Finance Manager

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description


My client is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join their team and take charge of their financial operations.This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on their business while leading a talented finance team.This role is based in Wadeville, Johannesburg East.Key Responsibilities:

  • Leadership & Oversight: Provide strategic leadership and oversee financial accounting, driving business growth and monitoring business performance.
  • Governance & Monitoring: Ensure robust finance governance and continuous monitoring of financial activities.
  • Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives to drive continuous improvement within the finance function.
  • Financial Reporting: Deliver comprehensive and accurate monthly reports, offering insights into business performance and key drivers to support decision-making.
  • Executive Presentations: Present monthly and quarterly reviews of management accounts to group executives.
  • Month-End Finalization: Implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to ensure efficient month-end finalization.
  • Cost Saving Initiatives: Understand, manage, and coordinate cost-saving initiatives across the business.
  • Compliance: Strictly adhere to group reporting timelines and ensure financial compliance with group standards.
  • Working Capital Management: Oversee debtor management, maintain relationships with key suppliers, ensure timely payments, and manage stock.
  • Capex Management: Understand capex requirements, asset utilization, capex reporting, and Economic Value Added (EVA) modeling.
  • Audits & Taxation: Manage yearly financial audits, tax, and deferred tax calculations.
  • Budgeting & Forecasting: Drive and manage the preparation of budgets and forecasts, ensuring timely submission to the group.
  • Team Engagement & Training: Engage continuously with finance staff, provide training, identify areas for improvement, and manage the finance team to ensure optimal performance.
  • Performance Culture: Foster a culture of striving for better performance and managing accountability within the finance team.
  • Return on Capital Employed (ROCE): Drive ROCE improvements.
  • Payroll Management: Review and sign off bi-weekly/monthly payroll reports.
  • Statutory Compliance: Ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
  • Insightful Analysis: Understand and provide insights into manufacturing and product costing.
Qualifications and Experience Needed:
  • BCom degree in Accounting or Finance related.
  • Completed SAICA/SAIPA articles.
  • 5 years proven experience in a similar finance management role.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Proficiency in financial reporting and compliance.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1325545
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned