Finance Manager

About Us

Nsulu is a group of companies, with diverse operations from local retail/workshop, capital investment and international agricultural interests. With local and international businesses requiring a skilled financial professional to support our operations with accuracy, insight, and experience that go beyond our current capabilities.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly capable full time Finance Manager to oversee and manage all our financial operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in management accounting, excellent analytical skills, and a proactive approach to improving financial systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and oversee all internal financial functions such as profit & loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. These functions are currently outsourced and would need to be done internally.

Perform daily payment and reconcile the bank to ensure accurate record keeping (mobile terminals, bank, cash, and deposits).

Oversee accounts receivable and ensure timely payments from distributors, retailers, or end customers.

Liaise with insurance brokers to ensure all assets are accurately covered.

Prepare payroll, including timesheet tracking and performance-based bonuses.

Ensure accurate and timely preparation of BAS, GST, PAYG, and EOFY documentation.

Monitor and report on charge rates, gross margins and job profitability.

Use advanced Microsoft Excel skills for forecasting, reporting, and financial analysis.

Maintain the fixed asset register and oversee depreciation schedules.

Improve and manage inventory processes to minimise excess stock and prevent shortages.

Secure favourable lending rates from banks or other lenders for future expansion.

Procure inventory and ensure favourable terms with suppliers while making use of 30 day accounts to alleviate pressure on cash flow.

Run accurate stocktakes and stock value reports.

Apply internal control frameworks to strengthen financial procedures and governance.

Support general operational tasks as required, reflective of a dynamic and complex business environment.

Be able to manage bill of materials in order to drive down cost of sales.

Able to present consolidated financial statement for the different enterprises.

About You

The ideal candidate will possess strong accounting and financial management skills, with a background in manufacturing and experience in the agricultural sector.

Tertiary qualification in Accounting (bachelor’s degree or higher).

Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in a similar accounting or finance role.

Someone who comes from a company with multiple branches across different regions and is willing to get involved in learning the operations of the business to ensure the financial sector of the business can thrive.

Worked in an agricultural sector.

Willing to work weekends

Strong experience in management accounting, including:

Financial analysis and reporting

Stock and inventory management

Audit preparation and compliance

High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups).

A practical, hands-on approach with the flexibility to adapt in a growing business.

Application Requirements

· A comprehensive CV

· Previous employment references

· On application a detailed questionaire will be forwarded for further screening of candidates.