Financial Manager

Exceed Human Resource Consultants; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm seeks an experienced Finance Manager to oversee accounting processes, ensure compliance, and manage financial audits. The role involves strategic budgeting, team leadership, and contributing to the company's financial integrity. Ideal candidates will hold a CA (SA) qualification and possess over 7 years in a related role, demonstrating strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of work experience in a similar role.
• Ability to lead and mentor finance team.
• Positive attitude and open to change.

Responsibilities

• Oversees full accounting function and financial compliance.
• Manages audit processes and liaises with auditors.
• Leads HR functions and manages finance team.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Adaptability

Education

CA (SA) qualification

Job description

Reference:10465 MLRConsultant:Michelle le RouxJob Description:Set up Governance and Controls in the Finance function:

• Oversees the full accounting function – development of all accounting process and procedures, determines deadlines for submission
• Implements and monitors compliance with financial controls and procedures
• Deals with and resolves all finance related queries/requests from directors (ad hoc basis)

Management of the Operational Finance function:

• Oversees and manages the completion of the monthly management accounts
• Review and support producer cost invoicing monthly
• Provides authorisation of weekly payments including producer payments, creditor and Fruit creditor payments
• Manages communication and liaison with the Reserve to deal with requests or queries and new applications.
• Deals with current bankers including application for overdrafts and all bank related queries/applications/requests

Audit Management:

• Conducts yearly audit and reviewing of annual financial statements
• Manages the internal and external auditors
• Engage with auditors throughout process and respond to queries on tax returns
• Engages with auditors to identify possible updates and amendments to processes to optimize the accounting system

Cash flow Management:

• Reviews weekly cash flow and request amendments
• Cash flow management and communication to directors
• Communicates cashflow situation weekly

Budget Management:

• Gathers budget inputs and compiles first annual budget draft
• Reviews proposals and updates with directors
• On approval submit to Board to approve
• Conducts bi-annual reviews

QX finance set-up and maintenance:

• Yearly set-up of QX for the new season
• Set-up and maintenance of producer advances on a weekly basis
• Set-up and maintenance of creditors cost templates
• Set-up of cost code and maintenance
• Set-up and maintenance of agent commission

New Company Setups and Finance:

• Assisting with set-up for international structure (specifically around financial systems and procedures)
• Ensure POPIA compliance across the business

Directors’ meetings and AGM:

• Preparing board packs
• Presenting information to directors and shareholders

HR Administration:

• HR function – Recruitment/Set-up of new personnel and other ad hoc HR related issues
• Contracts – request input from consultants
• Provide basic HR administration support
• Payroll: Submitting information to administrators monthly and reviewing pay slips before execution

People Management:

• Manage the finance team
• Coach and mentoring of staff
• Setting of goals and objectives for the finance team

Qualifications:

• CA (SA) qualification
• 7+ years of work experience in a similar role
• Good communication skills
• Ability to lead, monitor, and train a finance team where necessary
• Positive attitude
• Adaptable and open to new ideas and frequent changes

How to Apply:

• Email your comprehensive CV [e-mail].
• If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.
• We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
• Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.