Finance Manager

A leading organisation is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of its financial accounting, reporting and control environment. Recruiting on behalf of our client, we are looking for a dependable and analytical professional who can manage financial operations, strengthen internal controls and provide meaningful financial information to support effective decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• Manage financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts within required deadlines.
• Prepare annual financial statements and reports for Board meetings.
• Provide financial reporting and insights to the Board and senior leadership.
• Manage budgets, forecasts and actual financial reporting.
• Monitor cash flow and identify future financial trends.
• Manage banking and investment accounts, including reconciliations.
• Liaise with external auditors and manage audit requirements.
• Manage VAT calculations, reconciliations, submissions and payments.
• Implement and maintain effective risk management and internal financial controls.
• Oversee debtors control and monitor administrative budget expenditure.
• Manage the BBBEE certification process.
• Manage contracts and relationships with external service providers.
• Support the development of effective financial and administrative systems and processes.

Requirements:

• BCom Accounting, BAcc, BCompt, CA(SA), CIMA, ACCA, CGISA with Accounting subjects, or another recognised accounting qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years' accounting experience.
• Strong financial accounting, management reporting, budgeting and forecasting capabilities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word.
• Experience using a recognised accounting package; Sage Evolution experience would be advantageous.
• Strong numerical, analytical and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prepare and interpret financial reports and communicate financial matters effectively.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work accurately under pressure.
• High levels of accountability, reliability and integrity.
• Strong team player with a professional and customer-focused approach.

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