Job Description

Job & Company Descriptions
A FMCG company located in the northern part of Johannesburg is seeking an immediate Financial Manager to join their finance team.As a Financial Manager you will responsible for the following:
Financial Reporting:

• Generate management reports by analyzing and consolidating financial results (P&L) on a regular basis.
• Conduct cost and trend analyses, presenting findings to executives and business unit leaders.
• Prepare and consolidate PowerPoint presentations with financial data and variance commentary.
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities with the finance team.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial information is accessible to business units and executives.
• Review and submit monthly business reports and profit estimates.
• Manage working capital, cash resources, and operational expenditures.
• Prepare annual financial statements and VAT returns.
• Perform monthly general ledger reconciliations and assist with audit inquiries.

Financial Planning:

• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Review expenditures against budgets, partnering with unit leaders to recommend efficiencies.
• Update financial forecasts based on the latest estimates, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Provide strategic guidance for budgeting.

Financial Analysis:

• Analyze variances and develop commentary on performance deviations from budget targets.
• Monitor profitability through various analyses of actual vs. budget and forecast.
• Identify and track risks and opportunities related to budgets and forecasts.

Business Partnering:

• Collaborate with business unit leaders to align financial performance with organizational goals.
• Conduct ad-hoc analyses and prepare financial information as needed.
• Support ad-hoc projects with financial analysis and modeling.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and coordinate external audits.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and address operational issues.

Risk and Internal Controls:

• Monitor compliance with relevant laws and reporting regulations.
• Oversee internal and external audits, managing findings and implementing controls.
• Develop policies to mitigate financial fraud and protect assets.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.

Leadership:

• Manage and develop a team of seven, using a coaching and mentoring approach.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Job Experience and Skills Required:
Completed Bcom in Finance or Completed CIMA
Minimum of 3 -5 years experience in a similar position
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