Financial Manager

Merand Corbett & Associates; City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality; On-site; ZAR 40 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and forward-thinking firm as a Financial Manager, where you will oversee the full financial function of multiple statutory entities. This role involves preparing consolidated management accounts, cash flow reporting, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. You will lead a team of over 10 accountants, providing mentorship and fostering a collaborative environment. With a focus on accuracy and detail, you will be instrumental in financial reporting and analysis, making a significant impact on the business's financial health. If you have a strong leadership background and a passion for finance, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum B Comm degree or equivalent required.
• Completed Articles (SAICA / SAIPA) necessary for the role.

Responsibilities

• Full financial function of multiple statutory entities.
• Managing a team of over 10 accountants, providing leadership and structure.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving abilities

Leadership experience

Ability to work under pressure

Education

B Comm degree or equivalent

Completed Articles (SAICA / SAIPA)

Tools

Evolution accounting package

MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Job description

Key Responsibilities :

Financial

1. Full financial function of multiple statutory entities
2. Preparation of consolidated Management Accounts in line with the deadlines on the financial calendar (accurate and in compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements)
3. Cashflow reporting and forecasting
4. Preparation of consolidated Statement of Financial Position with its various audit files
5. Ensure accuracy of journal capturing
6. Update income tax and deferred tax calculation
7. Managing accuracy of fixed asset register on a rolling basis
8. Collation of various financial reports to be used in Financial Management of the business
9. Monthly reporting to executive committee
10. Analysing financial results of individual business units / cost centres against budgeted figures. Investigation and corroboration of variances
11. Reconciliation & submission of VAT and PAYE returns
12. Liaising with SARS / tax practitioner on all tax related issues
13. Responsible for year-end audit by External Auditors
14. Responsible for Creditors reconciliations and payments
15. Review and approval of all payments
16. Reviewing of Cash cycle & Bank recons
17. Liaising with Bank on financing and banking related issues
18. Liaising with Franchisor
19. Coordination and planning of the annual budget process
20. Ad hoc tasks to be received from CFO

People

• Managing team of >

10 accountants

• Managing three member Creditors Team
• Managing reporting deadlines
• Providing leadership and structure
• Coaching and mentoring the team as well as the individual personnel
• Performance evaluation and management of finance team members

Qualifications :

• Minimum B Comm degree or equivalent
• Completed Articles (SAICA / SAIPA)
• Technical accounting knowledge (IFRS)
• GAAP experience advantageous
• Experience working with Evolution and / or other accounting package
• Excellent MS Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines
• Pro-active personality
• Problem solving abilities
• Ability to work in a close-knit team
• Strong leadership and proven leadership experience

South African Resident

Fluent in English

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