About the position
Our client, a leading automotive manufacturing company based in Johannesburg, is looking to fill the position of Manager Finance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with initiating and executing all finance-related aspects of the business, including financial operations, financial control, reporting, budgeting and planning.
- Prepare financial reports on the performance of the division.
- Assist with business planning and the preparation of forecasts.
- Ensure effective people management, including cross-collaboration with other departments and management of the Assistant Manager.
- Manage financial accounting of the division's activities in compliance with company and IFRS standards.
- Ensure financial records are maintained accurately and completed within the company's financial accounting period deadlines.
- Prepare monthly general ledger reconciliations and review journal entries.
- Collect monies due and pay suppliers in accordance with agreed terms.
- Prepare monthly management accounts, variance analysis, margin calculations, and risk commentary.
- Ensure timely submission of monthly, quarterly and annual reporting packages as required by the company.
- Execute local and international banking transactions in accordance with the company's funding policies and SARB regulations.
- Promote strong internal controls and adherence to internal and external audit recommendations.
- Support internal and external audit processes and resolve audit matters.
- Prepare Tax and VAT computations and ensure returns are submitted within required timeframes.
- Perform ad-hoc investigations, financial analysis and support special projects as required.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Grade 12 Senior Certificate
- NQF Level 6 (Minimum 360 credits on level 8 framework) Accounting or Finance related qualification
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a financial role.
- Knowledge of audit, tax and financial regulatory requirements (Minimum 4 years).
- Computer literate, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Motor industry experience in a financial role (Advantage).
Competencies:
- Strong financial and analytical skills.
- Planning and organising capability.
- Information monitoring and reporting accuracy.
- Customer focus and service orientation.
- Self-management and discipline.
- Decision-making and sound judgment.
- Conflict-handling skills.
- Strong communication skills (Verbal & Written).
- Negotiation and presentation ability.
- PC skills with advanced Excel.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Relationship building and stakeholder engagement.
- Teamwork and collaboration.
If you are interested in applying for this role, please send a detailed copy of your CV to [Email Address Removed]
If you have not been contacted within two (2) weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
Desired Skills:
- Financial Management
- Reporting
- Financial Reporting
