Financial Manager - Polymer Manufacturing

Recruiter:

Prostaff Holdings

Job Ref:

PS010432/SH

Date posted:

Thursday, May 22, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
A polymer manufacturing company requires the above to lead a financial team and to take full ownership for all financial accounting, financial management and financial reporting functions within the company.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements for the role:

A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or related is essential for the role.
Previous experience having worked within a Financial Manager role within a manufacturing industry is essential.
A solid understanding of costing experience within a manufacturing environment is essential.
Previous management experience having managed a finance team is preferred for the role.
The successful candidate must have accounting processing and financial reporting systems knowledge, exposure and experience.
Previous experience working on Pastel Partner is preferred.
Leadership and problem-solving skills as well as the ability to work on their own initiative and time management.
Excellent analytical ability and interpersonal skills as well as strong data management skills.
Must have extensive experience with regards to budgeting and cashflow management.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Taking full ownership for all financial accounting, financial management and financial reporting functions within the company.
Overseeing overall HR and payroll functions for the company.
Producing financial reports, managing cashflow and developing strategies to achieve the long-term financial goals of the company.
Establishing and overseeing budgeting preparation, management and monitoring processes.
Preparing year end audit packs, liaising with auditors.
Preparing management and board packs and attending senior management meetings.
Performing financial analysis, reporting and management activities.
Ensuring that the financial reports are prepared and delivered on time.
Monitoring and managing all expenses within the allotted budget. Review annual budgets and recommend any changes if needed.
Establishing key financial strategies to enhance business profitability.
Ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements relating to financial control, financial management and accounting in accordance with IFRS and SARS.
Ensuring appropriate external audit arrangements are in place and manage the process for financial and bee audits.
Improving and implementing automated reporting systems to streamline financial reporting processes, improving efficiency and accuracy.
Overseeing all regulatory compliance, i.e. income TAX, VAT, CIPC, BEE, etc.
Reviewing project performance and performing budget vs actual comparatives.

Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.

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