Financial Manager

Liham Consulting Pty (Ltd); Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Johannesburg is seeking a finance manager to draft financial reports, oversee budgeting, and manage cash flow. The ideal candidate will have a Chartered Accountant qualification, a Bachelor of Commerce, and at least 5 years of management experience. Familiarity with financial systems such as SAP and experience in manufacturing or logistics is preferred. Responsibilities include liaising with stakeholders and coordinating audits.

Qualifications

• Must have minimum 5 years' experience in a management role.
• Articled – SAIPA / SAICA (non-negotiable).
• Experience in manufacturing, freight, and logistics is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare monthly financial packs using BI Tools.
• Manage cash flow and forecasting.
• Implement financial controls across operations.
• Coordinate year-end financial audits.

Skills

Financial management

Risk management

Cash flow management

Stakeholder liaison

Budgeting and forecasting

Education

Chartered Accountant

Bachelor of Commerce Degree

Tools

SAP

CaseWare

Evolution

Syspro

Job description

Overview

• Drafting and preparing monthly packs using BI Tools
• Cash flow management, forecasting and review reports from divisions
• Responsible for Inventory Management; Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable Management
• Responsible for budgeting and forecasting and preparing budgets for board purposes.
• Overseeing finances and ensuring all reporting done in line with company policies.
• Preparing and submitting tax returns and VAT submission for all operations
• Implementation and standardization of financial controls across all operations and projects
• Liaising closely with all stakeholders to ensure their requirements are understood and met from a finance perspective.
• Ensuring and reviewing sales transactions on a monthly
• Planning and coordinating year-end financial audit.
• Reviewing VAT submission documents, reconciliation of GP reports to Omni, General ledger reconciliations.
• Preparing quarterly results and submitting quarterly pack, including quarterly forecasts, to Exco for board presentation purposes.
• Monitoring and managing banking expenses including bank charges, commitment fees, facility fees.
• Supporting and driving the business' core values and strategy especially in relation to trading
• Will be responsible for Risk Management and compliance

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (preferred)
• Completed Bachelor of Commerce Degree (non-negotiable)
• Articled – SAIPA / SAICA (non-negotiable)
• Must have minimum 5 years' experience in a management role
• Must have experience using systems such as CaseWare, Evolution, Syspro and SAP
• Must have experience in Manufacturing, Freight & logistics, Trading environment advantageous.

Suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not get a response within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.