Finance Manager

Liham Consulting Pty (Ltd); Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial consulting firm in Johannesburg is seeking a qualified Chartered Accountant with a Bachelor of Commerce Degree. The role includes preparing tax returns, managing cash flow, and overseeing financial operations. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in a management role and be familiar with ERP systems. The position offers an opportunity to implement financial controls and liaise with stakeholders to meet their requirements. Strong experience in finance instruments and audit practices is essential.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (preferred).
• Completed Bachelor of Commerce Degree (non-negotiable).
• Articled – SAIPA/SAICA (non-negotiable).
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a management role.
• Experience using ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit tax returns and VAT submissions.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and reporting.
• Oversee finances ensuring compliance with policies.
• Implement financial controls across all operations.
• Coordinate year-end financial audits.

Skills

Tax submission expertise

Financial controls implementation

Cash flow management

Inventory management

Risk management

ERP system experience

Education

Chartered Accountant

Bachelor of Commerce Degree

Articled – SAIPA/SAICA

Tools

CaseWare

Evolution

Syspro

SAP

Job description

Job Description:

Preparing and submitting tax returns and VAT submission for all operations

Cash flow management, forecasting and review reports from divisions

Inventory Management; Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable Management

Budgeting and forecasting and preparing budgets for board purposes.

Overseeing finances and ensuring all reporting done in line with company policies.

Implementation and standardization of financial controls across all operations and projects

Liaising closely with all stakeholders to ensure their requirements are understood and met from a finance perspective.

Ensuring and reviewing sales transactions on a monthly

Monitoring and managing banking expenses including bank charges, commitment fees, facility fees

Planning and coordinating year-end financial audit.

Reviewing VAT submission documents, reconciliation of GP reports to Omni, General ledger reconciliations.

Preparing quarterly results and submitting quarterly pack, including quarterly forecasts, to Exco for board presentation purposes.

Drafting and preparing monthly packs using BI Tools

Supporting and driving the business' core values and strategy especially in relation to trading

Risk Management and compliance

Qualification & Skills

Chartered Accountant (preferred)

Completed Bachelor of Commerce Degree (non-negotiable)

Articled – SAIPA/ SAICA (non-negotiable)

Must have minimum 5 years' experience in a management role

Must have experience using systems (CaseWare, Evolution, Syspro, SAP) and System implementation (ERP)

Must have experience in Manufacturing, Freight & logistics, Trading environment advantageous.

Must have experience with finance instruments like hedging and forward cover, Bank negotiations,

Must have experience with Forex accounting experience, M&A – due diligence, funding models, Cash reserves – max revenue opportunities and other forex trading experiences

Must have experience with raising finance – Capex, Ops funding requirements

Must have tax, SARS, management accounts and audit experience

Suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not get a response within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.