GM Finance

SUMMARY:
🔌Spark a Brighter Future in Finance!💡 Are you a current-cy converter with a shockingly sharp eye for detail? Then we’re looking to plug into your talent! A powerhouse in the electrical wholesale industry is flipping the switch on ordinary leadership and is seeking a General Manager: Finance who’s as charged up about numbers as they are about innovation. As part of a high-voltage JSE listed conglomerate, with operations across borders, we need a finance pro who can illuminate the path forward with strategic insight, analytical brilliance, and a spark of originality.

POSITION INFO:
You’ll be leading the full financial function with a firm grip on inventory accounting and forex across multi-entity operations. Your industry know-how in retail or wholesale is non-negotiable - We need someone who’s been wired into this space before.

We’re looking for an assertive, switched-on leader who doesn’t just crunch numbers, but also connect the circuits between data and decision-making.

If you’re ready to generate real impact, let’s conduct a conversation!

⚙️ What You’ll Be Powering Up:

• Ensure the financial well-being of the division by providing full spectrum financial services
• Review and interpret monthly management accounts, recommending action where needed
• Analyze operations to identify opportunities for improvement, cost savings, and enhancements
• Drive cost-reduction initiatives and support strategic analysis and planning
• Establish financial and operational strategies
• Review and sign off on journals
• Oversee working capital
• Assess and implement strong internal control systems
• Manage stock control, inventory levels, and procurement processes
• Prepare inter-divisional and inter-branch reconciliations
• Oversee general ledger reconciliations (head office and operational levels)
• Manage banking profiles and treasury functions
• Administer and manage Foreign Exchange Contracts (FECs) to ensure adequate cover
• Negotiate contracts and pricing to ensure value for the business
• Ensure KPIs are defined, monitored, and targets are met across supply chain
• Prepare annual reporting packs
• Manage customer and supplier masterdata
• Compile and consolidate annual budget templates
• Review payroll and statutory payments
• Support project analysis and validate financial plans

• Qualified CA(SA) – this is non-negotiable
• Minimum 5 years post-articles experience in a Finance Management or similar leadership role
• Deep knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Proven understanding of cost control, financial analysis, and core accounting principles
• Demonstrated success in implementing internal controls, governance policies, and operational efficiencies
• Solid experience managing statutory compliance, including VAT, imports / exports, and FECs
• Strong command of ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
• Exposure to a project environment will be advantageous