Financial Manager

Pedros Chicken; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food organization in KwaZulu-Natal is looking for a Financial Manager to oversee finance and accounting operations. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years in a leadership role and a degree in finance or accounting. Responsibilities include developing financial policies, managing audits, and leading the finance team. Experience in the retail or FMCG sectors is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Degree in finance, accounting, auditing or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership role managing a team of 10 or more.
• 7 years’ experience in finance and accounting.
• Understanding of IFRS and compliance with tax legislation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the finance and accounting operations.
• Develop policies and standard operating procedures.
• Lead and manage the finance division team.
• Manage the audit process with auditors.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Tax compliance

IFRS knowledge

ERP systems knowledge

Education

Degree in finance or accounting

Tools

Sage 200

Sage Evolution

Job description

The Financial Manager will be responsible for overseeing the Finance and accounting operations of the Pedros organisation.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Developing and implementing policies and standard operating procedures within the finance department
2. Managing and maintaining the accounting systems
3. Overseeing the accounting function including financial reporting
4. Leading and managing a finance division team, providing guidance, performance management and support
5. Managing the accounts receivable function
6. Ensuring tax compliance and compliance with statutory regulations
7. Implementing and enhancing financial controls and ensuring best practices are applied
8. Managing the audit process by liaising with external and internal auditors to ensure all audit requirements are met
9. Managing budgets, variance analysis, identify, implement cost-cutting and process improvements related to finance
10. Identify opportunities and implement solutions to integrate technology into core financial operations for better scalability
11. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive efficiency, innovation, and financial discipline

Requirements

1. A degree in finance, accounting, auditing or related field.
2. Minimum of 5 years in a leadership role (manage a team of 10 or larger) and 7 years’ experience in the finance and accounting field
3. Certification in Sage 200 or similar ERP systems is advantageous
4. A strong understanding of IFRS
5. Knowledge of compliance to relevant tax legislation
6. Knowledge of the finance function in the retail and/or FMCG industries will be advantageous
7. POS - GAAP / Micros knowledge, including WMS systems and ERP systems such as Sage Evolution
8. Valid driver’s licence