Finance Manager (6 Months Contract)

Afrocentric Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Transactional Shared Services Administrator to ensure accurate financial records and compliance with regulations. This role involves reviewing management accounts, preparing financial statements, and managing operational risks. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in finance and strong communication skills, fostering collaboration and innovation within the team. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to transformation and diversity, where your contributions will help shape a more inclusive workforce.

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant management-level experience in finance.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate financial records and review monthly reconciliations.
• Develop and implement operational plans to meet delivery objectives.

Skills

Change Management

Executive Business Writing

Presentation Skills

Task Management

Communication

Financial Statement Interpretation

Innovation

Risk-Taking

Education

Relevant Management-Level Experience

Job description

Direct message the job poster from AfroCentric Group

Transactional Shared Services Administrator | HC Hub

About the role:

Location: Centurion

Permanent / Contract: 6 Months contract

What will you do?

Position purpose: To ensure accurate financial records of the entity, including the review of monthly reconciliations and management accounts.

Accountabilities

1. Generic Objectives
2. Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure the preparation and implementation of policies and procedures. Establish and maintain a sound financial control environment, including banking, cashflows, and audits.
3. Operating Model: Ensure the review and finalisation of management accounts, including monthly reconciliations, by Service Level Agreement deadlines. Ensure the preparation and finalisation of financial statements and liaise with internal and external auditors. Ensure the review and finalisation of statutory returns (FSB, CIPC, SARS, and others) are done within the required frameworks and timelines. Ensure delivery targets/objectives are met and operate in a supportive manner to achieve successful delivery.
4. Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure defined legal, statutory, and regulatory compliance is appropriately implemented and maintained at the required standards for the team. Monitor operational risk and governance structures, measures, and frameworks within the team and address issues as necessary. Manage expenses, costs, and identify cost-saving opportunities to support the department in achieving its financial goals.
5. Operating Model: Develop and implement team operational plans to meet delivery objectives. Identify opportunities to improve internal processes and supply chain. Resolve operational conflicts. Set achievable delivery targets and motivate the team. Support the business in preparing budgets and forecasts.

What will make you successful in this role?

1. Qualifications and Experience: 8 years relevant management-level experience in the department applying for.
2. Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations. Understanding of agile development lifecycles. Commitment to continuous professional development. Skills in change management, executive business writing, presentation, task management, communication, innovation, risk-taking, quality focus, financial statement interpretation, and personal attributes fostering credibility, entrepreneurship, influence, collaboration, and ownership.

Additional Information:

The shortlisting process begins once the application due date is reached. The duration depends on the progress and line managers' availability.

Our Commitment to Transformation:

AfroCentric is committed to transformation and embracing diversity. Our Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered during recruitment. We aim to create an inclusive workforce reflecting societal demographics and supporting people with disabilities.

If you do not hear from us within a month of applying, consider your application unsuccessful.

Additional Details:

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Finance and Accounting / Auditing

Industries: Government Administration