Sr Manager / Deputy Manager Plant finance

As the Senior Manager/Deputy General Manager in the Finance Department, you will be part of the senior management team, responsible for directing, controlling, and administering the financial activities of the organization. Your role will involve providing the Plant Director and the Controller with financial assessments and information to ensure planning and budgeting activities align with corporate goals. Additionally, you will oversee the finalization of annual accounts in compliance with local statutory requirements, manage taxation-related activities, implement Black Line, and coordinate all Corporate Governance activities. **Key Responsibilities:** - Add value to management through provision of accurate financial information and active involvement in management decisions - Prepare and submit financial and management accounts accurately and in a timely manner to the GKN regional/corporate office - Ensure adequacy of internal controls and corporate governance - Finalize statutory accounts in accordance with Companies Act and taxation regulations **Specific Accountabilities:** - Manage overall financial and accounting functions including full set of accounts, cash flow management, statutory accounts, internal controls, costing, and inventory accounting - Plan financial operations, develop, implement, and monitor financial accounting systems to maintain adequate standards of accounting and internal controls - Represent the organization in interactions with bankers, legal advisors, major clients, and other stakeholders as necessary - Oversee selection and training of finance staff, establish lines of control, and delegate responsibilities to subordinate staff - Collaborate with colleagues in other functions, advising on the financial impacts of their activities, especially in budgeting and forecasting - Ensure compliance with local statutory financial reporting requirements and Companies Act - Review and implement benchmark practices for productivity enhancement on the shop floor - Ensure compliance with Companies Act and Board meeting requirements - Implement recommendations from internal, external, and corporate audit reviews in a timely manner - Prepare and review Full Potential projects as they arise In case of any additional details about the company, please provide the information so that it can be included in the job description.,