Senior Financial Manager

HC Recruit (Pty) Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

HC Recruit (Pty) Ltd in South Africa is seeking a Senior Financial Manager to oversee all financial operations, including accounting, payroll, budgeting, and reporting, while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or diploma in finance or accounting, 5+ years' experience as a Financial Manager, and advanced proficiency in Sage EVO and Excel. You will lead month-end processes, ensure accurate reporting, and manage SARS submissions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in finance, accounting, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Financial Manager.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and regulatory requirements.
• Payroll and statutory reporting experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage accounting operations, payroll, budgeting and reporting.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial variance reports.
• Complete SARS VAT201/EMP201 reconciliations and EMP501 timely.
• Manage month-end and year-end processes and general ledger activities.
• Coordinate inventory and ensure accurate financial reporting and stock takes.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Finance leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree / diploma in finance or accounting

Tools

Sage EVO

Excel

Pastel Payroll

Job description

DUR002060 SENIOR FINANCIAL MANAGER – GREATER MIDLANDS, KZN

An opportunity has become available for a Senior Finance Manager.

Purpose of the job:
To oversee and manage all financial operations, including accounting, payroll, budgeting, and financial reporting, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree / diploma in finance, accounting, or a related field.

Duties & Responsibilities

Technical Competencies and Responsibilities:

• 5+ years of experience as a Financial Manager.
• Advanced proficiency in financial software (Sage EVO) and Excel.
• Profound knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Advanced computer skills encompassing MS Office and accounting software.
• Compiling and submitting monthly statutory SARS reports and payments, including VAT201 and EMP201 reconciliations, and EMP501 (Bi-annual – Easy-File).
• Managing month-end and end-year processes.
• Conducting spot checks on accounts payable/receivable.
• Orchestrating accounting transactions and general ledger management.
• Coordinating the company's inventory system and ensuring accurate financial reporting through finalizing month-end stock takes and rectifying variances.
• Managing payroll, utilities, and data capturing on Pastel Payroll.
• Producing monthly management accounts and financial variance reports.
• Implementing accounting methods, policies, and principles to meet financial objectives.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Strong communication skills, written and verbal at all levels.
• Problem solving & Time management.
• Analytical skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ethical behaviour.
• Leadership skills.

Please note that only candidates with the minimum requirements will be considered. Should you not hear back from us within the next 2 weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Package & Remuneration

Monthly

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