Financial Manager

Umjikelo Recruitment Services; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Financial Manager in Johannesburg. The successful candidate will oversee the financial function, prepare management accounts, and implement internal controls. Candidates must have strong IFRS knowledge, 5+ years of experience as a Chartered Accountant, and the ability to work independently. This role highlights the importance of leadership and analytical skills in a commercial environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of +/- 5 years post articles in commerce.
• Knowledge of foreign exchange & fair value adjustments.
• Attention to detail and accuracy is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper management of company's financial function.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and stakeholders.

Skills

Strong IFRS knowledge

Financial accounting skills

Management accounting skills

Analytic thinking

Leadership abilities

Experience with Sage X3

Time management

Education

Qualified Chartered Accountant

Job description

The Financial Manager works closely with the Financial and Operations Director to ensure the management and co-ordination of the company's financial function according to sound financial systems, practices and processes that comply with relevant legislation and financial reporting standards and enable the company to achieve its strategic financial objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strong IFRS knowledge and experience with practical application of various IFRS standards
• Strong financial accounting and management accounting skills
• Must be able to review and implement internal controls
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly cash flows
• Prepare annual budgets and regular profit forecasts per cost centre, as well as balancesheets and cash flows
• Control and monitor fixed assets
• Oversee accounting staff Management skills and experience;
• Perform analysis of the various business areas, looking at GPs and costing of products relating to imports, etc
• Treasury function
• Determination of Forex exposure and cover levels, and reporting thereon
• Preparation of interim and annual financial statements, including the compilation of the Group reporting financial and tax packs
• Completion of the taxation and VAT calculation, and preparation required relating thereto
• Will be involved in due diligence work relating to acquisitions
• Prepare and compile monthly information as required;
• Any other statutory functions/requirements

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Manage relationship with external auditors
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders as required
• Assist internal stakeholders, as required, with financial support

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with +/- 5 years post articles experience in commerce
• Have knowledge of foreign exchange & fair value adjustments
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent analytic thinking ability
• Team player
• Good leadership abilities
• Highly performance driven
• Experience with Sage X3 is a plus
• Good time management in order to meet work deadlines
• Culture fit is important
• Must have gained exposure in a commercial business
• Must be a self-started, team player, work independently and use their own initiative, thereby adding value to the company

This is an AA/EE appointment and only applications from South AfricanHistorically Disadvantaged Individuals (HDI) will considered.

If you have not received a response within 48 hours of submitting your resume, please consider your application as being unsuccessful.