Group Finance Manager

Impronics Technologies; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in South Africa seeks a Senior Finance Manager to oversee all financial functions and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. The role involves strategic financial planning, team management, and budgeting, requiring strong analytical skills and a Chartered Accountant qualification. The successful candidate will enhance the organization’s profitability and lead cross-functional teams while developing effective financial systems.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience in senior finance roles.
• Proven track record in managing teams.
• Excellent knowledge of IFRS and auditing principles.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for finance functions ensuring compliance.
• Support management with financial advice and planning.
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Reporting writing

Team management

IFRS knowledge

Education

Registered Chartered Accountant

Tools

SAGE

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Purpose Of The Job

Responsible for all finance functions and tasks for all entities. Ensures statutory and tax compliance; creates and implements policies and procedures. Supports the senior management team by offering insights and financial advice, in strategic planning and analysis that will allow them to make the best business decisions for the company.

Key relationships:

• External: Debtors & Creditors, Banks, Investors and Funders, External Auditors
• Internal: Finance Team, Operations Team and HOD, EXCO, Internal Auditors

Critical experience:

• At least 5-10 years’ experience in a senior finance role
• Strong budgeting and forecasting experience
• Excellent Microsoft skills
• SAGE experience preferred
• Audit knowledge
• Proven track record of mentoring, managing and training employees
• Excellent reporting writing skills
• Excellent track record in managing teams across the Globe
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent IFRS knowledge and experience

Minimum Education:

Registered Chartered Accountant

Technical competencies/ Professional expertise:

• Use Financial and Quantitative Data: Establishes realistic budgets; uses financial and quantitative information effectively to manage.
• Use Technical / Functional Expertise: Possesses up-to-date knowledge in the profession and industry; is regarded as an expert in the technical/functional area; accesses and uses other expert resources when appropriate.
• Know the Business: Shows understanding of issues relevant to the broad organization and business; keeps that knowledge up-to-date; has and uses cross functional knowledge.

Manage Profitability:

Emphasizes the need to contribute to the organisation’s profitability; makes decisions that enhance the organisation’s financial position.

Develop Systems and Processes:

Identifies and implements effective processes and procedures for accomplishing work.

Key Performance areas:

• Audit
• Acquisitions
• Disposals
• Financial Management
• Group reporting
• Budget Planning and Forecast
• Treasury
• Employee management
• Ad Hoc and Miscellaneous