Risk and Compliance Financial Manager

SUMMARY:
Are you a newly qualified CA(SA) with a minimum of 1 year of post-articles experience, who thrives in fast-paced finance environments? An exciting opportunity has opened for an immediately available professional to join a dynamic firm in Durban.

POSITION INFO:
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Strategic Projects:
  • Special Projects & Technology:
    • Lead special Group and divisional projects, ensuring strong internal controls and effective risk mitigation.
    • Review and enhance internal controls across the Group ERP system and other integrated platforms.
    • Manage reporting for group forward meetings, including:
      • Automating reporting processes;
      • Maintaining red flag dashboards;
      • Recommending and implementing controls to mitigate risks; and
      • Monitoring and addressing loss-making projects.
  • Automation & Artificial Intelligence (AI):
    • Identify finance and reporting processes suitable for automation and drive implementation.
    • Lead the digitisation of financial records, approvals, and reporting systems across the Group.
    • Streamline month-end and year-end processes through technology solutions.
    • Implement AI-driven tools for predictive analytics, anomaly detection, and enhanced forecasting (including cash flow forecasting).
    • Leverage data analytics and machine learning to identify cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiencies.
    • Develop dashboards and self-service reporting tools using BI platforms.
  • Group Restructure Projects:
    • Lead special projects related to Group restructuring.
    • Prepare and maintain financial models.
    • Collate, review, and submit information for due diligence and financial reporting.
  • Ad Hoc Projects:
    • Support internal audits, risk mitigation, and other initiatives as directed by the Divisional or Group Financial Director.
• Internal Audit:
  • Audit Planning & Execution:
    • Develop and implement risk-based internal audit plans aligned with organisational goals and regulatory requirements.
    • Lead and manage audit engagements from planning through to reporting.
  • Risk & Control Management:
    • Identify and assess key risk areas within the organisation.
    • Recommend and implement appropriate controls and procedures.
    • Review internal controls within ERP systems and integrated platforms.
    • Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulations, and industry best practices.
  • Reporting:
    • Prepare clear, concise audit reports with actionable recommendations.
    • Present findings to senior management and the Audit Committee.
• Finance Control, Reporting & Budgeting:
  • Review and approve corporate requisitions.
  • Oversee budget consolidation and the final Group budget reporting pack.
  • Review and authorise monthly sub-ledger and general ledger reconciliations, including:
    • Full balance sheet reconciliations;
    • Creditors’ trial balance reviews; and
    • Review and consolidate monthly Group WIP, debtors, creditors ageing, and credit note schedules.
• External Audit:
  • Liaise with Group auditors and support annual external audit planning.
  • Assist with the year-end audit consolidations and related requirements.
  • Prepare annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS for SMEs.

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