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Finance Manager I - Cape TownFull job descriptionListing reference: 019206Listing status: OnlineApply by: 18 February 2025Position summary Industry: FMCG & Supply ManagementJob category: Financial AccountingLocation: Cape TownContract: PermanentEE position: NoIntroductionWe are looking to recruit a Finance Manager to work within the Group Finance department of Clicks Group Services. The role will be based at Clicks Head Office in Cape Town and will report to the Group Finance Manager.Job description Job Purpose:To provide accurate, timeous and relevant financial information to facilitate decision-making. To ensure that financial transactions are controlled and processed timeously.To effectively manage the reporting processes and support the Group finance manager in overseeing efficiency and effectiveness of the group reporting function.Job Objectives:Review monthly, interim and year end internal and external reporting.Manage the statutory financial reporting process, including liaising with the auditors and management of the signing process.Ensure the effective delivery of team objectives by managing and leading the team.Manage the budgeting and forecasting process from inception to completion including:-Ensure the budgeting tool is ready for use and users are trained accordingly.Actively manage the planning and submissions.Consolidate the business units to produce a consolidated group budget. Ensure all deadlines are met.Review the brand budget submissions to ensure that the budget aligns to the group strategy.Monthly reforecasting of full year results.Manage the fixed asset process from initiation to reporting, including capex processes and management of the fixed asset register.Manage lease accounting (IFRS 16) for the group, including the treatment of transactions, reconciliation of accounts and financial statement disclosure.Responsible for the groups insurance renewal process and manage the claims and financial reporting processes.Assist with ad-hoc reporting and analysis.Create opportunities for improved teamwork.Oversee the SAP EPM financial reporting processes and provide training and support where necessary.Identify and implement improvements within the finance control environment.Assist in delivering long term objectives and goals.Provide coaching and mentorship for future development. Minimum requirements Education:Registered CA (SA) Experience:Essential:Minimum 5 years of relevant Finance experience, preferably in the Retail industry in a JSE Listed company.Desirable:2 years financial reporting experience. Supervising/management experience.SAP experience.SAP EPM experience Job related knowledge:Financial reporting and statutory requirementsKnowledge of working on different accounting systemsBudgetingSound IFRS knowledgeComputer literacy on MS Office Job related Skills:Financial managementSupervision and performance managementStrategic thinking and problem solvingOrganisational and planning abilityConceptual and problem solving skillsAdministration Competencies:Deciding and Initiating ActionLeading and SupervisingPresenting and Communicating InformationAdapting and Responding to ChangeCoping with Pressures and SetbacksWriting and ReportingAnalysingPlanning and Organising

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