Jnr Financial Manager (Ca)

Pillango Placements; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the finance and loan industry is seeking a Jnr Financial Manager to oversee core accounting duties and evolve into a financial leadership role. The position requires strong leadership, compliance, and organizational skills with experience in financial services. The ideal candidate will manage reporting, budgeting, and staff development while ensuring accuracy in financial operations.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year post-articles experience, preferably in a financial services environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Monthly compilation and control of financial data including financial statements.
• Involvement in annual operating projections and monitoring monthly budget performance.
• Maintaining accounting records on Pastel.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Attention to Detail

Education

CA (SA) qualification

Job description

As the Jnr Financial Manager, your responsibilities will initially include core accounting duties, with the position evolving into a more focused financial leadership role as a dedicated Financial Accountant is appointed. Success in this role requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, preferably related to the finance and loan industry, leadership skills, and initiative-taking ability.

Responsibilities

1. Financial Reporting: Monthly compilation and control of financial data related to the company's operations, including income statements, financial statements, and cash flow statements.
2. Financial Planning: Involvement in short-term planning through managing annual operating projections and monitoring monthly budget performance. Assistance with long-term financial strategy updates and annual budget consolidation.
3. Capital Management: Maintenance of fixed asset register and management of capital expenditure planning based on available cash.
4. Treasury Management: Daily monitoring of bank balances to ensure cash availability for obligations.
5. Taxation: Accurate accounting of VAT and compliance with tax requirements.
6. Internal Audit and Risk Management: Overseeing process improvements, compliance testing, and staff training to ensure accurate financial records.
7. External Audit: Liaising with auditors, managing audit reports, and implementing corrective actions.
8. Revenue Management: Reporting occupancy figures and contributing to revenue goal strategies.
9. Staff Development: Managing and developing the financial staff once appointed.

Accounting Duties (Until Financial Accountant is appointed)

1. Billing to customers (monthly/daily).
2. Maintaining accounting records on Pastel.
3. Providing monthly customer statements.
4. Preparing and issuing biannual tax reconciliations.
5. Ensuring valid Tax Clearance and BEE Certificates and managing compliance audits.
6. Maintaining statutory compliance for all entities, including annual returns and vendor registrations.
7. Submitting VAT, PAYE, IT, Dividend Tax, and PTAX returns via e-filing, along with IRP5 and EMP reconciliations.
8. Processing salary and supplier payments through online banking for director approval.

Qualifications & Experience

• CA (SA) qualification.
• At least 1 year post-articles experience, preferably in a financial services environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is approximately R45,000 - R50,000 CTC per month. The client reserves the right to offer a market-related salary based on qualifications, skills, and experience.