Finance Manager

Outsourced CFO; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in South Africa is seeking a Financial Manager to lead the finance team and ensure compliance with IFRS. The ideal candidate should have at least 15 years of experience and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include managing accounting functions, preparing financial reports, and supporting project management. This is a full-time office-based position in Randburg.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years' experience with exposure to mid-sized companies.
• Working knowledge of IFRS.
• Project management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Direct and lead the Finance Department team.
• Ensure IFRS compliance and monthly reporting.
• Manage project resources and prepare cash flow forecasts.

Skills

Leadership experience in a financial role

Analytical mind

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

Problem solver

Flexibility to adapt with business changes

Tools

Excel - Advanced

ERP systems & Xero/Sage/Quickbooks

Job description

Job Description
We are recruiting on behalf of our client, for a Financial Manager. Our client is a financial services company, that focuses exclusively on providing financing to established SMEs. They are dedicated to fostering inclusive growth in South Africa by helping SMEs expand.

Our client values individuals who are truthful, candid, creative, curious, conscientious, and committed to holistic learning and growth. They operate as a close-knit team, engaging face-to-face with customers and stakeholders, and therefore maintain an entirely office-based work environment. If you are passionate about supporting the growth of SMEs and building South Africa, you could be the right fit.

As the Financial Manager, you will work closely with the executive team, gain broad exposure to the business and be accountable for the accounting function for the group and some key financial processes in servicing customers.The individual will report directly to the Commercial Director and will work closely with other members of the senior management team.

Responsibilities;

Manage the accounting function;

• Direct and lead the Finance Department team
• Ensure IFRS compliance
• Responsible for monthly reporting, Annual Financial Statements of several
• companies and the audit engagement
• Experience with, or possess a sound conceptual understanding of, the principles
• inherent in a financing business
• VAT & income tax returns & SARS queries
• Insurance matters
• Budgets

Key Process management;

• Ensure effectiveness
• Maintain efficiencies
• Sign off process compliance activities

Manage projects;

• Sculpt, Plan, Execute, and Debrief
• Coordination
• Manage project resources

Prepare reports;

• Timeous delivery
• Alert Management to exceptions
• Cash flow management & forecasts
• Compile reports and present to Exco
• Prepare reports for Board meetings and funders

Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years' experience (preferably with exposure to mid-sized companies including reporting to external stakeholders)
• Leadership experience in a financial role
• Working knowledge of IFRS
• Project management
• General Microsoft office tools
• Excel - Advanced
• Exposure to ERP systems & Xero/Sage/Quickbooks
• Flexibility to adapt with business changes
• Analytical mind, organized, precise and meticulous
• Problem solver
• Ability to take initiative, learn quickly and strive for results
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong team player and motivator
• Full time on site - Randburg