Manager : Finance

Liberty Group Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a financial manager to oversee organizational financial activities and ensure compliance with regulations. The successful candidate will need between 3 to 5 years of experience in financial management and must possess a relevant degree. This role involves strategic planning, performance monitoring, and effective risk management in a highly demanding and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years in a similar environment, including 1 - 2 years at junior management level.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and monitor financial activities and processes.
• Reconcile financial transaction records and maintain compliance.
• Manage cost control and budget preparation.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Relationship Management

Attention to Detail

Strategic Insight

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degrees and Advanced Diplomas in Finance, Economics, and Accounting

Job description

Stanlib's success is driven by the success of its people.

We aim to keep our staff engaged in the right role at the right time.

Talent mobility is key to our competitive edge.

Job Purpose: To plan, manage, and monitor the implementation of financial activities and processes to deliver on approved operational plans effectively and efficiently.

Experience : 3 - 5 years in a similar environment, including 1 - 2 years at junior management level.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degrees and Advanced Diplomas (NQF Level 07) in Finance, Economics, and Accounting.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the accurate operation of rates and terms related to financial service offerings.
• Analyze operational records, trends, and costs related to revenues to project future revenues and expenses.
• Facilitate internal and external audits, financial statements, and regulatory submissions.
• Implement and manage the accurate preparation of budgets and monitor performance against outcomes.
• Reconcile financial transaction records with supporting documentation to verify transaction validity.
• Maintain quality, service, and outputs, ensuring compliance with policies and standards.
• Identify operational problems proactively, determine causes, and implement solutions.
• Plan and organize multiple work activities, prioritizing tasks accordingly.
• Customer Service: Build and maintain relationships for expectation management, knowledge sharing, and service excellence aligned with TCF principles.
• Finance Management: Manage cost control, budget preparation, monitor variances, and report on financial performance.
• Learning and Growth: Lead teams, set performance parameters, and act as a technical coach.
• Governance: Ensure effective implementation of policies, laws, and regulations, and manage risk exposure.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Intermediate knowledge of policies, risk management, budgeting, and expenditure control.
• Proficiency in organization, attention to detail, people management, and interpersonal effectiveness.
• Strong problem-solving, strategic insight, teamwork, judgment, communication, relationship management, customer orientation.

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Liberty Group Limited is an authorized financial services provider in terms of the FAIS Act (Licence no ).