Financial Manager

Joubert and Associates; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fruit packing and cooling enterprise in Paarl is seeking a seasoned Financial Manager to oversee day-to-day financial operations. The successful candidate will support the General Manager in strategic decisions, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance while enhancing internal financial controls.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification (BAcc / BCom) required.
• At least 5 years post qualification experience needed.
• Relevant professional registration will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all day-to-day financial management.
• Prepare and provide accurate monthly management accounts.
• Manage cash flow planning and compliance with income tax and VAT.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

BAcc / BCom

Professional registration (CA / CIMA / SAIPA)

Job description

Stellenpak, a well-established fruit packing and cooling enterprise in Paarl, serving a niche market segment in the fruit industry, is looking for a seasoned Financial Manager to join the team.

The incumbent will be responsible for all the day-to-day financial management aspects of the company and will provide support to the General Manager with development of strategy. The incumbent must supply the GM and Board with accurate and timeous financial reports to ensure that strategic decisions can be made and implemented.

Key Performance Areas :

• Timeous and accurate monthly management accounts
• Budget and forecasting
• Cash flow planning and management
• Monthly reconciliations, accruals and journals
• Income Tax and VAT compliance
• Year-end audit preparation
• Reviewing and improving internal financial controls (risk management)
• Staff management and support to the finance team

Requirements :

Relevant tertiary qualification (BAcc / BCom)

Relevant professional registration will be advantageous (CA / CIMA / SAIPA)

At least 5 years post qualification experience

Experience in managing a team

Commercially-minded and entrepreneurial aptitude

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Multi-tasking ability and ability to prioritise

Management and leadership aptitude

Deadline-orientated

Well-developed communication and administration skills

An individual who is a team player and willing to walk the extra mile

Professional integrity and honesty to deliver an excellent standard of work