Financial Manager

Staff Solutions Recruitment; George; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Accountant / Financial Manager in George, Western Cape. The ideal candidate will manage the full financial function, provide critical financial reports to management, and advise on investment options. Applicants must be CA / CIMA qualified with at least 5 years of post-articles experience. Knowledge of accounting software, preferably Sage Online, is essential. Experience in steel manufacturing, construction, and logistics will be an advantage. Competitive salary and company benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• CA / CIMA qualified candidates preferred.
• 5 years post articles experience is required.
• Must have proven experience as a Senior accountant or Financial Manager.

Responsibilities

• Manage full financial function.
• Provide and interpret financial reports.
• Advise on investment options.
• Develop financial trends and projections.
• Conduct evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
• Liaise with auditors for finance monitoring.
• Engage in cost accounting processes.
• Collaborate with departments for cost analysis.

Skills

Financial report interpretation

Investment advising

Cost accounting

Collaboration with departments

Education

CA / CIMA qualified

5 years post articles experience

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 groups 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