Financial Manager

Headhunters; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Financial Manager to join a manufacturing company in Gauteng. The role involves managing financials, ensuring compliance, and providing financial reporting. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting and 5+ years of experience in a similar role. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in MS Office and SAP are required. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team in the manufacturing sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an Accounting or similar role within the Manufacturing Industry.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, reporting, and financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control financials of designated business units.
• Compile and submit monthly forecasts and annual income statements.
• Conduct variance analysis and create action plans.
• Assist in budget preparation and monitor adherence.
• Build and maintain effective internal and external relationships.

Skills

Management Accounting

Financial Reporting

Stock Count

Warehouse Analytics

Compliance

Cost Control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting (NQF 7)

Bachelor’s degree in accounting (NQF 8) with CIMA registration

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Overview

Our client, a leader in the Manufacturing Industry, is seeking to employ an experienced Financial Manager to join their team based in Elandsfontein (East Rand).

The purpose of the role is to analyse, consolidate, and compile accounting and financial data to enable accurate reporting and to develop financial solutions that align with company policies and industry regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (NQF 7) – Essential
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (NQF 8) with CIMA registration – Advantageous
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an Accounting or similar role within the Manufacturing Industry
• Computer literacy: MS Office, SAP / ERP systems
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, reporting, and financial systems

Key Performance Areas

• Management Accounting (35%)
• Financial Reporting (15%)
• Stock Count (10%)
• Warehouse Analytics (10%)
• Compliance (10%)
• Cost and Financial Control (10%)
• Customer Service Management (10%)

Responsibilities

• Management Accounting
• Manage and control financials of designated business units.
• Ensure financial systems and structures support compliance and business performance.
• Maintain integrity and completeness of financial records.
• Ensure alignment with IFRS standards.
• Financial Reporting
• Compile and submit monthly forecasts, annual income statements, and balance sheets.
• Prepare dashboards and flash reports.
• Conduct variance analysis and create action plans.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts monthly.
• Stock Count
• Assist in preparation and attendance of monthly stock counts.
• Conduct bi-monthly cycle counts (scrap, labels, etc.).
• Investigate and report on stock variances.
• Warehouse Analytics
• Analyze key performance indicators (e.g., battery rotation times, washing / charging cycles).
• Conduct inventory benchmarking and identify inefficiencies.
• Implement corrective action plans.
• Compliance
• Operate within internal controls and identify operational risks.
• Maintain and report on risk registers.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory and policy frameworks.
• Cost and Financial Control
• Assist in budget preparation and monitor adherence.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and control deviations.
• Report any financial irregularities or overspending.
• Customer Service Management
• Build and maintain effective internal and external relationships.
• Provide feedback and solutions to stakeholders.
• Represent the company in relevant meetings and engagements.

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proactive and action-oriented
• Excellent planning and organizational ability
• Effective communicator (verbal and written)
• Resilient and adaptable
• Customer-focused and collaborative

Please note: If you do not receive a response within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.