Finance Manager

SUMMARY:
One of the leading companies within the education sphere is seeking to hire a Finance manager CA(SA) who will be joining their team, based in their Johannesburg office. The ideal candidate must have a full understanding of Capex and an understanding of IFRS the accounting standards.

POSITION INFO:
Qualifications:

• CA(SA)
• 2 years post articles and similar role /Senior Accountant/Group Financial Accountant

• Excel Advanced – Non-negotiable
• SAGE
• VIP Payroll

• Ensure relevant information is gathered from relevant stakeholders and budget managers and prepare the financial plan, annual, for approval by the CEO
• Keep abreast of development/trends in economy and advise CEO accordingly.
• Provide support to the heads of the company and budget managers during the budget compilation process including CAPEX budgeting and planning.
• Provide proactive financial support,advice and solutions to Deans and Institutional Senate
• Financial Planning and Forecasting responsible for feasibility studies for new campuses and offering and drafting feasibility motivations
• Undertake Due Diligence as required for new brand acquisitions.
• Reviews and proposes fee structure in line with the company’s strategy.
• Reviews and advises on campus profitability.
• Budget management compiles the annual budgets and update this as required
• Monitor and track performance against budget and liaise with Deans and budgets managers in this regard.
• Manage variances in actual vs budget expenditure in all areas of accountability.
• Manage Capex ,in line with budgets and profitability ensuring accurate completion and proper authorisation
• Manage the collections team when it comes to revenue collection and outstanding payments
• Financial reporting implements an appropriate financial reporting and cashflow management plan to support the achievements of the companies strategy
• Collate and analyse financial performance information
• Ensure reports are produced accurately and disseminated timeously monthly quarterly and annually
• Manage BEEE reporting
• Review GL recons for all accounts
• Governance & Compliance ensure that adequate policies and procedures are in place to mitigate risks, prevent fraud ensure compliance to legislative regulatory and good governance requirements and standards