Group Financial Manager

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Our Hilton based client is looking for a Financial Manager / Senior Accountant to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial management, accounting, and tender pricing, with excellent supervisory and organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare ad hoc bid/tender pricing including quotes, costing, variation orders, and additional services for tenders/bids nationwide.
• Manage Accounts Receivables by invoicing municipalities per contracts, Service Level Agreements, and Tender Awards.
• Oversee Accounts Payables, verify creditor reconciliations, ensure timely payments, and manage costs within budget.
• Supervise and train the bookkeeper to ensure accurate monthly capture and reconciliation of accounting records.
• Monitor and balance intercompany loans and debtors/creditors.
• Lead the preparation of various financial statements and reports.
• Maintain the company’s asset register and conduct periodic asset counts.
• Oversee accounting functions including general and subsidiary ledgers, revenue distribution, depreciation, costs, payroll, property, and operating expenses in compliance with policies.
• Prepare and maintain annual budgets, monitor variances, and track project budgets versus actuals.
• Ensure proper backup and security of the accounting system.
• Prepare and submit accurate monthly VAT returns to SARS.
• Assist with audit preparation.
• Process and submit payroll and UFiling.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience in a senior financial role within a corporate environment.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, tender/bid pricing, and municipal invoicing.
• Experience supervising accounting staff and managing financial systems.
• Proficient in preparing management accounts, budgets, and financial reports.
• Knowledge of South African VAT and SARS filing requirements.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Integrity and commitment to confidentiality.

Suitable applications can be emailed to

Note:  only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.