Finance Manager (Ca / Sa) | Kenilworth, Cape Town

Cape Racing, Brand Of Kenilworth Racing (Pty) Ltd.; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A notable hospitality organization in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Finance Manager (CA/SA). The successful candidate will provide financial advice, manage day-to-day activities, and ensure adherence to IFRS. Responsibilities include preparing accurate financial statements and budgets, analyzing monthly results, and overseeing credit control. Ideal candidates must possess a degree in commerce and be a registered Chartered Accountant with relevant supervisory experience in the arts or hospitality sector.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in a financial accounting environment.
• Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience.
• Experience in the arts, culture, tourism and hospitality sector is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate financial statements and management accounts.
• Preparation of annual budget and monthly forecasts.
• Advise on financial health and risks to the company.

Skills

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Planning and organisational skills

Team management skills

Education

Matric/Grade 12 certificate

Bachelor Degree in B.Com / B.Acc / Bpt / B (Hons)

Registered as a Chartered Accountant (CA/SA) with SAICA

Tools

MS Office (advanced Excel)

Advanced Power BI

Advanced SQL

Sage Evolution

Job description

Finance Manager (CA/SA)

We are looking to hire an experienced, high performing Finance Manager (CA/SA). The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 to 4 years' experience. The Finance Manager will provide financial advice on business planning and assist in the decision making process to ensure that the business is financially successful.

The Finance Manager will manage day-to-day financial activities and report to the Executive Finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate financial statements and management accounts
• Preparation and submission of accurate management accounts
• Ensure adherence to IFRS
• Preparation of the annual budget
• Preparation of monthly forecasts
• Review, analyse and interpret monthly results for accuracy and against targets
• Review and preparation of monthly accruals, prepayments and provisions etc.
• Preparation of Annual Financial Statements
• Contribute as a member of the company support system
• Ensure financial risks are communicated
• Advise regarding the financial health position of the company
• Review creditor reconciliations
• Ensure accuracy of debtor invoicing and supplier reconciliations
• Review payments for authorisation and validity
• Review balance sheet account reconciliations
• Monitoring and overseeing credit control function
• Review and oversee all month‑end functions, general ledger and stock procedures
• General assistance during external audit, including schedules and financial statements
• Effective internal controls: continuously follow financial procedures and policies
• General assistance during internal control visits and internal audits
• Implementation of external or internal audit requirements
• Identification and fixing of control weaknessespleting monthly finance checklist to be reviewed and signed off
• Ensure the completion of departmental job descriptions
• Ensure the completion of personal development plans for staff
• Manage work performance of all employees
• Manage leave, attendance and absenteeism
• Represent the company at external forums, peer groups, conferences, etc.
• Handle queries from stakeholders
• Observant, with exceptional attention to detail
• Highly accurate
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)
• Good problem‑solving skills
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Excellent team management skills
• Above average report writing skills
• Honest and reliable
• Discretion and an understanding of confidentiality issues
• Able to present information clearly and concisely
• Flexibility and adaptability to juggle a range of different tasks

Desired Experience & Qualification

Required Experience

• At least 3 to 4 years proven experience at a senior level in a financial accounting environment
• Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience
• Relevant experience in the culture, arts, tourism and hospitality services sector is advantageous
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and regulatory requirements

Required Qualification(s)

• Matric/Grade 12 certificate
• Bachelor Degree in B.Com / B.Acc / Bpt / B (Hons) required
• Registered as a Chartered Accountant (CA/SA) with the SAICA is required
• MS Office (with advanced Excel working experience) is required
• Advanced Power BI is required
• Advanced SQL is required
• Supervisory level exposure to Sage Evolution is required

Interested?

Should you not hear from us after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Only shortlisted candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted.

The company reserves the right to not fill the position should a suitable candidate not be found.

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