Finance Manager

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

Job summary

A financial consulting firm in Johannesburg seeks a Financial Manager to oversee tax returns, manage cash flow, and ensure compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will be a Chartered Accountant with at least 5 years in a management role and experience in finance systems like CaseWare and SAP. This role emphasizes strategic financial planning and risk management to align with the business goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a management role.
• Experience in Manufacturing, Freight & logistics, Trading environment advantageous.
• Tax, SARS, management accounts and audit experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tax returns and VAT submissions.
• Manage cash flow and prepare financial reports.
• Oversee financial audits and ensure compliance.

Skills

Cash flow management

Inventory Management

Budgeting and forecasting

Financial controls implementation

Liaising with stakeholders

Risk Management

Education

Chartered Accountant

Bachelor of Commerce Degree

Articled – SAIPA/ SAICA

Tools

CaseWare

Evolution

Syspro

SAP

Job description

Overview

Preparing and submitting tax returns and VAT submission for all operations.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications & 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.