Financial Manager

Zutari; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Pretoria is seeking a Financial Advisor to provide financial guidance and support to African Business Units. The ideal candidate will have a BCom Accounting degree, at least 6 years of relevant experience, and be proficient in financial software. Responsibilities include budgeting, financial modelling, and ensuring compliance with tax laws. This role requires travel as needed and is focused on fostering a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years relevant working experience.
• Experience in managing finance staff.
• Understanding of tax laws and regulations in Africa.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial guidance to African Business Units.
• Play a key role in budget forecasting and planning.
• Prepare and review monthly management reports.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Financial modelling

Leadership

Knowledge of African treasury policies

Education

BCom Accounting degree or similar

Tools

Financial software

Job description

Overview

Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.

Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years' experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa. We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people's lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

What kind of talent do we pursue?

We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

Role & Responsibilities

• Financial guidance and support to African Business Units
• Playing a key role in the budgeting, forecasting and planning process
• Financial modelling, analysis and presentation of findings to senior stakeholders
• Preparation and review of the monthly management reports
• Monthly reconciliation control of general ledger accounts
• Monthly review of Greater African Business unit’s performance and recommendation of profitability turnaround strategy
• Financial review of project proposal for both RSA and Greater Africa business units
• Interaction with the in-country tax advisers and business consultants where necessary and external audit and tax audit support where necessary
• Review and approval of bank transactions on various banking platforms with major banks in both RSA and Greater Africa business units
• Making sure monthly tax returns (VAT, WHT, Employee tax) are reviewed, submitted and payments made on time

Minimum Requirements

• Preferred candidate must have a minimum of a BCom Accounting degree or similar qualification with a minimum of 6 years relevant working experience
• Management of finance staff
• Must have financial software skills and be able to implement appropriate financial processes and procedures
• Must be prepared to travel if necessary
• Understanding of Africa treasury policies (sending and repatriating money to and from RSA between Greater Africa business units)
• Understanding of direct and indirect taxes and levies’ laws and regulations (WHT, VAT, Employee tax, GST etc) in the Greater African business units
• Statutory reporting requirements of different business units in Greater Africa / understanding of transfer pricing rules between RSA and other Greater Africa business units

We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices. In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups within South Africa.