Financial Manager

Staff Solutions; George; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial management firm in George is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant/Financial Manager to oversee the full financial function. The ideal candidate will have a CA or CIMA qualification, 5 years of post-articles experience, and a proven track record in financial management. Responsibilities include providing financial reports, advising on investment options, and developing projections. Knowledge in industries like steel manufacturing or logistics is beneficial.

Qualifications

• 5 years post articles experience in accounting.
• Strong understanding of financial trends and market patterns.
• Proven experience as a Senior Accountant or Financial Manager.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full financial function.
• Provide financial reports to management.
• Advise on investment options.
• Develop financial trends and projections.
• Conduct cost-reduction evaluations.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Cost Accounting

Investment Advice

Management Skills

Education

CA / CIMA qualification

Tools

Sage Online

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Management of full financial function.
• Provide financial reports and interpret financial information to managerial staff while recommending further courses of action.
• Advise on investment options.
• Develop trends and projections for the group’s finances.
• Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
• Liaise with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of company finances.
• Correspond with various other departments, discussing company plans and agreeing on future paths to be taken.
• Engage in cost accounting processes to analyse, track, and report on costs associated with business operations.
• Collaborate with relevant departments to gather cost-related information.

Job Requirements

• CA / CIMA qualified will be given preference.
• 5 years post articles experience.
• Proven experience as a Senior accountant / Financial Manager.
• Understanding of financial trends both within the company and general market patterns.
• Sound knowledge of accounting software, preferably Sage Online.
• People and general management experience will be given preference.
• Industry knowledge—Steel manufacturing, Construction, Laser cutting and Transport / Logistics.