Financial Manager - Jan 2027 starter

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Financial Manager - Start Jan 2027 Cape Town Southern Subs

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FINANCIAL MANAGER - Start Jan 2027 Cape Town Southern Subs Qualifications, Experience & Key Competencies 1. Qualifications & Professional Experience BCom Honours Degree in Accounting. Certificate in the Theory of Accounting (CTA). Completed three-year SAICA articles, with a minimum of three years' post-articles commercial experience in a financial management capacity. Demonstrated experience in a senior finance role, with responsibility for financial reporting, financial controls, statutory compliance and overall financial operations. Strong technical expertise in IFRS, including oversight of annual financial statement preparation, financial reporting integrity and management of the external audit process. Proven experience with Syspro ERP, specifically the financial and inventory modules. Exposure to international trade operations, including export transactions, foreign exchange, SARB exchange control requirements and customs duty drawback processes. Experience managing multi-entity financial environments, including group reporting, consolidation and intercompany transactions. Experience preparing and overseeing financial reporting across multiple jurisdictions, with an understanding of different countries' accounting and statutory requirements. Proven people management capabilities, including leading, developing and managing finance teams. Manufacturing industry experience, particularly within inventory-driven and operationally complex environments, would be advantageous. 2 . Financial Management & Strategic Oversight Overall responsibility for the integrity, accuracy and timely delivery of financial reporting and management accounts. Oversight of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting cycles, including month-end and year-end close processes. Preparation and analysis of financial results, management reporting and financial performance indicators. Financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis. Cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, working capital optimisation and treasury oversight. Providing financial insights and recommendations to support operational and strategic business decisions. Establishing, implementing and monitoring effective financial policies, procedures and internal controls. Identifying financial risks, strengthening financial governance and ensuring appropriate financial accountability across the bu siness. 3. Technical Accounting, Reporting & Governance Strong working knowledge of IFRS and IFRS for SMEs. Oversight of annual financial statement preparation and external audit management. Ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards, statutory obligations and financial reporting requirements. Oversight of general ledger integrity, balance sheet reconciliations and financial close processes. Management of external auditors, audit deliverables and resolution of audit findings. Group financial reporting, consolidation, intercompany reconciliations and multi-currency accounting. Ensuring consistency, accuracy and reliability of financial information across multiple entities. 4. Financial Operations, Systems & Internal Controls Oversight of accounts payable, accounts receivable, debtor management and credit control functions. Management of payroll processes and associated statutory compliance. Strong Syspro ERP experience, including financial and inventory modules. Oversight of ERP master data integrity, financial system controls and reporting processes. Implementation and monitoring of effective banking, payment authorisation and cash management controls. Financial process optimisation, operational efficiency and continuous improvement. Manufacturing-related financial oversight, including inventory controls and the financial implications of operational processes. 5. Taxation & Regulatory Compliance Up-to-date working knowledge of South African tax legislation and statutory compliance requirements, including: Income Tax Act. Value-Added Tax (VAT). Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE). EMP201 and EMP501 submissions and reconciliations. Oversight of tax compliance, statutory submissions and relevant regulatory deadlines. Ensuring appropriate financial governance and compliance with applicable South African legislation. 6. Treasury, International Trade & Foreign Exchange Oversight of foreign exchange transactions, currency exposures and foreign exchange risk management. Understanding of foreign exchange hedging instruments and risk mitigation strategies. Knowledge of SARB exchange control regulations and international payment requirements. Financial oversight of import and export transactions and associated trade documentation. Understanding of customs duty drawback procedures and the financial implications of international trade operations. Management of multi-currency cash flows, foreign currency balances and international banking relationships. 7. Group Reporting & International Financial Management Oversight of financial reporting across multiple legal entities and jurisdictions. Preparation and review of consolidated group financial statements. Management of intercompany balances, transactions and reconciliation processes. Multi-currency reporting and foreign entity financial consolidation. Understanding of international accounting practices, statutory reporting and country-specific compliance requirements. 8. Leadership & Stakeholder Management Proven ability to lead, manage, mentor and develop a finance team. Establishing clear accountability, performance expectations and effective finance department structures. Managing and developing financial talent while building a high-performance finance function. Working closely with executive management and operational stakeholders to support business objectives. Presenting financial results, risks, forecasts and recommendations to senior management. Driving financial discipline, commercial awareness and a culture of accountability throughout the organisation.