Financial Manager

SUMMARY:
Job Title: Financial Manager
Location: Jhb, East Rand
Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
Type:  Full-Time      / Environment: On site, Production environment


About the Role
Our client, a chemical manufacturing company based on the East Rand in Gauteng, is seeking a qualified Chartered Accountant, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience to take responsibility as Financial Manager. Solid experience in local tax, integrated ERP systems, international business environment, and VIP Payroll is required.

POSITION INFO:
What you'll be doing Accounting and Financial Reporting \/ Tax: Manages all accounting activities for SI-SA associated with general ledger and financial and operating reports in line with corporate\/regional guidance, policies and procedures to prepare accurate and timely financial statement for statutory, tax, consolidation and management reporting purposes enabling effective and efficient financial planning. Develop, maintain and oversee Internal Control processes designed to ensure compliance and prevent fraud. Prepares and maintains all official documents to fulfil statutory requirements and company guidelines including documentation pertaining to shareholders and Board. Manages all activities surrounding tax planning, computation and settlement ensuring compliance and timely tax declaration\/settlement maximizing after-tax profits and cash flows (VAT, withholding tax, Income tax, others). Leads and develops local Finance Organization to provide effective and efficient Finance support. Oversees preparation of rolling forecast and monthly reporting compared to forecast. Manages the SI-SA Finance Team in terms of the People Management Process, Training and Development, Discipline and Safety. Business Finance Business Partner for local manufacturing operations providing financial advice on business projects and transactions (e.g. investments, contracts, pricing) to support business decisions and to trigger corrective actions. Operates efficient local structures in line with corporate\/regional guidance to enable effective product costing information for decision making. Oversees cost analysis and product costing systems. Assists with acquisition, contract and financial business review. Administers monthly salaries payroll in line with local legislation. Co-ordinates external IT function to ensure that systems are in line with corporate policies and support local business operations. Supports Behavioural Based Safety initiative to improve safety performance on site. Treasury \/ Insurance Operates efficient and effective payment processes in line with regional guidance. Administration of company's credit control process to continuously improve overdue in close cooperation with the Sales and Finance team Establishes and oversees insurance policies supplementary to global policies to minimize operational risk in line with company's guidelines and guidance Operates intercompany transfer prices\/charges compliant with local rules and regulations adhering to company guidelines Liaises with external investment partners to ensure the effective administration and investment of umbrella funds for retirement, risk and medical aid purposes. What you'll need Qualified (chartered) Accountant Minimum 5-year experience in local tax matters Advanced experiences with integrated ERP systems Minimum 3-year experience in international (multinational) business environment Working knowledge of WAN and LAN VIP (payroll package) experience Willingness to travel internationally and locally on occasion English fluent verbal and written German advantageous What is in it for you? Remuneration approx. R73 000p.m. plus travel allowance: R13 500, plus medical, provident fund, funeral cover and cell phone (package dependant on current remuneration, experience and qualification) A Few Things to Know International and Local travel will be required occasionally Excellent communication skills required People, Result and Personal Leadership orientated Positive, ethical and Excellence orientated Ready to Apply? Click Apply and please complete your application in full. If you don't hear from us within 3 months, your application was not successful. However, we may contact you for other roles in the future (with your permission). Data Privacy Notice By applying, you consent to Elchemie processing your personal data for the purpose of job matching. Your data will be securely stored and shared only with trusted service providers and clients.