Financial Manager

About the position

Financial Manager
Financial Manager
Qualifications and Experience:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Finance (Accounting) is essential. Professional certifications such as SAIPA, SAICA, or CIMA are advantageous.
• Newly qualified CA(SA).
• Completed SAICA articles.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Must have strong financial acumen and expertise in financial analysis, planning, and reporting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to drive change and innovation.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across departments.
• Experience and ability to utilise data through tools such as Power BI, Advanced Excel.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial markets, and regulatory requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in financial software and Excel.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Accurate and timely completion of allocated work.
• Prepare monthly pack and all other reports required by management.
• Maintain IFRS policies and procedures.
• Taxation responsibilities in terms of income tax, PAYE, VAT, and any other related taxation issues.
• Special projects and ad-hoc assignments.
• Completion and review of key group finance schedules prior to submission.
• Address and resolve daily operational issues in a timely manner with appropriate escalation.
• Monitor Finance compliance-related tasks.
• Regular review and updates where necessary of finance policies as allocated.
• Manage external audits ensuring no material issues are noted.
• Drive system improvements where reporting is inaccurate or can be implemented to create efficiencies.
• Management of finance team, where applicable, to ensure agreed deadlines are set and met.
• Manage financial operations, including cash flow, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Develop and implement financial strategies to support long-term growth.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to the Directors and Executives.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis to support decision-making.
• Oversee financial performance analysis and drive cost management initiatives.
• Identify financial risks and develop mitigating strategies.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.

Desired Skills:

• Finance
• Manager
• Accounting