Financial Manager

KingsleyIrons Recruitment; Witbank; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company is seeking an experienced Financial Manager to drive financial success while ensuring compliance and accuracy in operations. The role involves leading a finance team, overseeing financial reporting, and managing audits, while requiring strong leadership and financial skills.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years post-article experience in finance.
• Experience with SAGE or ERP implementations is advantageous.
• Prior management experience of at least 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a finance team of 10-15 members.
• Oversee monthly management reporting for six legal entities.
• Prepare and review annual financial statements.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Reporting

Compliance

Education

CA(SA)

Tools

SAGE

ERP Solutions

Job description

DESCRIPTION/SYNOPSIS:
Our client is seeking an experienced Financial Manager to join our dynamic team in the mining sector. The ideal candidate will lead a team of finance professionals and drive the organisation's financial success by ensuring compliance, accuracy, and innovation in all financial operations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• CA(SA) highly advantageous.
• At least 5 years post-article experience within a mining, manufacturing, or similar industry.
• Experience in implementing new systems, particularly SAGE / ERP solutions, is advantageous.
• Excellent staff management and leadership skills, with a minimum of 3 years in a management role.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage a finance team of 10-15 members, ensuring optimal performance and alignment with organisational goals.
• Oversee monthly management reporting for two business segments, including six legal entities, ensuring timely and accurate financial insights.
• Prepare and review annual financial statements, serving as the primary contact for external auditors.
• Contribute to ERP system implementation, overseeing the transition to the new system.
• Manage liquidity and cash flow effectively.
• Review and approve payment schedules.
• Oversee cost allocations, ensuring accuracy.
• Supervise customer invoicing processes for timely and accurate billing.
• Manage SARS submissions, including VAT, income tax, PAYE, and other statutory requirements, ensuring compliance with tax regulations.
• Review payroll processes.
• Support external financing applications with necessary financial data and insights.
• Undertake other responsibilities as required, consistent with the role of a finance manager.

SOFT SKILLS:

• Ability to inspire and lead a team towards achieving organizational goals.
• Convey complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Address challenges with creative and effective solutions.
• Adaptability to changes, such as system implementations or regulatory updates.
• Ensure accuracy in financial reports, statements, and processes.
• Prioritize tasks to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Evaluate financial data for strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, fostering positive relationships.

Desired Skills:

• Team leadership capabilities.
• Flexibility to handle organizational changes.

About The Employer:

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