Senior Financial Manager : Reporting

Bidvest Protea Coin; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial sector is seeking a qualified CA (SA) or CIMA Financial Manager to oversee financial reporting, budget management, and B-BBEE compliance. The ideal candidate should have advanced skills in Excel and a strong command of IFRS, coupled with the ability to lead a high-performance team and manage stakeholder relationships effectively.

Benefits

Own transport

Willingness to work overtime when needed

Qualifications

• Experience in Annual Financial Statement preparation with strong IFRS knowledge.
• Proven knowledge of B-BBEE Codes and related legislation.
• Advanced MS Office skills, especially in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and analysis of monthly reports and annual financial statements.
• Management of annual budgets and compliance with tax regulations.
• Lead, manage, and motivate a high-performance team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Education

CA (SA) or CIMA qualified

Tools

SAP

VIP Payroll system

Job description

Prepare and analyse monthly reports for the company and two related entities forming part of the legal entity; Consolidation of the Annual Budgets and Forecasts of divisional budgets and management of the templates / packs used.

management of the process and guidelines of annual budgets and forecasts; Preparation of Annual Statutory Financial Statements according to IFRS Keep up to date with developments in IFRS and assess the applicability of new standards or changes to the company.

Implement any applicable changes by updating the Financial Departments procedures.

Preparation of Schedules and Reconciliations supporting the Annual Financial Statements; Analysis and Management of Balance Sheet reconciliations; Cash Flow forecast and variance analysis; Ensure compliance to Bidvest Group and Company Policies and Procedures; Responsible for reporting Risk, Governance and Legal matters for the company; Interpret, control and manage computerized reporting systems; Understanding of internal control procedures and ability to develop and co-ordinate improvements in this area; Control all Tax requirements and compliance thereof for the company.

Keep up to date with developments in Taxation and assess the applicability of changes to the company.

Implement any applicable changes by updating the Financial Departments procedures.

Daily Treasury and Banking to the Bidvest Group Bank account maintenance; High performance required in terms of daily financial management; Ability to formulate and implement strategic direction for division; Plan, manage and coordinate all external audits and company requirements for regulatory returns; Lead, manage and motivate a high performance team; Transformation Analyze and manage all the elements of the B-BBEE scorecard (Ownership, Management control, Skills development, Enterprise and Supplier development, and Socio-Economic Development).

Create and report on the B-BBEE scorecard scenarios and strategy for the annual business planning process.

Provide technical and subject matter expertise around the relevant B-BBEE legislation, i.e., DTI Codes of Good Practice and other related B-BBEE legislation Produce scorecards quarterly Attend to relevant committee meetings as required, ensuring representation from the transformation side of the business Produce a quarterly TMPS calculation to be loaded on the B-BBEE system Provide a detailed procurement spend report monthly Track and analyze the Non-compliant spend monthly Stakeholder engagement to create and drive the development of projects and assist in implementation while ensuring alignment to related B-BBEE legislation Dealing with any B-BBEE requests, e.g., Information for tender submissions, attendance of business and clients seminars and webinars.

Operationalizing the B-BBEE system, including scenario planning capabilities, and ensuring that legislative changes are updated and communicated internally.

Advise leadership on opportunities for scorecard improvement through financial structuring and strategic initiatives.

Educate and inform businesses of developments in the B-BBEE landscape and other industry-related matters.

ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) Collaborate with the ESG and sustainability team (OHS, HR, Procurement, Facilities, Finance, and IT) to develop and manage monthly reporting related to ESG performance.

Support ESG reporting for external and internal stakeholders, including clients, regulatory bodies, and the tender team Ensure timely and accurate data submission on the ESG system tool monthly Approve data submission on the ESG system tool Provide accurate and timely quarterly reporting for the board packs Initiate and support ESG initiatives in line with the business strategy Manage and support ESG internal and external audit requests The suitable candidate shall have the following qualifications / attributes / skills : ⠯⠯ CA (SA) or CIMA qualified.

Advanced MS Office skills, especially in Excel.

Excellent command of written and verbal communication across all levels.

Experience in Annual Financial Statement preparation, with strong IFRS technical knowledge.

Proven knowledge of B-BBEE Codes and related legislation, with experience interpreting and applying them.

Professional Experience Group Financial Manager or Financial Reporting experience (advantageous).

SAP & VIP Payroll system experience (preferred).

Tax legislation knowledge and application in practice.

Drafting and reviewing reports, ensuring high accuracy and minimal rework.

Data analysis, evaluating complex data sets, and drawing actionable insights.

Experience with generic B-BBEE sector code is critical.

Key Skills and Attributes Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

High attention to detail and accuracy.

Critical thinking and the ability to make sound decisions based on data.

Ability to manage multiple projects and strict deadlines.

Proactive, takes initiative, and works well with limited guidance.

Influencing and stakeholder management skills.

Professional integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.

Strong governance, risk, and control awareness.

Business Competencies Advanced PowerPoint, Word, Excel.

Business writing and report writing proficiency.

Presentation preparation and delivery.

Project management principles.

Industry and regulatory awareness.

Additional Requirements Own transport.

Willingness to work overtime when needed.

Clean disciplinary, criminal, and credit record.