Saro Agro Sciences Limited a top player  in the Crop Protection Industry. 

POSITION : Head of Account (HOA)

 Description

• Responsible for the strategic financial overview and is expected to apply financial acumen and business expertise to establish adequate and functional controls in the financial reporting systems of the business Unit.
• Prepare financial statements from the beginning to the end and articulate complex issues in a straight forward manner must be demonstrated clearly.
• Reporting, budgeting, forecasting, tax, compliance and payables functions for the Business unit.
• Form part of the Business Unit's leadership team, provide leadership for the Finance function by managing a team of direct reports, ensure best practice and be proactive in implementing change as appropriate to Finance processes, systems and reporting.
• A good knowledge of IFRS is key.

 Responsibilities

• Able to present reports competently and confidently to the Group senior management and negotiate effectively with business partners
• Must have clear focus, give attention to details and be a strategic thinker who is focused on execution.
• Strong financial/analytical experience.
• Must possess People Management Skills.
• Able to work to tight deadlines
• Ability to create a culture of high performance and people management.
• He/she should be able to align functions and resources, and deploy people and skills optimally to achieve strategic priorities.
• Work experience in an ERP environment. Particularly, knowledge of Microsoft Navision will be an added advantage.
• Stock Management.

Qualifications

• B.Sc in Economics, Finance, or Accounting, is required.
• A Chartered Accountant (ACCA or ACA).
• MBA or equivalent postgraduate management degree will be an advantage
•  7-10 years working experience
• 30 - 38yrs old