Job Summary
Minimum Requirements:
- A Graduate degree from an accredited institution, preferably in engineering, finance, accounting, business administration, or related field
- Proven experience in financial management, including invoicing, forecasting, and debt management.
- Prior exposure to logistics and supply chain management.
- Knowledge of exchange rate handling and international financial operations.
- Experience in financial modelling and strategic planning.
- Prior experience in a commodity trading environment is highly recommended.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Management:
- Oversee and manage the financial operations of a designated manganese asset.
- Manage invoicing processes and ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
- Develop financial models and forecasts to support decision-making and strategic planning.
- Monitor and manage debt, including covenant compliance and interest checks.
- Handle exchange rate fluctuations and support transactions involving multiple currencies.
Operational Oversight:
- Manage office administration tasks to support daily business operations.
- Oversee logistics and supply chain processes, ensuring efficiency and timely delivery.
- Engaging with various trading houses
- Managing commercial processes of related companies
Specialized Commercial and Finance Functions:
- Understand and apply transfer pricing principles (advantageous but not mandatory).
- Support compliance with industry regulations and financial standards.
- Understand financials compliance and especially dealing with foreign entities
- Manage exchange rate dealings
Collaboration & Strategic Input:
- Work closely with senior management and stakeholders to align financial strategies with business objectives.
- Provide detailed insights and recommendations on financial performance and asset optimization.
- Be available and willing to travel throughout South Africa as required by business needs.