Financial Services Manager : Shared Services

Smith Garb; Springs; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Garb is looking for an experienced financial leader to oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cashbook and Finance Administration in a large Shared Services environment.

You will drive accurate reporting, monthly reconciliations, and timely submissions while mentoring a sizeable team and coordinating with auditors, bankers, and partners. Strong JDE/Hyperion skills and a customer-focused mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable/Services Manager roles.
• Experience with Shared Services is advantageous.
• SAICA articles would be an advantage.
• Experience with JDE and Hyperion is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cashbook and Finance Administration.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting, monthly reconciliations and timely submissions.
• Manage and develop a large Financial Services team, ensuring SLAs and deadlines are met.
• Monitor cash flow forecasts and foreign exchange requirements.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain strong relationships with auditors, bankers and business partners.
• Ensure compliance with financial legislation, regulations and governance requirements.
• Support business planning, training and performance management initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Strategic planning

Education

Finance degree

Tools

JDE

Hyperion

MS Office

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cashbook and Finance Administration.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting, monthly reconciliations and timely submissions.
• Manage and develop a large Financial Services team, ensuring service level agreements and deadlines are met.
• Monitor cash flow forecasts and foreign exchange requirements.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors, bankers and business partners.
• Ensure compliance with financial legislation, regulations and governance requirements.
• Support business planning, training and performance management initiatives.

? What We're Looking For:

• A financial degree or relevant experience.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in an Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable or Services Manager role.
• Shared Services management experience will be advantageous.
• SAICA articles would be an advantage.
• Experience with JDE and Hyperion systems is beneficial.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving and relationship-building skills.
• A customer-service mindset, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.