Group Financial Manager

Job & Company Description: A leading manufacturing company is looking for a Group Financial Manager to join their vibrant finance team.

As a Group Financial Manager, you will be responsible for the following:

• Apply accounting principles to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports for the group and all statutory entities.
• Coach the Finance Team (including Creditors, Cashbook, HO Debtors, and Accountant) to ensure optimal performance and foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
• Monitor daily financial operations and provide support to the business on all financial issues.
• Oversee the general ledger and manage reconciliations.
• Ensure that supplier obligations are fulfilled according to agreed terms.
• Review and authorize all company payments.
• Ensure the integrity of the fixed asset register and tax asset register.
• Prepare the Annual Financial Statements for all statutory entities and the Group.
• Install, modify, document, and coordinate the implementation of accounting systems and control procedures.
• Prepare tax computations and ensure compliance across the group.
• Maintain company documentation related to WCA, tax, and banking.
• Manage the timeline for all BEE requirements and audits by collaborating effectively with BEE consultants and various departments.
• Oversee external audits.
• Review VAT calculations and submissions.
• Prepare balance sheets, cash flow reports, variance analyses, budgets, and forecasts.
• Create Board packs.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly finance KPIs.
• Drive digitization initiatives, integrating financial systems and data to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Support the CFO in delivering the expected outcomes from the finance department.
• Proficient in JDE and Excel.

Qualifications: Completed Finance degree

Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles

Experience: Minimum 5 - 10 years experience

Manufacturing industry is preferred