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Famous Brands

Group Financial Manager at Famous Brands

Famous Brands

  • R Undisclosed
  • Permanent Intermediate position
  • Midrand
  • Posted 06 Aug 2025 by Famous Brands
  • Expires in 29 days
  • Job 2618838 - Ref FB_4042801

About the position

Introduction

JOB TITLE: Group Financial Manager

JOB GRADE: DU

DEPARTMENT: Central Finance

LOCATION: Midrand

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under the direction of the Group Financial Executive, prepare and be responsible for group and corporate accounting, general ledger and consolidation internal and external reporting. Be the Group advisor and implement appropriate accounting policies, financial close processes and internal control systems in line with International Financial Reporting Standards. Prepare Corporate and Group consolidated monthly management accounts, budgets and forecasts. Support the Financial Executive as the key contact for interim review and year-end audit and annual report preparation. Involvement at varying levels in acquisition or disposal related projects.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Preparation and review of monthly Group consolidation, and commentary - management accounts
  • Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close
  • Preparation and/or review of the Group consolidation and month-end workings and keep up to date the monthly intercompany transactions and balance matrix.
  • Preparation of annual financial statements for Group, FB company and Corporate subsidiaries company, and Group interim financial statements.
  • Review monthly Journal entries.
  • Ensure an accurate, complete and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close.
  • Management of the corporate assigned companies i.e., actual results, budgets and forecasting activities.
  • Preparation of year-end audit files.
  • Preparation and reporting of the group and company cashflow (using Finnivo).
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • Assisting the subsidiary financial managers with month end, year-end, and annual financial statements.
  • Implement appropriate Group accounting policies and procedures.
  • Control, maintenance and management of the chart of accounts in Finnivo.
  • Review capital investment request.
  • Maintenance and review of monthly Corporate fixed assets register.
  • Liaising with external auditors.
  • Responsible for corporate department accounting incl. all divisions within corporate.
  • Monthly review of balance sheet reconciliations, incl. all divisions within corporate.
  • Assistance with acquisitions, special projects and related accounting matters.

Desired Experience & Qualification

FORMAL EDUCATION:
  • A qualified CA(SA), with at least three year's post articles with Group Finance experience.

EXPERIENCE:
  • Very strong IFRS knowledge.
  • Advanced Excel skills.
  • SAGE X3 experience.
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Finnivo or similar experience
  • Sage X3 or related proficiency essential.
  • Results oriented and performance driven with a focus on excellence.
  • Ability to pay attention to detail.
  • Good understanding of internal and external reporting,
  • Strong business understanding.
  • Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
  • Strong relationship management and networking skills.
  • Experience working in cross functional teams.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:
  • Specialist knowledge in Financial Reporting.
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS (current and new standards).
  • Knowledge of Integrated Reporting and Sustainability Reporting.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand the flow of information and processes
  • High a creative approach to problem solving.
  • Good influencing skills, she/he must be able to communicate and present to broader Famous Brands finance community.
  • Assertive, adaptable, and resilient team member able to work with different personalities.
  • Good work ethic, hands-on, meticulous and deliver results on time.
  • Ambitious, highly driven and motivated. An agent of change.
  • The maturity to challenge ideas and balance opportunities and threats.
  • Must have excellent organisational skills
  • Disciplined, pro-active and flexible.
  • Flair for consolidations.
  • Ability to lead a team.

Package & Remuneration

Benefits:
  • 10% - 15% Provident Fund
  • Medical Aid (Discovery) or Medical Insurance (Momentum)
  • 13th Cheque payable in December

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