Finance Manager

Recruitment Matters; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance consultancy seeks a Finance Manager to oversee their Centre of Excellence in Cape Town. This role encompasses managing financial processes, ensuring compliance with global standards, and leading a diverse team. The ideal candidate will excel in communication, problem-solving, and have significant experience in a global business environment, ideally with ERP software knowledge. Join us to make a significant impact on the organization’s financial efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a global business environment.
• At least 5 years managing diverse teams.
• Familiarity with D365 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage processing of supplier invoices, employee expenses, and cash processing.
• Ensure compliance with global controls framework.
• Handle monthly reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Tools

D365

Job description

Our client is seeking a Finance Manager to lead their newly established Centre of Excellence (COE). This pivotal role will oversee the processing of supplier invoices, employee expenses, cash processing, and sales ledger support for our client's global offices.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate and timely recording of transactions, manage suppliers, and process payments.
• Implement and ensure compliance with the global controls framework.
• Review monthly reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Deliver excellent customer service by resolving queries promptly and maintaining active communication with stakeholders.
• Ensure correct processing and reconciliation of web orders.
• Manage relationships with the Group Finance team to meet month-end deadlines and address queries.
• Handle day-to-day accounting, including monthly journals, year-end audit, and tax filings.
• Ensure consistent processing across offices.
• Implement updates to D365 and drive efficiencies within the team.
• Set annual objectives, prepare development plans, mentor team leads, review succession planning, provide feedback, and foster collaboration.
• Lead the team in timely responses to audit requests.
• Manage various projects as needed.

Skills:

• Excellent communication and business partnering skills.
• Strong ability to solve problems with a proactive attitude.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience working in a global business environment.
• At least 5 years of experience managing diverse teams, with a focus on training, development, and appraisal.
• Familiarity with D365 is a plus.