Risk and Compliance Financial Manager

SUMMARY:
Are you a newly qualified CA(SA) with a minimum of one year’s post-article experience, thriving 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

1. Strategic Projects

• 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
• Monitoring and addressing loss-making projects

• 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.

• Lead special projects related to group restructuring.
• Prepare and maintain financial models.
• Collate, review, and submit information for due diligence and financial reporting.

• Support internal audit, risk mitigation, and other initiatives as directed by the Divisional or Group Financial Director.

1. Internal Audit

• 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.

• 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.

• Prepare clear, concise audit reports with actionable recommendations.
• Present findings to senior management and the audit committee.

1. Finance Control, Reporting & Budgeting

• Review and approve corporate requisitions.
• Oversee budget consolidation and final Group budget reporting pack.
• Review and authorise monthly sub-ledger and general ledger reconciliations, including:
• Full balance sheet reconciliations
• Creditors’ trial balance reviews
• Review and consolidate monthly Group WIP, debtors, creditors ageing, and credit note schedules.

1. External Audit

• Liaise with Group auditors and support annual external audit planning.
• Assist with year-end audit consolidation and related requirements.
• Prepare Annual Financial Statements in accordance with IFRS for SMEs.

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