Finance Manager

SUMMARY:
Our client in the FMCG sector is looking for a Finance Manager to join their team based in Port Elizabeth.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements and Qualifications:

• 5-8 Years’ worth of experience working at management level within a corporate finance environment.
• B Comm Degree with completed Articles / SAICA or higher
• Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Proficiency with the NAV accounting program or similar
• Knowledge of accounting, auditing, taxation and management accounting best practices (IFRS)
• Knowledge of employee benefit schemes including medical aid and retirement fund, among others
• Knowledge of SA legislation governing the financial.
• Basic knowledge of IT system functionality
• Basic knowledge of payroll administration, including legislation that governs employee rights.

• To develop and implement effective financial management strategies, so as to ensure efficiencies in financial management.
• To compile accurate management accounts, variance reporting, cash flow forecasts as well as finalization of audited annual financial statements.
• To negotiate favourable terms of banking facilities with service providers.
• To ensure accurate measurement, evaluation and reporting of production costs as well regular stock management.
• To plan for, coordinate and ensure smooth execution of internal and external financial audits; with minimal findings.
• To manage and develop team members to their full potential, further ensuring that performance outcomes are achieved according to required standards.
• To oversee the procurement function, further ensuring strict adherence to procurement standard and operational efficiencies.
• To support analysis of profitability of capex and investment initiatives
• To ensure adherence to statutory requirements that include income task submissions to SARS, compliance with VAT, Income Tax, PAYE, UIF, management of retirement funds, as well as industry requirements.
• To oversee to and ensure effective functioning of the IT systems of the company.