Finance Transaction Manager - Plattekloof, CT

The Finance Transaction Manager oversees the financial operations of an organization. They advise on investment plans, monitor the company's finances, and produce financial reports. They work closely with management to develop and implement strategies and plans to achieve the company's long-term objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Ensure quality control & integrity over all financial transactions, compliance, and financial reporting.
2. Review Income Statement and Balance Sheet items monthly to ensure reports are accurate and complete.
3. Provide full sets of management reports (accurate and complete) within deadlines every month, including various Franchisor financial reports.
4. Strategic input of financial results.
5. Analyzing various financial results from BI portals.
6. Reconciliation of all Balance Sheet items (preparation/reviews) on a monthly and yearly basis.
7. Review payments and reconciliations (VAT, salaries, suppliers, taxes, etc.).
8. Reporting and Project Accounting.
9. Control all month-end processing & reconciliation procedures, checklists, and work calendars to ensure all daily, weekly, and monthly finance deadlines are met.
10. Control all year-end close procedures.
11. Develop business processes and internal controls to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
12. Annual financial statements of all retail entities.
13. Insurance-related work and ensuring company policies are up to date and adequately insured.
14. Liaise with insurance brokers, banks, auditors, and landlords.
15. Treasury:
16. Manage all taxation calculations (Income, Provisional & Deferred) and submissions to SARS.
17. Handle SARS related audits.
18. Oversee stock take procedures and analyze results.
19. Prepare annual budgets.
20. Conduct acquisition and due diligence related work.
21. Streamline/automate systems and procedures.
22. Prepare presentations for directors and shareholders meetings.
23. Maintain systems, like Sage Evolution, etc.
24. Provide full backup for Finance Lead when not available.
25. Manage certain projects and objectives throughout the year.
26. Creditors:
27. Ensure creditor payments are in line with the agreed budget process, i.e., timeframes.
28. Supply input to the annual budget process and highlight monthly fluctuations timeously.
29. Assist with creditors provisioning (accruals) of outstanding invoices.
30. Conduct internal and external creditors reconciliations.
31. Perform age analysis reconciliations.

Requirements:

1. CA (SA) or CIMA with minimum 4 years post article experience in industry; or BCom degree with completed SAICA/SAIPA articles.
2. Minimum 6 years post article experience in a similar position.
3. At least 2 years of retail experience.
4. Completely proficient in English.
5. Knowledge & understanding of IFRS for SME and SA taxes.
6. High computer literacy.
7. Sage Evolution knowledge will be a strong advantage.
8. Excellent reconciliation skills & strong financial technical knowledge.