Financial Manager

Job description

• Ensuring effective financial capability exists to support business objectives.
• Implementing and monitoring of audit compliant financial processes and controls;
• Reviewing and authorising of the monthly payroll.
• Lead and manage the financial team through hands-on management and applying industry best practices
• Initiate, develop, implement, streamline and maintain the necessary financial strategies, policies and procedures within the company to effectively manage finances overall
• Keep HOD’s and all budget holders informed and fully aware of all financial related matters that may impact on the business units on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis
• Ensure financial governance, internal controls and compliance to the Group’s standards and reporting requirements are achieved in the specific timeline
• Ensure legislative and corporate governance compliance requirements to manage risk
• Ensure effective asset and cash flow management to ensure attainment of organizational targets
• Review capital expenditure and forecasts to ensure alignment with business strategy and to optimize return on investment
• Ensure personal and co-workers’ adherence and compliance to Security and company’s SHE objectives
• Required to work according to the Company and Regulatory Body’s Codes of Ethical Conduct, and report any observations of this not being done.

• Any or a combination of the following degrees: BCom, BCompt, BAcc.
• CA(SA) status would be a distinct advantage.
• Registered with one (or more) of the following professional accounting industry organisations;
• The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
• The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
• South African Institute of Professional Accountants
• Institute of Administration and Commerce
• Institute of Certified Bookkeepers

• A minimum of 10 Years practical work experience in the field of accounting
• A minimum of 5 Years’ experience supervising a team
• Extensive experience in tax and relevant statutory tax legislation
• Proficient on ERP system (e.g. Pay space , SAGE, X3 )
• Experience in asset management, budgets, drafting of annual financial statements and completion of tax calculations and tax returns

• Demonstrate proficiency in group reporting, financial analysis, financial modelling and reporting.
• Detailed understanding of the specific applicable International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel, Project, Power Point, Word, & Outlook)
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial/asset management practices
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with the stakeholders at all levels of the organisation
• Strong ability to prioritize and work well under pressure to meet established deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail

Group Risk Benefits