Finance Manager

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Responsible for the financial accounting function within the organisationwhich includes the maintenance of general ledger, expenditure control, payroll administration, asset management, reconciliations, regulation of the age analysis of accounts receivable and accounts payable. Responsible for the budget planning process, monthly reporting, monitoring of the cash flow and preparation of the annual financial statements. Meeting regularly with Departmental heads and offering financial advice that will allow the organisation to make sound financial decisions. Co-ordinating internal and external audits on the finance department. Responsible for the management of his/her team.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

Manage team performance to ensure targets & objectives are met by:

• Ensuring that corporate objectives are met through the cascading of the Corporate initiatives into individual performance contracts.

• Recruit & select competent employees according to company policies & procedures.
• Ensure recruitment of high calibre & suitable staff capable of meeting inherent job requirements
• New hire performance satisfaction index (as perceived by managers)
  Manage Employee Relations according to company policies & procedures by:
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable legislation throughout the organisation in terms of Employment practices
• Ensuring low performers are managed within the company policies & procedures & legislation to ensure that performance contribution increases

To build capability & capacity to meet changing organisational requirements:

• Promoting knowledge acquisition, sharing & transfer by means of internal knowledge sharing platform.
• Ensures staff members are continually being trained & developed in the relevant skills to support attainment of the company''s objectives

Promote prudent financial management:

• Ensure that all financial statements are correct and continuously updated and maintained.
• Development of cash flow forecasting
• Effective management , including the monitoring, analysis and validation of cash flow

REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE:

Education

Minimum: B.Comm (Hons) Accounting or Financial Management (NQF level 8)

Experience:

• 2-3 years management experience within the finance environment, general financial management systems & processes, review of policies and risk management practices

Type of Job:

• 6 years within the financial accounting and financial management field with exposure to PFMA.
• At least 2-3 years must be at managerial level within the finance environment.
• Advantageous to be registered with a professional body – eg. CA(SA), ACCA or CMA