Description:
To lead the full financial, operational, and governance functions of the region, with a strong focus on controls, compliance, and risk management. The role integrates management accounting, procurement, inventory, fixed asset control, ESG compliance, sales tracking, operational reporting and people leadership all underpinned by robust financial controls and governance standards. Acts as a strategic business partner to the Regional General Manager to drive profitability, operational discipline, and sustainable growth, while ensuring the region is always audit-ready.
Key Responsibilities
Month end Reporting
Prepare and consolidate month-end packs for the Region. Review pack for completeness, accuracy, and policy compliance before submitting to Group Financial Manager.Provide variance analysis and commentary on month-to-month reporting.Financial & Operational Performance with Control Discipline
Full ownership of P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and integrity of all data. Deliver monthly management accounts with variance analysis and enforce corrective actions. Partner with operations to track cost efficiency (cost/kg, cost/garment, labour productivity, machine uptime) within approved tolerance. Ensure daily production and operational reports are validated and reconciled to financial records.
Payroll & People Costs
Review and approve monthly payroll reconciliations. Implement and monitor controls for new hires, terminations, and salary adjustments. Reconcile payroll with HR records to prevent overpayment, ghost employees, or misstatements. Conduct monthly audits of payroll journals to detect errors or unusual transactions.Procurement with Governance
Enforce procurement controls, ensuring compliance with group policies and approval limits. Reduce non-compliance spend on B-BBEE procurement by 10% year-on-year. Maintain supplier vetting records and monitor adherence to contractual terms.Inventory & Fixed Asset Control
Enforce strict inventory controls with segregation of duties, documented reconciliations, and variance approvals. Maintain a fully reconciled Fixed Asset Register and track asset condition, usage, and maintenance records. Ensure asset acquisitions, transfers, and disposals comply with group capital policies.ESG, Compliance & Risk
Implement ESG initiatives in line with group reporting and control standards. Maintain compliance with SHEQ, statutory, and financial regulations. Identify financial and operational risks early and implement mitigation plans.Sales & Commercial Oversight
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