Group Financial Manager

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking to hire a Group Financial Manager based at the client in Goodwood.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the full accounting function for a multimillion rand group of companies.
• Act as the key liaison between internal and external stakeholders.
• External stakeholders include Auditors, South African Reserve Bank (SARB), SARS, banks, and other capital providers.
• Internal stakeholders include the Legal team, Executive team, IT, Finance, HR, and heads of other departments.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, management accounts, and cash flow reports.
• Drive business efficiencies and implement innovative tax-saving strategies.
• Ensure compliance with all SARS reporting and monthly VAT returns.
• Conduct credit approvals exceeding R10 million.
• Oversee risk management, strategic planning, and audit preparation.
• Work across multiple currencies and ensure accurate reporting in different currencies.
• Consolidate financial results across multiple entities for accurate group reporting.
• Drive automation of key functions within the Finance Department, working closely with the finance team and IT to streamline processes and improve efficiency.

Requirements

• Completed articles CA(SA) or CIMA qualification is a requirement.
• CA(SA) qualification is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years in a senior financial management role within a large multi-company environment.
• Proven track record managing a dynamic debtors book and delivering actionable financial insights.
• Familiarity with consolidating financial entities and multi-currency reporting.
• Demonstrated experience in automating financial processes and implementing systems improvements.
• Experience in bridging and/or trade finance is advantageous. Further training will be provided in areas with no previous experience.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail required.
• Expertise in interpreting, analyzing, and reporting on financial data.
• Advanced proficiency in Sage AccPac or similar accounting software.
• A proactive and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of responsibilities and deliver results.
• Ensure all deliverable timelines are met.

Additional Duties

• Bookkeeping up to balance sheet (Cashbook processing and journals).
• Bank reconciliations.
• GL recons for all balance sheet accounts.
• Managing logbooks for company fleet/vehicles.
• Monthly VAT201 and EMP201 reconciliation and submission.
• Year-end closure and assistance in preparing the annual audit files.
• Creditor's function, including monthly credit run.
• Capturing of purchase orders.
• All other financial and administrative duties related to this position.

Key Skills

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