Financial Manager | Investment Management | Tyger Valley

The Recruitment Council; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed financial services company is on the lookout for a dynamic Financial Manager to enhance its finance department. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual eager to grow and develop within the finance sector. The role involves overseeing reconciliations, managing cashflows, compiling management reports, and ensuring compliance with statutory regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a CA (SA) qualification and have a strong grasp of IFRS, along with proficiency in MS Office and accounting software. Join a thriving team where your contributions will drive financial excellence and innovation in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• CA (SA) qualification with 2 years post articles experience required.
• Strong technical skills in IFRS and proficiency in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Review reconciliations and monthly accounting processing.
• Compile management reports and manage cashflow and investments.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and annual financial statements.

Skills

Financial Management

IFRS Knowledge

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

Accounting Packages (Great Plains, SAP, Accpac)

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Time Management

Education

CA (SA) qualification

Tools

Great Plains

SAP

Accpac

Job description

An esteemed Financial Services company, renowned for its dedication to excellence, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Financial Manager to join its thriving team. The successful incumbent will be responsible for the financial management of the finance department. The individual is expected to work closely with the Accountants responsible for the accounting function and assist with any accounting issues as well as reviewing the monthly processing. We require the skills of a dynamic individual who has the willingness to learn and develop within a finance division.

Responsibilities:

1. Review of reconciliations.
2. Review of monthly accounting processing.
3. Compiling management reports and analysis.
4. Cashflow and investments management and approving of payments and collections.
5. Assist with budgeting and forecasting.
6. Ensuring all control accounts, balance sheets and income statements are reconciled on a monthly basis VAT and Income tax calculations and returns.
7. Statutory and regulatory returns (FSCA, Prudential Authority, Reserve Bank, SARS, NAMFISA).
8. Compilation of the annual financial statements in terms of IFRS.
9. Assist Regional Managers with financial information.
10. Liaising and assisting with internal and external auditors.
11. Resolving reconciling and long outstanding items on balance sheet reconciliations.
12. Systems, processes and internal control improvements.
13. Assist with ad hoc queries until resolution.

Requirements:

1. CA (SA) qualification.
2. 2 years’ post articles experience (Financial Services / Short Term Insurance Industry advantageous).
3. Strong technical skills, including sound IFRS knowledge.
4. MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook.
5. Experience in accounting packages such as Great Plains, SAP, Accpac advantageous.

Competencies:

1. Communication / presentation skills.
2. Interpersonal skills.
3. Achievement / results driven.
4. Team player.
5. Strong time management skills.
6. Numerical and analytical skills.
7. Deadline orientated.
8. Management skills.