Group Financial Manager - Sandton - (Ref 7030) 60000

Smart Network; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial management firm is seeking an experienced financial analyst to specialize in cash flow forecasting and financial analysis. The role involves performing regular updates on cash flow forecasts, analyzing variances, and supporting the operational finance team. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Financial Accounting, 2-3 years of relevant commercial experience, and advanced proficiency in Excel. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a strategic mindset to identify risks and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Financial Accounting or similar required.
• 3 years of articles with a medium-sized firm.
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years of commercial experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform and update cash flow forecasts regularly.
• Ensure accurate reporting on cash flow forecasts.
• Reconcile foreign suppliers and currency variances.

Skills

Advanced excel

Financial modelling

Forecasting

Good communication skills

Strategic mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Financial Accounting

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

DUTIES : Performing and updating of cash flow forecast on a daily / weekly / monthly basis : Accurate and timeous reporting on cash flow forecast Analysis of variances between forecast and actual cash flow, to mitigate potential risk Daily / weekly / monthly checking of foreign procurement department : Reconciliation of foreign suppliers Reconciliation of foreign exchange variances Checking of foreign purchases against supporting documentation Overseeing the annual budgeting process including rolling budgets / forecasts Providing support to the Group CFO and operational finance team as and when required.

Desired Experience & Qualification

SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS : Bachelors' degree in Financial Accounting (or similar);3 Years article with medium size firm Minimum of 2 to 3 years commercial experience Advanced excel Proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting, and analysis Good communication skills, with the ability to distil complex financial concepts into clear, concise insights Strategic mindset to identify opportunities and mitigate risks