Finance Manager Johannesburg, South Africa

Liham Consulting; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consulting firm is in search of a seasoned Finance Manager in Johannesburg. The successful candidate will oversee finance, accounting, and compliance activities, manage cash flow, and ensure accurate reporting. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Commerce and be a Chartered Accountant, with at least 5 years in a management role in a relevant industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a management role.
• Experience in manufacturing, freight & logistics, trading environment is advantageous.
• Experience with tax, SARS, management accounts, and audit.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and submitting tax returns and VAT submissions.
• Cash flow management and forecasting.
• Overseeing finances and reporting compliance.

Skills

Chartered Accountant

Management experience

Experience with finance instruments

ERP system implementation

Forex accounting

Education

Bachelor of Commerce Degree

Articled – SAIPA/ SAICA

Tools

CaseWare

Evolution

Syspro

SAP

Job description

Overview

Our multinational client is looking to employ a seasoned Finance Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for finance, accounting, compliance activities amongst other duties. Apply now.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and submitting tax returns and VAT submission for all operations
• Cash flow management, forecasting and review reports from divisions
• Inventory Management; Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable Management
• Budgeting and forecasting and preparing budgets for board purposes.
• Overseeing finances and ensuring all reporting done in line with company policies.
• Implementation and standardization of financial controls across all operations and projects
• Liaising closely with all stakeholders to ensure their requirements are understood and met from a finance perspective.
• Ensuring and reviewing sales transactions on a monthly
• Monitoring and managing banking expenses including bank charges, commitment fees, facility fees
• Planning and coordinating year-end financial audit.
• Reviewing VAT submission documents, reconciliation of GP reports to Omni, General ledger reconciliations.
• Preparing quarterly results and submitting quarterly pack, including quarterly forecasts, to Exco for board presentation purposes.
• Drafting and preparing monthly packs using BI Tools
• Supporting and driving the business' core values and strategy especially in relation to trading
• Risk Management and compliance

Qualifications & Skills

• Chartered Accountant (preferred)
• Completed Bachelor of Commerce Degree (non-negotiable)
• Articled – SAIPA/ SAICA (non-negotiable)
• Must have minimum 5 years' experience in a management role
• Must have experience using systems (CaseWare, Evolution, Syspro, SAP) and System implementation (ERP)
• Must have experience in Manufacturing, Freight & logistics, Trading environment advantageous.
• Must have experience with finance instruments like hedging and forward cover, Bank negotiations
• Must have experience with Forex accounting experience, M&A – due diligence, funding models, Cash reserves – max revenue opportunities and other forex trading experiences
• Must have experience with raising finance – Capex, Ops funding requirements
• Must have tax, SARS, management accounts and audit experience

Suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not get a response within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.