Financial Manager

Staff Solutions Recruitment; George; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking a Financial Manager. The role involves managing the full financial function, providing financial reports to management, and advising on investment options. Ideal candidates should have 5 years experience post-articles, be CA/CIMA qualified, and have knowledge of Sage Online. Experience in steel manufacturing and logistics is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5 years post articles experience required.
• Experience as a Senior Accountant or Financial Manager essential.
• Understanding of financial trends both within the company and market.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full financial function.
• Provide financial reports and interpret information for management.
• Advise on investment options and develop financial trends.

Skills

Financial analysis

Cost accounting

Management skills

Investment advisory

Knowledge of Sage Online

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 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