Finance Manager

Responsibilities:

• Perform financial management duties including generating financial data, compiling and submitting reports, analysing industry trends and assessing the financial health of the company.
• Oversee the operations and development of the company’s finance departments including creating and reviewing policies, budgeting, recruiting, training and conducting regular assessments of financial procedures.
• Preparation of quarterly and annual account reconciliations, monitor and enforce compliance with tax and financial reporting standards and assist with cash flow forecasting.
• Supervise the documentation of the company’s financial status and forecasts.

Education:

• Matric (Non-Negotiable) Average 65% and higher on Maths
• Preferred Honours Degree holders / bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business studies or a related field (e.g., BCom with Honours and completed articles).
• Preference will be given to applicants who qualified before or during 2012.
• Qualified as CA (SA) (Non-Negotiable)
• Maintaining cost accounting records and the preparation of reports and returns.
• Professional registration with SAICA is a non-negotiable.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years appropriate management experience in a Manufacturing or operations environment (Non-Financial institutions).
• Demonstrates understanding of all facets of business operations and interactions, a sound working knowledge of financial management, numeracy, and attention to detail.
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English.
• Strong understanding and application of SA income tax, VAT, and other tax legislations.
• High level computer literacy (including MS Office / Excel).
• Working experience in a financial environment; knowledge of online computer applications (JDE).
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize and plan work, handle a diversity of tasks simultaneously, meet deadlines consistently, manage projects and cope under pressure.

Skills:

• Proven knowledge of financial analysis and strategy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• In-depth knowledge of financial reporting standards, tax regulations and industry legislation.