Financial Manager

SUMMARY:
Ready to take ownership of an entire finance function rather than managing just one piece of it? This is an exciting opportunity for a Financial Manager who wants to be hands-on, commercially involved and close to the heartbeat of the business.

POSITION INFO:
Company and Job Description: An established South African business operating within the manufacturing and FMCG environment is looking for a capable Financial Manager to take ownership of its finance function in Midrand. This is a broad, hands-on role covering the full finance function , with exposure across financial reporting, management accounts, working capital, budgeting, controls, compliance and business support. Candidates with experience in FMCG, manufacturing, agriculture or produce environments will be particularly well suited, although strong candidates from other industries will also be considered. Key Responsibilities: Take ownership of the full finance function Prepare and review monthly management accounts and financial reporting Oversee the general ledger, journals and balance sheet reconciliations Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions Monitor cash flow and working capital Prepare budgets, forecasts and financial projections Analyse financial performance and provide insights to management Oversee month-end and year-end financial processes Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting Manage VAT, tax and other statutory compliance requirements Maintain strong financial controls and accounting processes Coordinate internal and external audit requirements Identify and implement finance process improvements Monitor financial risks and recommend corrective action Provide commercial and financial support to management Lead and develop the finance team where required Job Experience and Skills Required: Qualification: BCom Accounting, Finance or related degree Completed SAICA articles essential Experience: Minimum 3 years' post-articles experience Proven experience managing or overseeing a full finance function Strong financial reporting and management accounting experience Experience across debtors, creditors, reconciliations and general ledger Budgeting and forecasting experience Strong statutory and compliance exposure Manufacturing, FMCG, agricultural or produce experience advantageous Technical Skills: Financial management Management accounting Financial reporting Budgeting and forecasting Cash flow and working capital VAT and statutory compliance Advanced Microsoft Excel ERP\/accounting systems The Ideal Candidate: We are looking for someone who is: A confident and hands-on finance professional Commercially minded and operationally aware Strong technically with excellent accounting fundamentals Comfortable taking ownership and making decisions Analytical and solutions-focused Confident communicating with senior stakeholders Highly organised and deadline-driven Able to lead and develop a finance function Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment Why consider this opportunity? Full ownership of the finance function Broad financial management exposure Opportunity to work closely with senior management Strong commercial and operational exposure Manufacturing\/FMCG environment Opportunity to influence finance processes and business performance Hands-on leadership role with meaningful responsibility Apply now! This is an urgent opportunity, and referrals are particularly welcome. For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit: I also specialise in recruiting in: Financial Management Financial Accounting FMCG Finance Manufacturing Finance Management Accounting Financial Reporting Commercial Finance Budgeting and Forecasting Finance Leadership Working Capital If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles \/ positions. For more information, contact: Eoudia Chadinha | Connect with me on LinkedIn!