Financial Manager

The HR Company; Durban; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions distributor in South Africa seeks a Financial Manager in Durban whose role includes enhancing financial health and strategic growth. Candidates must be Qualified Chartered professionals with at least 15 years of pertinent experience, capable of managing complex financial processes, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in similar role.
• Proven track record in exporting and forex management.
• Strong financial reporting and statutory reporting experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all finance functions to maintain a healthy financial position.
• Prepare month-end accounts and ensure annual reports are accurate.
• Conduct internal audits and manage Treasury and Forex.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Numerical proficiency

Cash flow management

Education

Qualified Chartered

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Leading distributor of energy solutions within South Africa and cross border requires a Financial Manager (Durban) who will be responsible for the company's sustained long-term financial health and growth.

POSITION INFO : Key Functions

• Lead and manage all functions within the organisation to maintain a healthy financial position and meet the prescribed guidelines.
• Manage and upskill the finance / accounting team.
• Prepare a summary of month-end accounts
• Ensure the annual financial reports are in order at year end
• Manage forecasts and plan budgets across multiple departments / divisions.
• Forecast future needs using a long-term planning process to improve company performance.
• Assess, manage, and minimize risk.
• Set financial targets
• Support senior stakeholders on all business reviews.
• Analyze and report on financial performance.
• Develop and implement accounting / admin policies and improving financial processes.
• Manage internal controls.
• Manage overall portfolio
• Engage with investors & landlords
• Direct and develop and strategy.
• Conduct feasibility studies
• Monitor expenditure.
• Monitor cash flow & hedging of forex
• Evaluate investments opportunities
• Oversee audit and tax functions and ensure compliance
• Ensure compliance with accounting regulations.
• Forex analysis and forward cover management
• Scrutinize all legal contracts including supplier agreements, building leases, our own distribution agreements with our customers, local contracts including Fleet
• Conducting Internal audits at branch level from a financial and stock position
• Manage Treasury and Forex

Key Requirements

• Qualified Chartered -
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in similar role
• Proven track record of having dealt with importing and exporting and dealing with exchange rates / forex.
• Proven track record of advising and guiding in money investment
• Proven track record of successful forecasting and budgeting
• Cash flow management experience
• Accounting software knowledge and experience
• Excellent knowledge of accounting standards
• Know how to interpret complex financial information
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Exceptional numerical proficiency
• Financial reporting experience
• Statutory reporting experience

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Financial Manager • Durban, South Africa