Job Description

RPO Recruitment is seeking a highly skilled Financial Manager for our client in Durban. The Financial Manager will be responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the construction projects, ensuring effective financial planning, managing budgets, and providing key financial insights to drive business growth.Your expertise will play a critical role in optimizing financial performance across various projects and departments, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and internal policies.Responsibilities

• Taking responsibility for all the financial systems and financial team (direct report = 4 {1 x cashbook & ledger clerk + 2x creditor clerks and 1x HR administrator} and indirect report {depending on circumstances} = 3;
• Contract schedule reporting to the directors including contract provisions;
• Banking and treasury including facility review;
• Reviewing payments and releasing - attending to the management of the online banking system together with the administrator;
• Ensuring accuracy and integrity of the general ledger;
• Ensuring tax compliance as regards PAYE, VAT and income tax;
• All tax - monthly VAT and EMP return submissions plus annual and bi-annual tax calculations as well as dealing with SARS for verifications, objections, IT14SDs etc;
• Payroll - oversight of entire payroll process. Monthly reviews, issuing IRP5s, EMP501s, tax directives;
• Other payroll related - medical aid and provident fund management;
• Attending to the annual WCA/FEMA declarations;
• Maintaining staff records for leave etc and dealing with ad hoc staff issues;
• Liaising with auditors and attending to the annual audits and other statutory requirements for example CIPC, Stats SA and the like;
• Attending to the annual insurance review as regards extent of cover and risks;
• Assisting with the BEE annual audit - financial matters - and liaising with these auditors as required;
• Overseeing the drafting of the financial statements and monthly management accounts;
• Legal matters - credit applications, credit bureaus and giving ad hoc advice when required plus drafting/input of/on contracts and MoUs (**) including Companies Act;
• IT support and input where required;
• Support to the directors on legal, business, valuation and other related matters as they arise.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Registered CA(SA) or equivalent
• A minimum of 5 years' post-articles experience in financial management, preferably within the construction industry
• Strong knowledge of financial principles, construction accounting, and compliance regulations
• Proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working collaboratively with various teams
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Benefits

• Salary: Market-related

Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity.

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