Financial Manager (Hammersdale)

SUMMARY:
Our Hammersdale based client is looking for a Financial Manager to join their team.

Purpose of the individual:

• Offer strategic support to the MD, Executive management team and business from a financial standpoint
• Safeguard the business financial interests and assets
• Strategic Planning
• Overall Business partner and Leader

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements:

• CA (SA) or CIMA Qualified
• 2 -3 years post article experience in a manufacturing entity or similar environment
• Good working knowledge of ERP or Accounting systems
• Very good Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills
• knowledge of IT systems, IT networks and ERP systems
• Proven ability to lead, manage, motivate and develop people
• Interaction with Auditor

• Analytical thinker
• Team Player
• Energetic, Dynamic and vibrant personality
• Good presentation skills
• Forward thinker

• • Preparation of monthly management accounts by 3rd working day of each month and presentation of the results to Denmark
  • Preparation of annual reporting pack.
  • Liaison with Denmark finance department regarding cash flow requirements
  • Annual Company Budget preparation and presentation
  • Preparation of monthly forecast
  • Liaison and management of auditing and banking functions
  • Cash Flow management
  • Overall facilitation of BBBEE process
  • Monitor exchange rates and book FEC deals appropriately.
  • Oversee the annual statutory audit

• • Cost Control
  • Implementation of cost saving measures
  • Authorisation of invoices for payment
  • Ensure adherence to company policies regarding cost control and expenditure
  • Debtors control
  • Control and reporting of customers with credit insurance
  • Creditors Control
  • Preparation and supply of various statistics & information to Denmark
  • Detection of cost variances and suggestions for improvement
  • Inventory cost corrections
  • Maintaining accurate data in the ERP system and updating/correcting where necessary
  • Stock Reporting
  • Insurance of all business assets

• • Control IT expenditure
  • Manage performance of IT infrastructure in conjunction with Denmark
  • Facilitate the development of reports for the management team that are not available on the system

• • Lead, manage and develop staff through implementation of systems and procedures
  • Define training needs within the team
  • Interaction at management meetings and discussion forums

• • Ensure company and management compliance with applicable laws of South Africa
  • Facilitate the legal compliance of the company from an administration point of view (SARS, CIPC, COID, UIF etc.)
  • Ensuring staff applications and adherence to company policies and practices are consistent with good corporate governance
  • Manage Payroll in conjunction and collaboration with Human Resources.
  • Managing Banking and Financing Facilities

• • Working Capital management, with focus on Inventory (and integration to Production)
  • Procurement and warehousing
  • Stock Control and management