Operational Finance Manager

A-Z Business Professionals; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial consulting firm based in Sandton is seeking an experienced Operational Finance Manager. In this role, you will oversee day-to-day financial operations, develop financial strategies, and manage both debtors and creditors. Candidates should have at least 5 years of financial management experience and a BCom Hons with completed articles. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential for driving strategic financial decisions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of financial management experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial management, reporting, and analysis.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the day-to-day financial operations.
• Develop and implement financial strategies to support business objectives.
• Supervise and mentor the finance team to ensure high performance.

Skills

Financial management experience

Financial reporting

Strategic financial decision-making

Advanced proficiency in financial software

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving abilities

Education

BCom Hons with completed articles

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Operational Finance Manager

Duties & Responsibilities

General accounting :

• Oversee and manage the day-to-day financial operations of the company.
• Preparing budgets and forecasts and monthly flash results
• GP Analysis
• Prepare and present financial reports, including monthly management reports

and financial statements.

• Develop and implement financial strategies to support business objectives.
• Management & approval of credit notes
• Monitor cash flow, budgets, and forecasts, providing recommendations for
• Manage compliance with financial regulations and internal controls.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives and improve financial performance.
• Supervise and mentor the finance team to ensure high performance and
• development Providing business support in respect of financial matters.
• Payroll review and analysis
• Cashbook Management and daily banking
• Annual rate reviews and increase implementation.

Debtors & Creditors Management :

• Directing and supervising the AR and AP functions (Debtors & Creditors)
• Managing debtors age analysis and invoice submissions
• Management of allocations
• Approving credit limits and credit notes
• Intercompany Creditors
• Payment and Reconciliation review of all 3rd Party Creditors

Minimum Qualifications : BCom Hons with completed articles

Requirements :

• Minimum of 5 years of financial management experience
• Strong knowledge of financial management, reporting, and analysis
• Proven ability to drive strategic financial decision-making.
• Advanced proficiency in financial software and MS Excel
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities