Junior Financial Manager

Level-Up; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Germiston is seeking an Experienced Bookkeeper to manage financial transactions and administrative functions. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of financial management experience, preferably in the manufacturing sector, and hold a Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting. This role includes overseeing payroll management and ensuring compliance with tax regulations. The position offers opportunities for financial reporting and cost control management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in financial management in the manufacturing sector.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and manage financial transactions.
• Oversee debtors and creditors clerks in payroll processing.
• Prepare and present monthly management accounts and financial statements.
• Monitor expenses and implement cost control measures.

Skills

Bank Statements

Accounts Payable

Analysis

Financial Transactions

Cost Control

Financial Reporting

Budget Management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Tools

Pastel Partners

Business Intelligence Platforms

Job description

We are seeking an Experienced Bookkeeper with a strong background in the manufacturing industry to assist in managing our finance and administrative functions. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing financial transactions, ensuring accurate bookkeeping, and supporting the administrative department, which consists of a bookkeeper, debtors clerk, creditors clerk, and two wage clerks. This role includes key financial management functions such as cost control, budgeting support, Managed Accounts &assisting in upgrading the Financial Management processors.

Key Responsibilities

1. Bookkeeping & Financial Transactions

• Maintain accurate financial records and general ledger.
• Manage daily financial transactions, including accounts payable and receivable.
• Reconcile bank statements and supplier accounts.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations (VAT, PAYE, and other statutory requirements).

2. Accounts & Payroll Management

• Oversee and support the debtors clerk, creditors clerk, and two wage clerks in managing payroll and accounts processing.
• Ensure the accurate and timely processing of wages and salaries.
• Assist in preparing payment schedules and ensuring creditor and debtor payments are aligned with cash flow.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the finance/admin team.
• Ensure smooth operations of the administrative department.
• Collaborate with management to enhance business workflow and system integration.

4. Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Prepare and present monthly management accounts, financial statements, and comprehensive reports to senior management.
• Develop, maintain, and oversee budget forecasts, cash flow statements, profitability analyses & cost control centres.
• Support the transition from Pastel Partners to a more integrated financial management system.
• Assist in implementing cost centres within each department for better financial tracking.
• Improve financial processes and administrative efficiencies.

5. Cost Control and Budget Management

• Work with department heads to monitor expenses and implement cost control measures.
• Assist in budget preparation and ensure adherence to financial guidelines.
• Help track costs associated with manufacturing operations and suggest efficiency improvements.

6. System Integration and Business Management Software Implementation

• Assist in Establishing financial and Monthly management reporting processes to enable real-time tracking of business performance.

Qualifications and Skills

• Education: Bachelors degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field. Qualified CA not essential.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years in financial management in the manufacturing sector.
• Software Proficiency: Advanced experience with systems and financial software; familiarity with Pastel Partners is beneficial.
• Business Intelligence Platforms Experience in live reporting software systems

Required Skills

• Bank Statements
• Accounts Payable
• Analysis
• Creditors
• Intelligence
• Financial Transactions
• Debtors
• Bookkeeping
• Budget Management
• Oversight
• Cost Control
• General Ledger Management
• System
• Business Intelligence
• Cash Flow
• Tax
• Financial Reporting
• Financial Statements
• Business Management
• Expenses
• Manufacturing
• Cash Budgeting
• Integration
• Payroll Regulations
• Payments
• Records
• Education
• Accounting
• Preparation
• Software
• Finance
• Business
• Leadership
• Management