Finance Manager
About Us
Nsulu is a group of companies, with diverse operations from local retail/workshop, capital investment and international agricultural interests. With local and international businesses requiring a skilled financial professional to support our operations with accuracy, insight, and experience that go beyond our current capabilities.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly capable full time Finance Manager to oversee and manage all our financial operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in management accounting, excellent analytical skills, and a proactive approach to improving financial systems and processes.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and oversee all internal financial functions such as profit & loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. These functions are currently outsourced and would need to be done internally.
* Perform daily payment and reconcile the bank to ensure accurate record keeping (mobile terminals, bank, cash, and deposits).
* Oversee accounts receivable and ensure timely payments from distributors, retailers, or end customers.
* Liaise with insurance brokers to ensure all assets are accurately covered.
* Prepare payroll, including timesheet tracking and performance-based bonuses.
* Ensure accurate and timely preparation of BAS, GST, PAYG, and EOFY documentation.
* Monitor and report on charge rates, gross margins and job profitability.
* Use advanced Microsoft Excel skills for forecasting, reporting, and financial analysis.
* Maintain the fixed asset register and oversee depreciation schedules.
* Improve and manage inventory processes to minimise excess stock and prevent shortages.
* Secure favourable lending rates from banks or other lenders for future expansion.
* Procure inventory and ensure favourable terms with suppliers while making use of 30 day accounts to alleviate pressure on cash flow.
* Run accurate stocktakes and stock value reports.
* Apply internal control frameworks to strengthen financial procedures and governance.
* Support general operational tasks as required, reflective of a dynamic and complex business environment.
* Be able to manage bill of materials in order to drive down cost of sales.
* Able to present consolidated financial statement for the different enterprises.
About You
The ideal candidate will possess strong accounting and financial management skills, with a background in manufacturing and experience in the agricultural sector.
* Tertiary qualification in Accounting (bachelor's degree or higher).
* Minimum of 3–5 years' experience in a similar accounting or finance role.
* Someone who comes from a company with multiple branches across different regions and is willing to get involved in learning the operations of the business to ensure the financial sector of the business can thrive.
* Worked in an agricultural sector.
* Willing to work weekends
* Strong experience in management accounting, including:
* Financial analysis and reporting
* Stock and inventory management
* Audit preparation and compliance
* High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups).
* A practical, hands-on approach with the flexibility to adapt in a growing business.
Application Requirements
· A comprehensive CV
· Previous employment references
· Completion of attached questionnaire
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $110,000.00 – $130,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person