Administration Manager (Finance) needed at Lactalis South Africa

Job Description    

• Responsible for managing all operational and financial aspects of the Distribution Centre, including performance analysis, KPI monitoring, reporting, asset management, and compliance.
• Ensure strong internal controls, stakeholder engagement, and alignment of agent operations, while leading people development and driving process improvements.

Required Skills    

• BCom in Management Accounting or Accounting.
• Proven track record in financial management, systems implementation and controls.
• At least 5 years post qualificaftion experience in a financial function or management control function in a logisitc environment. Experience in a FMCG would be advantageous.
• Good analytical skills, accuracy and details orientated, Computer literacy: Advanced Excel and related MS office Packages.
• Knowledge of BPCS System or similiar ERP system and Reporting Tools is preffered.
• Customer orientated, assertiveness and problem-solving skills.
• Result driven, business acumen and good decision making as well as strong leadership skills.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Performance managment of the DC in all areas: Variance analysis for actual vs budget and previous year.
• Daily KPI management: Labour, stock losses, warehouse management, fleet mangement.
• Complete daily, weekly and monthly reports accurately and timeously for DC Meetings and Head Office submission.
• Fixed asset mangement (CAPEX, ROI, asset verification).
• Analyse feedback from the external auditors on controls, procdures and general accepted accounting principles with corrective action plans.
• All internal processes to be documented and revirew on a continual basis.
• Maintain high quality service and interaction with client, suppliers and other departments.
• Factory Shop: Internal control,reporting, product pricing.
• People management: Recuitment and development as well as performance managmenet and wellbeing.
• Ensure daily/weekly meetings are effective and all issues are resolved successsfully through people.
• Ensure that all procedures and policies are effectively implemented across al fiancial fucntions such as stock control, pricing, systems,assets, and creditors to mitigate risk.
• Agents: Ensure the agents maintain the same procedures as the Lactalis DC. Weekly reporting on sales, returns and losses

Closing Date    

• 2025/12/08