Plant Finance Controller (PSS07600)

Job Title: Plant Finance Controller

Location: Dubai

About the client: PSS has been mandated to hire a

It is a leading global business group with a significant presence in the agricultural sector, particularly in Africa. It is recognized as one of the largest and fastest-growing integrated agricultural supply chain groups. Its operations span a wide range of activities, including procurement, processing, warehousing, transportation, and distribution of various commodities

Job Purpose: 

He will be responsible to review and deliver on all finance and accounting related activities in the assigned factory / factories of the business vertical. He will collaborate with the functional team and business stakeholders to perform financial planning and analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and maintain appropriate internal controls over the financial performance of the assigned factory portfolio.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Prepare, review, and present MIS for the assigned portfolio to business stakeholders
• Prepare and review plant profitability statements
• Prepare and review various financial reporting deliverables for the plant
• Analyse costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction or process improvement, including managing expenses related to production, workforce, materials, and overhead.
• Manage financial controls for the commercial operations of the plant.
• Monitor and track inventories of finished goods, semi-finished goods, and raw materials
• Analyse and present ageing analysis of inventory to support commercial and operational decision-making by business stakeholders
• Analysis of Capex & Profitability for new products and business opportunities
• Implementation of internal guidelines / SOPs for effective control
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, as well as industry-specific regulations; identify and mitigate financial risks associated with operations
• Track and review budgeting and accounting activities at the plant
• Preparation of full-year budgets and forecasts in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date general ledger entries in compliance with accounting principles and standards
• Track, review, and reconciliation of AP / AR items
• Perform month-end book closing activities and conduct monthly ledger scrutiny to ensure timely and accurate closure of the accounting period
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of overdue items
• Plan and deliver on statutory and compliance requirements
• Track and manage taxation-related issues at the plant; ensure resolutions to issues in compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to perform internal and statutory audits at the plant 

Educational Qualifications And Experience: 

• CA intermediate qualification with a minimum of 4-5 years of relevant experience
• Work experience in manufacturing / production-oriented sector
• Proficiency in working on SAP ERP modules
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic entrepreneurial work environment
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and management communication

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