Finance Manager

Recruiter:

ARCS

Job Ref:

PTA000334/YE

Date posted:

Friday, August 19, 2022

Location:

Capetown, South Africa

Salary:

Neg Monthly

JOB SUMMARY:
Our client in the Western Cape (Telecommunications industry) is urgently seeking an experienced Financial Manager to take responsibility for the planning, implementation, managing and running of all the finance activities of the company. This would include operational management, accounting, and accounting controls of the various entities within the company, to evolve the strategic planning and long-term financial goals of the Group.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Duties include but are not limited to the following:
Leadership, Direction & Management

Provide leadership, direction and management of the finance and accounting teams
Management and involvement with the day-to-day operations with the payment’s teams, the debtors and invoicing team, and the management accountant teams
Ensuring the monthly management accounts are meaningful, and that all supporting documents are attached for any variances.
All operations matters, work as part of the Senior Management Team to contribute financial and operational expertise in the development and implementation of organizational strategies, policies, practices, etc.
Responsible for reviewing financial systems, internal controls, and procedures
Manage the processes for financial forecasting and budgets
To interact with Director, Finance & Staffing Committees by providing financial reports and information to ensure sound financial and operational governance
Ensuring cashbooks, age analysis, are completed for the monthly management account packs
Planning and coordinating the external audit process
Review the Annual Financial Statements of all entities
Solution driven and had the ability to identify, develop & implement effective work processes, procedures, and controls.

Strategy

Provide strategic recommendations to the CEO and members of the executive management team

Define financial requirements against mandated goals and objectives
Improve operational systems, processes, and policies - specifically, better management reporting, information flow and management, business process and organisational planning
Play a significant role in long-term planning, including an initiative geared toward operational excellence
Develop financial goals and objectives for the team
Develop financial policies and procedures for operational efficiency

Reporting

Reporting to the Group Administration Manager
Set budgets for each company and division.
Analyse monthly accounts
Produce financial reports related to budgets, account payables, account receivables, expenses, etc as per due dates scheduled
Oversee the preparation of all financial reporting
Ensure all department deliverables are met on time
Monitor the actual use of financial resources against the approved budget
Produce financial reporting that shows the organization’s financial position, operating performance and cash flow over a period time through the use of financial statements
Create management reports on a regular basis that are relevant to decision making processes

Qualifications:
Minimum B. Com Hons in Accounting/Management Accounting

Experience and Knowledge:

Relevant experience in commercial / corporate / operational environment in a managerial role
Solid knowledge of financial processes, systems, and related laws
Proven leadership skills are essential (experience in managing a corporate finance team/department)
Solid knowledge of financial processes, systems, and related laws

Skills and Attributes

Experience in a commercial environment, including developing & implementing effective work processes, procedures, and controls
Excellent computer skills (experience in Google drive, docs, sheets advantageous)
Leadership skills
Dynamic, energetic, driven
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills, plus excellent organisation skills
Ability to work and communicate with Executive management regularly
Able to identify system inefficiencies and propose solutions
Attention to detail
Resilience
Technical financial acumen
A self-starter who shows initiative and can work independently to solve problems.
Able to perform under pressure
Responsible individuals who can commit to deadlines and will ensure that they are met.

Specific Requirements

Clear health record
Clear credit record
No criminal record
Written employment references preferable
Vaccinated against Covid-19 or prepared to be vaccinated prior to commencing job

If you would like to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment where opportunities are endless and there is always room for growth and development, this could be the position you have been looking for.

APPLY! APPLY! APPLY!

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