We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Financial Manager. Our client is a financial services company that focuses exclusively on providing financing to established SMEs. They are dedicated to fostering inclusive growth in South Africa by helping SMEs expand.
Our client values individuals who are truthful candid creative curious conscientious and committed to holistic learning and growth. They operate as a close-knit team engaging face-to-face with customers and stakeholders and therefore maintain an entirely office-based work environment. If you are passionate about supporting the growth of SMEs and building South Africa you could be the right fit.
As the Financial Manager you will work closely with the executive team gain broad exposure to the business and be accountable for the accounting function for the group and some key financial processes in servicing individual will report directly to the Commercial Director and will work closely with other members of the senior management team.
Responsibilities;
Manage the accounting function;
- Direct and lead the Finance Department team
- Ensure IFRS compliance
- Responsible for monthly reporting Annual Financial Statements of several
- companies and the audit engagement
- Experience with or possess a sound conceptual understanding of the principles
- inherent in a financing business
- VAT & income tax returns & SARS queries
- Insurance matters
- Budgets
Key Process management;
- Ensure effectiveness
- Maintain efficiencies
- Sign off process compliance activities
Manage projects;
- Sculpt Plan Execute and Debrief
- Coordination
- Manage project resources
Prepare reports;
- Timeous delivery
- Alert Management to exceptions
- Cash flow management & forecasts
- Compile reports and present to Exco
- Prepare reports for Board meetings and funders
Requirements
- Minimum of 15 years experience (preferably with exposure to mid-sized companies including reporting to external stakeholders)
- Leadership experience in a financial role
- Working knowledge of IFRS
- Project management
- General Microsoft office tools
- Excel Advanced
- Exposure to ERP systems & Xero/Sage/Quickbooks
- Flexibility to adapt with business changes
- Analytical mind organized precise and meticulous
- Problem solver
- Ability to take initiative learn quickly and strive for results
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Strong team player and motivator
- Full time on site - Randburg
Minimum of 15 years experience (preferably with exposure to mid-sized companies including reporting to external stakeholders) Leadership experience in a financial role Working knowledge of IFRS Project management General Microsoft office tools Excel Advanced Exposure to ERP systems & Xero/Sage/Quickbooks Flexibility to adapt with business changes Analytical mind, organized, precise and meticulous Problem solver Ability to take initiative, learn quickly and strive for results Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) Strong team player and motivator Full time on site - Randburg