Junior Financial Manager - DBN

Winning Form Group; Umhlanga Rocks; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a Junior Financial Manager at a forward-thinking company, where you'll guide a talented finance team and contribute to financial performance. This role involves overseeing budgets, ensuring compliance with regulations, and implementing internal controls. You'll play a crucial part in preparing reports and collaborating with various departments to enhance efficiency. Join a diverse and inclusive workplace that values talent and passion, and where your contributions will drive meaningful change in the organization.

Qualifications

• 2 years of commercial experience in finance or accounting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Pastel Evolution.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of annual budgets and management accounts.
• Supervise finance team and handle performance reviews.
• Implement internal controls and manage compliance.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Pastel Evolution

Accountability

Problem Solving

Time Management

Leadership

Education

BCom/CIMA degree

Tools

Pastel Evolution

Job description

Winning Form has an exciting opportunity available for a Junior Financial Manager based in Umhlanga, Durban. The successful candidate will be responsible for guiding team members such as Creditors, Debtors, Bookkeepers, Interns, and Junior Accountants. You’ll assist with financial reports, implement controls, maintain monthly records, and provide insights into financial performance.

Minimum Requirements

• 2 years of commercial experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience with Pastel Evolution or similar accounting software

Advantageous

• BCom/CIMA degree with Articles (preferred)

Responsibilities

Financial metrics

• Oversee the preparation of annual budgets and collaborate with FM and Group FM for approvals
• Set monthly deadlines for management accounts, VAT, and working papers
• Review and submit management accounts with analysis
• Review high-risk reconciliations and monthly working papers
• Review VAT reconciliations
• Approve payments, ensure invoice accuracy, and compliance with IFRS and tax laws
• Prepare quarterly reports for the board and committees
• Coordinate with external auditors during audits
• Collaborate with departments for efficient reporting
• Approve non-routine transactions and payroll reconciliations
• Manage inter-company balances and ensure timely settlements
• Drive improvements in supplier terms
• Identify and implement internal controls
• Maintain asset registers and review depreciation and residual values
• Review asset disposals, stock variances, petty cash expenses
• Reconcile inter-company balances monthly
• Support BEE initiatives and procurement targets
• Assist with projects, reports, and data extraction
• Work on group-wide initiatives
• Review betting taxes and oversight of new products/platforms
• Perform any ad hoc tasks

People

• Adhere to HW values: Service Excellence, Commitment, Integrity, Accountability, Enthusiasm, Ubuntu, Innovation
• Supervise and mentor the finance team
• Define roles, KPIs, and conduct performance reviews
• Handle disciplinary issues, training, recognition, morale, recruitment, and talent retention
• Promote transparency regarding gifts, conflicts of interest, and confidentiality

Compliance, Risk, and Quality

• Attend training sessions
• Maintain process documentation and backups
• Create high-quality, logical, and formula-linked documents and models
• Ensure proper storage and backup of all records

Skills and Competencies

• Accountability: Deliver results, admit errors, and take corrective actions
• Initiative: Be proactive and self-starting
• People Management: Provide clear guidance and feedback
• Problem Solving: Analyze issues and implement solutions
• Results Driven: Achieve goals and meet deadlines
• Time Management: Prioritize and plan effectively
• Leadership: Communicate strategy and drive business goals

At Winning Form, we value talent and passion. We are committed to an inclusive workplace that supports diversity and accessibility. We encourage candidates with disabilities who meet the requirements to apply and will support accommodations during the hiring process.

Please note that only candidates meeting the minimum requirements will be considered. If you do not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.