Finance Manager

MC Technology Staffing; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled financial manager to oversee financial operations and ensure compliance with standards. This role involves generating financial data, preparing reports, and managing the finance department's operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of financial management, tax regulations, and excellent communication skills. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to the company's financial health and strategic direction. If you are passionate about finance and ready to take on new challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years management experience in a manufacturing or operations environment.
• Fluency in Afrikaans and English is essential.
• Strong understanding of SA income tax and VAT regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial data, compile reports, and analyze industry trends.
• Oversee finance department operations, including budgeting and policy review.
• Prepare account reconciliations and ensure compliance with financial standards.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Financial reporting standards knowledge

Tax regulations knowledge

Numeracy

Education

Matric with 65% in Maths

Honours Degree in finance or related field

Qualified CA (SA)

Professional registration with SAICA

Tools

MS Office

Excel

JDE

Job description

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.