Finance Manager

SUMMARY:
Finance Manager_Qualified CA preferably with MBA (or similar) required for Global Engineering Client situated on the East Rand to guide the development of the finance function, taking responsibility for all financial activities with key focus on driving efficiency and profitability with 4 direct reports.

POSITION INFO:

Overview:

Our specialized, global Engineering client requires an astute Finance Manager to participate in the development of the finance function and the company. The function is located at the office in Johannesburg (East Rand) and will report to the Managing Director. The Finance Manager will oversee the duties of four employees in the department.

Are you a process-oriented Finance Manager with experience from companies in expansion? Do you like to work in a wide role with opportunities to influence and develop processes and the company?

Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for all financial activities within the South African company and you will work closely together with the Managing Director to focus on efficiency and profitability. You will also work together with local functions at various companies and with the colleagues at the Group finance department.

Major Role Responsibilities:

• Monthly-, tertial- and Year End closings and reports.
• Budgets and Forecasts
• Reporting, analysis and follow-up
• Intercompany reconciliation
• Consolidation of the South African companies
• Audit and Annual Report
• Tax declarations
• VAT- and tax issues
• Accounting and book-keeping
• Reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts
• Administer accounts receivables and accounts payables
• Review and process timesheets, travel- and other expenses
• Assist with payroll administration
• General administration duties

Background and Qualifications:

We are looking a Qualified Chartered Accountant with a Master of Science in Business Administration degree or similar with at least 5 years’ experience in a similar role. A highly valued qualification is if you have worked with project financials. You should also have some knowledge of Group Accounting. You have a very good knowledge of working in Excel and ERP-systems. Excellent knowledge in English is a required.

Personality:

You are a curious, problem-solving, flexible and experienced person. You are ambitious and structured, like challenges and you never miss a deadline. You take on assignments with authority and with an open mind. You also need to be analytical and accurate and have good communication skills since the work requires both ability to focus on details and a high level.

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