Group Finance Manager

Our client, a leading player in the renewable energy sector is looking for Group Financial Manager - located in the Newlands area of Cape Town, which is a well-known suburb situated on the southern side of the city. It's close to the foot of Table Mountain and near other areas like Claremont and Rondebosch.

They specialise in delivering sustainable energy solutions to Commercial and Industrial customers. Their projects span across Southern Africa, they also provide operations and maintenance, asset management, metering, and monitoring services through our various divisions.

If you are a proactive and experienced financial leader with a passion for the renewable energy sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our clients growing team – Shouneez@salixrecruitment.co.za

Duties:

• Ensure quality control and integrity over all financial transactions, compliance, and monthly financial reporting.
• Revenue recognition on various project contracts according to IFRS15.
• Monthly reviews of income statement and balance sheet items, ensuring accurate and complete reports up to management level.
• Submission of monthly and ad hoc group reporting requirements, including monthly information to the consolidation system.
• Timely preparation of accurate management reports every month.
• Accurate cost allocation at cost centre and project level.
• Assess and improve financial processes and systems.
• Prepare accurate margin analysis tools and reports within deadlines.
• Facilitate discussions with operations based on margin analysis tools and reports.
• Provide decision-useful information to operations and management.
• Timely preparation of cash flow forecasts and monitor working capital cycle.
• Improve and maintain forecasting models and tools.
• Provide strategic input based on financial results.
• Reconcile all balance sheet items (monthly and yearly).
• Review payments and reconciliations (VAT, EMP, wages, suppliers, etc.).
• Lead and manage the finance team.
• Oversee month-end processing, reconciliation procedures, checklists, and work calendars.
• Ensure all daily, weekly, and monthly finance deadlines are met.
• Oversee year-end close procedures.
• Develop and enhance internal controls and business processes.
• Preparation of audit files and facilitate statutory audits.
• Manage foreign payment requests, hedging of currency exposures, and forex accounting.
• Insurance-related tasks, ensuring company policies are up to date and adequately insured.
• Liaise with insurance brokers, banks, auditors, and landlords.
• Responsible for cash flow management, including forecasts.
• Provide full backup for the Group Financial Controller when unavailable.
• Perform ad hoc duties and projects within the finance department as required.

Job Experience & Skills Required:

Qualifications:

• Matric (Garde 12)
• BCom Accounting
• BCom Honours / CTA
• CA(SA)

Experience:

• Completed SAICA Articles of any of the BIG 5 audit firms
• Minimum of 4 years post-article experience in industry
• Must have 2 years management experience.

Skills & Competencies:

• Analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven track record of delivering results and meeting deadlines.
• Experience in the financial management of the construction industry and/or renewables is highly preferable.
• Proficiency in SAP Business One is an advantage.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel (Intermediate level or higher).
• Ability to handle high volume, stress, and tight deadlines (non-negotiable).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective people management skills.
• Self-starter, adaptable, energetic, and confident.

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.