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Group Financial Manager (Ca) - Manufacturing / Retail

Isilumko Staffing

Pietermaritzburg

On-site

ZAR 600,000 - 900,000

Full time

30+ days ago

Job summary

A prominent retail client of a leading staffing agency is seeking an experienced Group Financial Manager (CA) to oversee financial operations and ensure compliance. The successful candidate will manage a team and implement financial systems in a dynamic environment. This role requires excellent leadership skills and a strong financial background with a focus on automation and compliance. Candidates must hold CA(SA) accreditation and possess relevant experience in retail or manufacturing sectors.

Qualifications

  • 5 to 10 years post qualification experience in financial management.
  • Compliance with CPD requirements as per SAICA.
  • Clear credit record with a great reference track record.

Responsibilities

  • Manage Bookkeeper and Clerks directly, providing financial insights.
  • Ensure compliance with IFRS and automate financial processes.
  • Conduct variance analysis and manage cash flow oversight.

Skills

Cost accounting
Financial management
Compliance
Financial forecasting and modelling
AI financial tools
Taxation
Negotiation
Contract drafting
Inventory management
Analytical
Team player
Conflict handling
Time management
Problem solving
Coaching

Education

CA(SA) – Chartered Accountant

Tools

MS Excel
XERO Accounting Package
SAAS

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

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