Financial manager

SUMMARY:
My client is seeking an experienced and results-driven Financial Manager to join their team in the manufacturing sector. This pivotal role is responsible for overseeing financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, and driving performance through insightful analysis and strategic support.

POSITION INFO:
As a Financial Manager, you will be responsible for the following:

• Prepare and verify financial reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Submit forecasts, cash flow reports, and stock reports on time
• Analyze financial variances and present results to management
• Track and resolve financial non-conformance with action plans
• Ensure that actual results are reviewed and compared to the budget monthly
• Prepare audit files and support internal and external audit processes
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, IFRS, and legal regulations
• Maintain and update the fixed asset register
• Capitalize, depreciate, and dispose of assets correctly and on time
• Perform annual asset verification and reconcile with the general ledger
• Ensure compliance with SMETA and internal HR governance standards
• Respond to audit findings and maintain a no-findings record
• Follow financial reporting schedules and escalate major variances

• BCompt Degree and completed articles will be beneficial
• 3+years' experience in a similar role
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Good verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Problem solving, numerical, analytical and computer skills
• Good understanding of commercial and business awareness
• Negotiation skills and the ability to influence and manage staff and external parties
• Strong financial skills