Financial Manager (Contract)

SUMMARY:
Step into a pivotal 6-month contract where you’ll lead a high-performing finance team, drive operational excellence, and deliver measurable results from day one.

POSITION INFO:
Company and Job Description:
A prominent JSE-listed organisation within the Automotive sector is looking to appoint a dynamic and experienced Financial Manager on a 6-month contract within its Motor division. This is a pivotal opportunity for a results-driven finance professional with strong analytical capability, sound commercial insight, and a demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a finance team.

If you are committed to delivering accurate financial reporting, producing IFRS-compliant management accounts, and enhancing business performance through effective financial management, this role offers an excellent platform to make an impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Provide strategic direction to the finance team by setting clear goals and objectives, while mentoring and developing team members to achieve high performance.
• Month-End & General Ledger Management: Oversee and review the General Ledger, approve journal entries, open new accounts, and ensure efficient and timely month-end processes.
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Review and approve reconciliations, confirm supporting documentation is complete, and ensure all discrepancies are resolved.
• Financial Reporting: Ensure adherence to reporting deadlines, review management accounts for accuracy and compliance, and maintain alignment with Hyperion reporting requirements.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the preparation of annual budgets and manage ongoing forecast updates.
• Banking & Payments: Review and approve debtor and creditor applications, reconciliations, and ad-hoc payments, and authorise transactions where required.
• Additional Duties: Oversee tax and VAT reviews, prepare Annual Financial Statements (AFS), resolve sub-ledger to GL variances, and regularly assess internal controls.