Financial Manager

Kingsleyirons Recruitment; Witbank; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Financial Manager in Witbank, Northern Cape. The ideal candidate will lead a finance team and ensure compliance and accuracy in all financial operations while driving innovation. Candidates should have a BCom Accounting degree and 5 years of relevant experience within the mining or manufacturing sectors, with strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 5 years post article experience within a mining/manufacturing or similar industry.
• Experience in managing compliance, accuracy, and innovation in financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a finance team of 15 members.
• Oversee monthly management reporting for multiple business segments.
• Prepare and review annual financial statements.
• Manage and optimise liquidity and cash flow.
• Supervise customer invoicing processes.

Skills

Leadership and management skills

Ability to inspire and guide teams

Analytical skills

Flexibility to handle changes

Education

BCom Accounting degree

CA(SA) (highly advantageous)

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Financial Manager to join their successful 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

• BCom Accounting degree
• CA(SA) highly advantageous.
• 5 years post article experience within a mining / manufacturing or similar industry
• Strong leadership and management skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a finance team of 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.
• Take responsibility for the preparation and review of annual financial statements, serving as the primary contact for external auditors.
• Contribute to the ERP system implementation project, overseeing the transition to the new system
• Manage and optimise liquidity and cash flow.
• Review and approve the payment schedule.
• Oversee cost allocations, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business activities.
• Supervise customer invoicing processes, ensuring 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 the organisation in external financing applications, providing necessary financial data and insights.
• Undertake other responsibilities as required, in line with the role of a finance manager.

Soft Skills

• Ability to inspire and guide a team toward achieving organisational goals.
• Convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Address challenges with creative and effective solutions.
• Flexibility to handle changes, such as system implementations or regulatory updates.
• Ensure accuracy in financial reports, statements, and processes.
• Prioritise tasks to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Evaluate financial data to make informed, strategic decisions.
• Work well with cross-functional teams, fostering positive relationships.