Group Financial Manager (CA) - Manufacturing

Isilumko Staffing; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Group Financial Manager to oversee financial operations for a retail client. This role involves managing a financial team, ensuring IFRS compliance, and providing financial insights to the CEO. Candidates must be CA(SA) qualified with a solid background in financial management and experience in a retail environment. Strong analytical and interpersonal skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Matric.
• 5 to 10 years post qualification with at least three years in financial management in retail/manufacturing.
• Used to small to medium enterprise financial systems.
• Clear credit record and great reference checks.

Responsibilities

• Manage Bookkeeper, Creditors clerk and Debtors clerk directly.
• Provide financial insights and ensure IFRS compliance.
• Automate processes and mitigate risk.
• Conduct variance analysis and draft management reports.

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial management

Compliance

Financial forecasting and modelling

AI financial tools

Taxation

Negotiation

Contract drafting

Inventory management

Analytical

Team player

Conflict handling

Dealing with people

Time management and delegation

Problem solving

Coaching

Education

CA(SA) – Chartered Accountant (South Africa)

Tools

XERO Accounting Package

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Power Point

Job description

One of our retail clients are looking for an experienced Group Financial Manager (CA), to join their team, reporting to the CEO.

Qualifications and experience

• Matric
• CA(SA) – Chartered Accountant (South Africa), registered with SAICA (South African Institute of Chartered Accountants).
• Compliance with ongoing CPD (Continuous Professional Development) requirements as per SAICA regulations.
• 5 to 10 years post qualification with at least three (3) years working in a financial management role in a retail or manufacturing environment.
• Used to working in a small to medium enterprise and able to successfully implement best practice financial systems in such an environment.
• Clear credit record
• Great track record as reference checks will be conducted upfront
• MS Outlook – intermediate
• MS Word – intermediate
• MS Power point – intermediate
• MS Excel – advanced
• XERO Accounting Package – advanced user
• SAAS – Browser Based Software
• Greater understanding of AI Technology and applied principles.

Key skills

• Cost accounting
• Financial management
• Compliance
• Financial forecasting and modelling
• AI financial tools
• Taxation
• Negotiation
• Contract drafting
• Inventory management
• Analytical
• Team player
• Conflict handling
• Dealing with people (customers, suppliers, colleagues)
• Time management and delegation
• Problem solving
• Coaching

Key performance areas

• Manage Bookkeeper, Creditors clerk and Debtors clerk directly. Manage Office Manager and Administrator indirectly
• Providing financial insights
• IFRS compliance
• Automate processes
• Mitigate risk
• Identify discrepancies during reconciliations
• Drafting and implementing financial policies
• Implement automated aging reports and credit control measures
• Conduct variance analysis
• Internal and external audit
• Review annual financial statements
• Draft and submit management reports
• Forecasting
• Budgeting
• Cash flow oversight
• Trust liquidity
• Advise CEO regarding balancing equity and debt payments, investments and risks
• Safeguard cash assets
• Monitor and hedge foreign exchange
• Liaise with the banks
• Use Spotlight Reporting integrated with XERO, for treasury reports
• Present annual financial budget to management
• Review budget performance on a monthly basis
• Review tax calculations
• SARS audits and disputes
• CAPEX budget
• Asset lifecycle management
• Risk assessment and insurance for fixed assets
• ROI analysis
• Company Secretariat functions
• BEEE
• Project Assessments and Feasibility Studies