Financial Manager

Communicate Recruitment; Springbok; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a Financial Manager at a pioneering company in South Africa. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to innovation and success, where your expertise in financial analysis and budget management will be crucial. In this role, you will oversee the preparation of management accounts, conduct variance analysis, and ensure robust internal controls. Collaborate with operational management to present insightful financial reports and lead the budgeting process. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a unique environment that values creativity and teamwork. Apply now and be part of a journey towards a prosperous future!

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial management and analysis.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and analysis of management accounts and financial reports.
• Manage the annual operational budget and cash flow forecasts.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budget Management

Cash Flow Management

Internal Controls

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Professional Certification (e.g., CA, CIMA)

Tools

Financial Software

Excel

Job description

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Financial Manager. Our client is the first of their kind in SA. If you are looking to be a part of a company that is forward-thinking, unique, and not like the rest, you will work in a collaborative team that will build a future full of new ideas and success. Apply today!

POSITION INFO :

You will lead the preparation and analysis of weekly management accounts, conducting variance analysis and providing insightful commentary. In collaboration with Operational Management, you will review financial results and present comprehensive weekly Financial-Operational and Capex reports.

Your role involves:

1. Managing the annual operational budget process, ensuring all forecasts are updated and Capex budgets and project reports are meticulously prepared.
2. Preparing cash flow forecasts and managing operational cash flows.
3. Overseeing the review and approval of EFT payments.
4. Scheduling quarterly stock counts, managing critical stock levels, and maintaining standard cost calculations and the item master schedule.
5. Ensuring the proper design and functioning of internal controls, documenting Standard Operating Procedures, and training staff accordingly.
6. Managing the fixed assets register, recording asset movements, and reconciling the fixed assets register with the general ledger.
7. Overseeing the local team, compiling the annual insurance declaration, and handling various ad-hoc financial tasks.