Finance Manager

Geotech; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial consulting firm in South Africa is seeking a skilled financial accountant responsible for ensuring the accuracy of reports, budgets, and financial forecasts. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in financial accounting and will support various business units in improving financial results. This role includes preparing performance reports and conducting financial planning and analysis, making it essential for strong financial expertise.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in financial accounting or related roles.
• Ability to develop protocols and controls.
• Experience in financial planning and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the accuracy of management reports, budgets, and forecasts.
• Support various business units in analyzing and improving financial results.
• Prepare performance reporting for monthly and year-to-date results.

Skills

Financial accounting expertise

Analytical skills

Education

Relevant Post Graduate Degree in Accounting (NQF level 8)

Accounting qualification (CA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for the accuracy of management reports, budgets and forecasts, and financial planning. To support the business units in analyzing and improving financial results.

Qualification

• Relevant Post Graduate Degree in Accounting (NQF level 8).
• Accounting qualification advantageous (CA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in financial accounting or related roles.
• Fund sustainability - Income stream from Trust Interest & Investment income.
• Develop protocols and controls in conjunction with the Interest Collection Manager.
• Monitor payments received from the banks and sign-off on monthly accounting entries prepared by the Interest Collection Manager.
• Maintain data sets and conduct trend analyses to inform budgeting and forecasting.
• Prepare monthly accounting entries for the various Investment Portfolios.
• Reconcile investment portfolio reports to the accounting records - monthly.
• Perform financial planning and analysis.
• Provide guidance and facilitate the target setting, budget and forecast processes for business units.
• Prepare performance reporting for monthly and year-to-date results against budget and forecasts and present to the executive team.
• Support finance and general accounting operations and external reporting.
• Adhere to reporting deadlines including month end; forecasts; budgets; half-year and year-end.
• Review / prepare schedule reports for half-year and full-year audits / packs.
• Review related month-end calculations as well as entries for accruals and provisions.
• Review monthly tax schedules for accuracy and completeness.
• Sign-off on month-end processes.
• Maintain the G/L chart of accounts, and sub-ledgers.