Finance Manager

Staff Solutions Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 650 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking a qualified financial professional to manage financial operations and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, up to 5 years of experience in a related role, and strong competencies in IFRS and ERP systems. This position involves overseeing financial reports, stock counts, and maintaining stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Up to 5 years of experience in an Accounting or similar role within the Manufacturing Industry.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the financials across multiple business units.
• Prepare and submit monthly forecasts and financial reports.
• Assist with monthly stock counts and investigate inventory variances.
• Provide insights on warehouse operations and financial compliance.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Proficient in MS Office

Strong understanding of IFRS

Analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelors Degree in Accounting (NQF 7)

Bachelors Degree in Accounting (NQF 8)

CIMA registration

Tools

Accounting / ERP systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Management Accounting

• Oversee and manage the financials across multiple business units.
• Implement and maintain robust financial systems and structures.
• Ensure financial targets are achieved and compliance standards are met.
• Maintain the integrity of financial records in line with IFRS standards.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare and submit monthly forecasts, annual income statements, and balance sheets.
• Compile weekly and monthly dashboards and flash reports.
• Conduct variance analysis (actual vs. budget vs. forecast) and propose corrective actions.
• Produce monthly financial packs and ensure timely reconciliations of general ledgers.

Stock Count

• Assist with monthly stock counts across outbound and reverse logistics.
• Conduct bi-monthly cycle counts and report on findings.
• Investigate inventory variances and recommend corrective measures.

Warehouse Analytics

• Provide insights and statistics on warehouse operations and KPIs.
• Conduct benchmarking between branches.
• Analyze inventory levels and identify inefficiencies or anomalies, implementing action plans where necessary.

Compliance

• Operate within established controls and procedures to ensure financial integrity.
• Monitor risks and maintain the departments risk register.
• Report compliance concerns and ensure alignment with regulatory frameworks to minimize waste and irregular expenditure.

Cost and Financial Control

• Contribute to the budget preparation and implementation process.
• Monitor expenditure, ensuring spending remains within budget.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Promote the efficient use of financial and other resources.

Customer Service Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Represent the finance function in relevant meetings.
• Proactively resolve issues and demonstrate integrity aligned with company values.
• Ensure stakeholder needs are met and service level agreements are upheld.

Candidate Profile

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting (NQF 7)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting (NQF 8)
• CIMA registration

Minimum Experience

• Up to 5 years of experience in an Accounting or similar role within the Manufacturing Industry

Technical Competencies

• Proficient in MS Office and relevant accounting / ERP systems
• Strong understanding of IFRS and financial best practices

Behavioral Competencies

• Proactive and action-oriented
• Analytical with strong attention to detail
• Able to work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills