• Analyse financial data, extracts and define relevant information. Interpret data for the purpose of determining past financial performance and/or to project financial probability.
• Confer with appropriate internal and external administrative offices to ensure that required procedures are followed.
• Provide instructions and answer questions relating to budget procedures. Serve as a liaising between the group office and unit areas. Identify budget issues, provide alternative solutions, and resolve problems.
• Provide a support service by working with all departments and the management team to help make financial decisions.
• Advise on the financial implications of business decisions where required.
• Interpret and communicate financial data to non-financial managers.
• Take initiative in refining systems and processes to achieve overall responsibility
• Attend to ad-hoc requests from internal and external stakeholders.
• Keep abreast of laws and regulations that apply to this function or field of professional expertise.
• Maintain up-to-date compliance

Requirements
• BCom degree or CIMA.
• Computer literacy (MS Office Suite).
• Five (5) years' experience in costing.
• Two (2) years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Syspro ERP system and BI tools (such as ODBC) is desirable.

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#recruitment #vacancy # Management# Accountant

Posted 2024-12-14

ENVIRONMENT:

YOUR manufacturing experience and expertise as a Management Accountant is sought by a German-based Tech company to oversee financial management activities within a manufacturing environment while also supporting group consolidation and reporting across the organization. This role combines strong expertise in cost accounting, financial analysis, and budgeting with the ability to manage financial consolidations for a multi-entity structure. The successful candidate will work closely with the Finance team and other departments to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, cost control, and strategic financial planning across both manufacturing operations and the wider group. The successful incumbent must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field & aCIMA, ACCA, ACA Certification in addition will prove beneficial. You must have 4-6 years relevant work experience including expertise in cost control, budget management, and financial forecasting, particularly within a manufacturing context, knowledge of IFRS, GAAP and proficiency in using ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, financial modelling, macros).

DUTIES:

Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Finance -

• Calculate and analyse standard costs for products, materials, labour, and overhead within the manufacturing environment.
• Maintain and update cost accounting systems to ensure accurate allocation of costs to products and services.
• Perform variance analysis (e.g., material, labour, overhead) and provide insights to drive cost reduction initiatives.
• Lead cost modelling efforts for new products and production processes, ensuring that manufacturing costs are aligned with pricing strategies and profitability goals.

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual group consolidation process, ensuring accurate and timely consolidation of financial results for all subsidiaries and entities.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements in accordance with group accounting policies and applicable accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP).
• Ensure that intercompany transactions are properly eliminated, and any necessary adjustments for group reporting are made.

• Prepare Management Accounts, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements for both individual entities and the consolidated group.
• Provide variance analysis and interpret financial results to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Review performance against budget, forecast, and prior periods, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Prepare reports for senior management, highlighting key financial metrics and advising on actions to improve business performance.

• Coordinate the annual budgeting process for manufacturing operations, as well as group-wide financial planning, including sales, production costs, and overheads.
• Provide input into the group-level forecast process, ensuring that manufacturing and operational data are accurately reflected.
• Assist in developing financial models to project future performance and capital requirements at both the subsidiary and group level.
• Provide monthly and quarterly forecasting support, revising projections based on actual performance and business changes.

• Oversee and ensure accurate Inventory Management, including raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods, across manufacturing sites.
• Lead the monthly reconciliation of inventory values, ensuring compliance with accounting policies and financial standards.
• Support inventory control processes by identifying cost-saving opportunities related to raw materials, production efficiency, and Supply Chain Management.

• Provide detailed financial analysis on product profitability, cost structure optimization, and capital expenditure planning for both the Manufacturing division and the broader group.
• Conduct break-even analysis, margin analysis, and other profitability studies to guide pricing decisions, cost reductions, and investment strategies.
• Support strategic decision-making, including make-or-buy analysis, plant efficiency studies, and profitability assessments for new product lines or market segments.

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP), including managing the financial reporting requirements of the group.
• Work closely with external Auditors during year-end audits, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of financial data for group consolidation and individual entity audits.
• Ensure that robust internal controls are in place for financial reporting, cost accounting, and inventory management.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with tax regulations and financial reporting standards.

• Continuously identify opportunities for process improvements across financial reporting, cost accounting, and consolidation workflows.
• Recommend and implement improvements to ERP systems and accounting processes to enhance data accuracy, financial efficiency, and automation.
• Support cross-functional teams (e.g., Production, Operations, Procurement) in aligning financial reporting practices with operational activities and business objectives.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Essential).
• Professional Accounting qualification (e.g., CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or progress toward qualification is highly desirable.

• At least 4-6 years of experience in Management Accounting or Finance, with significant exposure to Cost Accounting and financial reporting in a manufacturing or multi-entity environment.
• Hands-on experience with group consolidation, intercompany eliminations, and multi-entity reporting processes.
• Proficiency in using ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, financial modelling, macros).
• Knowledge of IFRS, GAAP, and other relevant financial regulations, particularly as they apply to group consolidation and multi-entity environments.
• Expertise in cost control, budget management, and financial forecasting, particularly within a manufacturing context.

• Familiarity with Tax Planning and cross-border financial management.
• Experience in driving process improvements, including the implementation of automated systems for financial reporting and consolidation.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and cost optimization techniques.

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights for both manufacturing operations and group-level decision-making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise with senior management and various departments across the organization.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Desired Skills:

• Management
• Accountant
• Manufacturing

ENVIRONMENT:

YOUR manufacturing experience and expertise as a Management Accountant is sought by a German-based Tech company to oversee financial management activities within a manufacturing environment while also supporting group consolidation and reporting across the organization. This role combines strong expertise in cost accounting, financial analysis, and budgeting with the ability to manage financial consolidations for a multi-entity structure. The successful candidate will work closely with the Finance team and other departments to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, cost control, and strategic financial planning across both manufacturing operations and the wider group. The successful incumbent must possess a Bachelors Degree in Accounting or related field & a

CIMA, ACCA, ACA Certification in addition will prove beneficial. You must have 4-6 years relevant work experience including expertise in cost control, budget management, and financial forecasting, particularly within a manufacturing context, knowledge of IFRS, GAAP and proficiency in using ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, financial modelling, macros).

DUTIES:

Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Finance -

• Calculate and analyse standard costs for products, materials, labour, and overhead within the manufacturing environment.
• Maintain and update cost accounting systems to ensure accurate allocation of costs to products and services.
• Perform variance analysis (e.g., material, labour, overhead) and provide insights to drive cost reduction initiatives.
• Lead cost modelling efforts for new products and production processes, ensuring that manufacturing costs are aligned with pricing strategies and profitability goals.

Group Consolidation & Reporting -

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual group consolidation process, ensuring accurate and timely consolidation of financial results for all subsidiaries and entities.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements in accordance with group accounting policies and applicable accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP).
• Ensure that intercompany transactions are properly eliminated, and any necessary adjustments for group reporting are made.

Financial Reporting & Analysis -

• Prepare Management Accounts, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements for both individual entities and the consolidated group.
• Provide variance analysis and interpret financial results to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Review performance against budget, forecast, and prior periods, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Prepare reports for senior management, highlighting key financial metrics and advising on actions to improve business performance.

Budgeting & Forecasting -

• Coordinate the annual budgeting process for manufacturing operations, as well as group-wide financial planning, including sales, production costs, and overheads.
• Provide input into the group-level forecast process, ensuring that manufacturing and operational data are accurately reflected.
• Assist in developing financial models to project future performance and capital requirements at both the subsidiary and group level.
• Provide monthly and quarterly forecasting support, revising projections based on actual performance and business changes.

Inventory & Cost Control -

• Oversee and ensure accurate Inventory Management, including raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods, across manufacturing sites.
• Lead the monthly reconciliation of inventory values, ensuring compliance with accounting policies and financial standards.
• Support inventory control processes by identifying cost-saving opportunities related to raw materials, production efficiency, and Supply Chain Management.

Financial Analysis & Strategic Support -

• Provide detailed financial analysis on product profitability, cost structure optimization, and capital expenditure planning for both the Manufacturing division and the broader group.
• Conduct break-even analysis, margin analysis, and other profitability studies to guide pricing decisions, cost reductions, and investment strategies.
• Support strategic decision-making, including make-or-buy analysis, plant efficiency studies, and profitability assessments for new product lines or market segments.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP), including managing the financial reporting requirements of the group.
• Work closely with external Auditors during year-end audits, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of financial data for group consolidation and individual entity audits.
• Ensure that robust internal controls are in place for financial reporting, cost accounting, and inventory management.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with tax regulations and financial reporting standards.

Process Improvement & Systems Development -

• Continuously identify opportunities for process improvements across financial reporting, cost accounting, and consolidation workflows.
• Recommend and implement improvements to ERP systems and accounting processes to enhance data accuracy, financial efficiency, and automation.
• Support cross-functional teams (e.g., Production, Operations, Procurement) in aligning financial reporting practices with operational activities and business objectives.

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Essential).
• Professional Accounting qualification (e.g., CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or progress toward qualification is highly desirable.

Experience/Skills

• At least 4-6 years of experience in Management Accounting or Finance, with significant exposure to Cost Accounting and financial reporting in a manufacturing or multi-entity environment.
• Hands-on experience with group consolidation, intercompany eliminations, and multi-entity reporting processes.
• Proficiency in using ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, financial modelling, macros).
• Knowledge of IFRS, GAAP, and other relevant financial regulations, particularly as they apply to group consolidation and multi-entity environments.
• Expertise in cost control, budget management, and financial forecasting, particularly within a manufacturing context.

Advantageous

• Familiarity with Tax Planning and cross-border financial management.
• Experience in driving process improvements, including the implementation of automated systems for financial reporting and consolidation.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and cost optimization techniques.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights for both manufacturing operations and group-level decision-making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise with senior management and various departments across the organization.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.

COMMENTS:

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RPO Recruitment's client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Management Accountant in Tzaneen, Limpopo. In this role, the successful candidate will be expected to assist with strategy, budgets, profitability of the operation, and margin analysis. They must also have a strong work ethic, be results-driven, and exhibit a passion for their work.

Responsibilities:

• Collect data for the preparation of a 5-year plan, annual budget, and monthly estimates
• Assist Managers in preparing these plans and estimates for inclusion in group accounts
• Prepare and review monthly Trading Account reports
• Compare actual results with budgets and provide comments on variances
• Review general ledger accounts for the operation biweekly
• Advise shared services on any reallocations needed

• Monitor actual expenses monthly against budget/estimate
• Collaborate with Operations to identify areas for improving profitability
• Monitor ongoing capital expenditure and maintenance costs
• Identify gaps or future concerns in capital expenditure planning
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, group policies, and processes
• Adhere to International Accounting Standards (IAS) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Ensure compliance with legislative requirements

• Tertiary qualification NQF level 7 minimum
• At least 3-5 years' experience at management accountant level
• 3 - 5 years' experience to understand and act upon financial issues of a high budget business
• Management experience within a result driven industrial environment (3-5 yrs.)
• Experience working on financial ERP systems.
• Ability to prepare accurate reports and presentations and the self-confidence to communicate this work to various levels of the business.
• Advanced levels of computer literacy in complete MS Office suite

• Salary: R204K/yr - R264K/yr, salary negotiable
• Training and Development
• Family Leave

Job Description
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT (MANUFACTURING) - R 720k pa - NORTHERN SUBURBS, CAPE TOWN

Exciting opportunity available for a top Management Accountant to flex their factory / manufacturing industry experience and showcase their knowledge of BOMs, costings etc

ROLE:

• Ultimate responsibility for the full accounting function
• Regulation and administration of all existing and future projects
• Ensuring Stock Control measures are in place and adhered to
• Liaise with internal and external auditors
• Managing budgets and forecasts
• Treasury function
• Monitoring and interpreting cash flows and predicting future trends
• Supervising and coordinating support staff for financial activities
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements
• Providing accurate financial reports and interpreting financial information with specific deadlines.
• Preparation of annual financial statements

• Management of the finance team
• Responsibility for the day-to-day financial functioning of companies, including maintenance of the respective general ledgers
• Ensuring Stock Control measures are in place and adhered to
• Completion of statutory reports for VAT, income tax and PAYE
• Assist with and involvement in the interim and annual audit process
• Assist with ad hoc group projects for integration of new businesses
• Prepare accurate financial and regulatory reports, Income Statements, Balance Sheets and Cash Flows as required by management, law and the Board of Directors.
• Develop and analyse information to assess the current and future financial status by way of the budgetary and forecasting procedures.
• Safe custody and control of assets, financial records, load collateral and securities.
• Evaluate data pertaining to cost in order to plan budgets.
• Evaluate financial reporting methods, accounting and collection procedures and treasury activities.
• Treasury function and review of collection reports to determine the status of collections and the amounts of outstanding debtors' balances also predict future costs trends.
• Manage the cash flow for an organization by supervising balance sheets, income statements and the cost and revenue reports
• Provide support, reports and business solutions to business units by analysing actual current performance vs budget & prior year vs budget.
• Budgetary decisions and planning.
• Manage the quarterly forecasting processes.
• Ensure legal regulations are adhered to.
• Prepare ad-hoc analyses and reports as required.
• Fixed asset management and control of working capital.
• Conducting reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
• Preparation of annual financial statements and coordinating the audit process by liaising with auditors.
• Liaising with bank and other financial institutes.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or similar is essential
• Certified management accountant (CIMA) advantageous
• Experience as a management accountant in a factory / manufacturing group
• Working knowledge of Sage Evolution is essential
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• In depth understanding and experience with Power BI will be a distinct advantage
• Strong mathematical and analytical aptitude
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Superb organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent collaboration and communication abilities

An exciting opportunity exists at Corporate Office for an experienced and skilled professional to fulfil the Group Executive Operations Manager position.

Group Executive Operations Manager will be required to Lead and direct ACSA’s operational strategy and take overall accountability for an integrated value chain to deliver on its mandate across a network of airports. Ultimately account for complaints, efficiencies, customer centric of Airport Operations across the ACSA networks, service standards, quality and license to operate.

Coordinate the provision of advisory support across ACSA through a National Centre of Excellence that will facilitate regulatory quality assurance, quality management systems, effective enterprise asset management, capital project planning and delivery.

Key Performance Output:

The successful candidate will be reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and will be responsible but not limited to the following:

• Translating business strategy into functional plans for airport operations.

• Review and re-alignment of practices, systems, structures and frameworks to the business intent and operating model.

• Remain up to date with macro and micro-economic conditions.

• Anticipate and plan for circumstances that may influence the development and implementation of functional plans.

• Lead the Operational planning process, the development of a framework and parameters for operational plan(s) to ensure approved objectives are achieved.

• Develop, monitor and report on key airport management performance indicators.

• Overall accountability for the provision of sustainable, customer centric, compliant and efficient airport operations that are aligned to the ACSA operating model, business strategy and mandate.

• Drive performance and continuous business improvement across the network of operations as per set metrics and performance standards.

• Drive the implementation and the maintenance of a Quality Management System across the organization.

• Direct account management strategies, account plans, and measurement of success aligned to the overall Commercial strategy, to contribute to commercial growth across airports.

• Drive centralized Capital Program Planning, Delivery and Governance.

• Develop and institutionalise EPM best practice to provide enterprise-wide visibility of projects, alignment of projects with business strategy, reduce project related business risk and implement projects efficiently.

• Direct the operationalisation and implementation of enterprise asset management and maintenance strategy across the network of airports, inclusive of all Facilities Management Services (soft and hard services) for the Group.

• Interpret business plan and develop operational, capex and labour budgets for the area of responsibility (Function)

• Direct operational, labour and capex requirements within the function for efficient delivery of operational targets and submit recommendations to the Chief Executive/Board.

• Effectively manage the Function and its objectives in line Confidential with approved budgets (operational, capex and labour).

• Provide timely and accurate reports in accordance with business, governance and statutory requirements.

• Ensure that organisational workforce planning is conducted to ensure function is suitably staffed to meet strategic functional objectives.

• Implement and manage people development processes such as performance management, succession planning and talent management to meet functional performance standards.

Technical Skills and Experience:

The following skills and experience or the equivalent of such will be required:

• Bachelor’s degree (4 years - 480 credits) (NQF 8) is essential.

• Master’s degree (MBA) is advantageous.

• 10 years’ management experience in Airport Management/ Operational/ General Management is essential.

• 5 years’ Senior Management experience in Airport Management/ Operational/ General Management is essential.

• Code B motor vehicle license.

• MS Office intermediate is essential.

Competencies

• Relationship Building

• Networking • Leadership

• Communication

• Business Acumen

• Conceptual Thinking

• Influencing • Persuasive

• Decisive • Results Orientated

• National development plan

• Governance and Compliance to National and International ISO Standards

• Aviation Compliance Standards

• King IV

• Public speaking

• Knowledge of Local and Global Aviation Industry

• Business Management

• Strategic Communication

• Risk Management

• Environmental management

• Quality management

• Legal/Contracts management

SANParks requires the services of a General Manager: Commercial Operations Management based in the Kruger National Park (KNP) to lead and drive the KNP tourism and commercial operations strategy, policies, and procedures and improve responsible operational standards, management, and revenue generation.

Key Objectives:
- Develop, align and ensure effective implementation of the KNP commercial operations by means of providing leadership, direction, structure, frameworks, models and roadmaps.
- Identify areas of commercial and revenue growth within the park.
- Monitor and manage tourism commercial operations to ensure optimal performance.
- Identify opportunities in partnership with the Business Development Unit and maintain relationships with current PPPs.
- Ensure the sound collection, analysis, and leveraging of data to ensure consistent customer service, commercial performance, and revenue targets.
- Oversee the development, implementation and monitoring of policies and SOPs in support of commercial and hospitality strategies.
- Ensure sound stakeholder and contract management in support of the commercial strategy.
- Oversee the development of visitor management and interpretation, and camp.
- Ensure implementation of tourism standards, monitoring of performance and planned refurbishment.
- In partnership with the Technical Services Department, oversee the maintenance and management of tourism infrastructure.
- Oversee the effective management and growth of KNP adventure activities.
- Ensure the development and diversification of tourism products (this should be in the top 5) in partnership with the Tourism Standards department to ensure the implementation of consistent standards of excellence in tourism products.
- Establish marketing plan and implementation from ideation to execution.
- Enhancing customer services and managing customer centricity.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Post-graduate degree in Business/Tourism/Commerce
• MBA in Business/Tourism/Commerce (desirable)
• Have a minimum of 8 - 10 years' work experience at the senior management level in tourism/hospitality commercial operations management.
• Knowledge of PFMA
• Insight into tourism development practices would be an added advantage
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Ability to assess business models and make a rule-based analytical decision
• Thorough knowledge of business and management principles involved in planning, resource allocation, and coordination of people and resources.
• Sound understanding of hospitality management, standards, and trends.
• Contract and Project Management skills.
• Relationship building and time management skills
• High-level communication, analytical and negotiation skills.
• Advanced computer literacy and sound management reporting skills.
• Planning and organising skills.
• Sound Financial and budget management experience
• Policy development skills
• Presentation and Facilitation skills

Desired Skills:

• see above spec

Project Management Officer: Production Activities

Recruiter:

Profile Personnel

Job Ref:



Date posted:

Friday, July 11, 2025

Location:

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

SUMMARY:

POSITION INFO:

Brief Role Description

The core purpose of this position is to conduct project feasibility studies for local production activities in Africa as well as to drive, plan and implement production facilities in Africa.

This position will also act as project manager, on new business and strategy development, lead inter-divisional teams across brands and cultures and to drive and co-ordinate company African footprint.

The incumbent will also negotiate with external partners such as governmental authorities and production partners as well as engage with key stakeholders and determine internal and external factors affecting mid- (<5 years) to long-term (>5 years) needs. The position will also be required to establish and evaluate scenarios for Board decision.

Possible Tasks within this Role

To conduct project feasibility studies for local production activities

To lead an inter-divisional team across brands and cultures

Assume responsibility for the tracking and monitoring of project milestones as agreed by the Board of Management.

Anticipate issues and identify solutions and alternatives in advance by reviewing open tasks and deadlines as well as motivating and encouraging team members in order to ensure targets are fulfilled.

Represent the company within the Group as well as externally

To negotiate with external partners such as governmental authorities and production partners

To engage with Group, Regional, Local and external stakeholders to formulate, implement and monitor the Corporate regional strategy.

Identifying new business opportunities to promote sustainable development in African markets

Managing the evaluation as well as implementation of new projects, primarily local pro-duction activities, in Africa.

Supporting management in preparing, scheduling, coordinating and monitoring of internal resources to ensure the effective execution of assigned projects.

Assisting management by acting as an internal consultant on new business and prioritized projects by engaging with stakeholders and determining internal and external factors affecting mid to long term needs.

Qualification Requirements

Degree or Diploma in one of the fields of Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering or equivalent

Experience needed

Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management or strategy environment

Essentials

Negotiating and decision-making experience at a senior level

Financial analysis capability

Automotive experience an advantage

Ability to operate across a wide range of complex business segments

Ability to think, plan and execute at a strategic project management level

Sound decision-making ability

Ability to communicate with and lead teams at all levels

Ability to plan, execute and make decisions on projects and initiatives according to approved KPIs

Ability to monitor and track project progress, to anticipate, identify and resolve major issues and to report and escalate these to the Board or Steering Committees

Leading and motivating inter-divisional teams in a pressurized environment.

Conflict management ability

Experience in representing the Company, locally and internationally, at any level.

Ability to operate and negotiate across cultural lines

Ability to present to multi-national groups at all levels (Heads of Government, Ministers, CEO’s etc.)

Ability to analyze external environment, draw relevant insights and anticipate trends

Ability to develop, analyze and present scenarios

Brief Role Description

The core purpose of this position is to conduct project feasibility studies for local production activities in Africa as well as to drive, plan and implement production facilities in Africa.

This position will also act as project manager, on new business and strategy development, lead inter-divisional teams across brands and cultures and to drive and co-ordinate company African footprint.

The incumbent will also negotiate with external partners such as governmental authorities and production partners as well as engage with key stakeholders and determine internal and external factors affecting mid- (<5 years) to long-term (>5 years) needs. The position will also be required to establish and evaluate scenarios for Board decision.

Possible Tasks within this Role

To conduct project feasibility studies for local production activities

To lead an inter-divisional team across brands and cultures

Assume responsibility for the tracking and monitoring of project milestones as agreed by the Board of Management.

Anticipate issues and identify solutions and alternatives in advance by reviewing open tasks and deadlines as well as motivating and encouraging team members in order to ensure targets are fulfilled.

Represent the company within the Group as well as externally

To negotiate with external partners such as governmental authorities and production partners

To engage with Group, Regional, Local and external stakeholders to formulate, implement and monitor the Corporate regional strategy.

Identifying new business opportunities to promote sustainable development in African markets

Managing the evaluation as well as implementation of new projects, primarily local pro-duction activities, in Africa.

Supporting management in preparing, scheduling, coordinating and monitoring of internal resources to ensure the effective execution of assigned projects.

Assisting management by acting as an internal consultant on new business and prioritized projects by engaging with stakeholders and determining internal and external factors affecting mid to long term needs.

Qualification requirements

Degree or Diploma in one of the fields of Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering or equivalent

Experience needed

Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management or strategy environment

Essentials

Negotiating and decision-making experience at a senior level

Financial analysis capability

Automotive experience an advantage

Ability to operate across a wide range of complex business segments

Ability to think, plan and execute at a strategic project management level

Sound decision-making ability

Ability to communicate with and lead teams at all levels

Ability to plan, execute and make decisions on projects and initiatives according to approved KPIs

Ability to monitor and track project progress, to anticipate, identify and resolve major issues and to report and escalate these to the Board or Steering Committees

Leading and motivating inter-divisional teams in a pressurized environment.

Conflict management ability

Experience in representing the Company, locally and internationally, at any level.

Ability to operate and negotiate across cultural lines

Ability to present to multi-national groups at all levels (Heads of Government, Ministers, CEO’s etc.)

Ability to analyze external environment, draw relevant insights and anticipate trends

Ability to develop, analyze and present scenarios