Manager – Finance and Accounts

Recruitment Matters Africa Pvt Ltd

Job Location:

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

Ensure accurate and timely closure of books reviewing and analyzing Management Accounts (MIS) preparing accounts for finalization and consolidation and ensuring the general ledger and balance sheet are properly proofed.
Conduct Profit & Loss variance analysis preparing detailed reports to support management decision-making and contribute to the preparation of budgets and year-end financial packs.
Provide audit support ensuring all necessary documentation and reconciliations are available for statutory and internal audits.
Oversee transactional processing activities including Accounts Receivable (AR) Accounts Payable (AP) and Record-to-Report (R2R) ensuring efficiency accuracy and adherence to internal controls.
Ensure all statutory dues including taxes are captured accurately and submitted on time in compliance with applicable regulations.
Maintain accurate customer and vendor reconciliations issue reconciliation reports and follow up on outstanding items to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Resolve monthly consolidated MIS queries and provide working capital data for management reviews.
Assist Business Unit Heads in the annual budgeting process and in preparation of AFCLs IND AS financials using Emerge software.
Review trial balances consolidated financial statements reports on related-party transactions borrowings investments and all notes to accounts including tax-related items for IND AS consolidation.
Address queries from consolidated shareholders and coordinate with Corporate to provide reports or data after detailed review with individual AFCL consultants Finance Controllers or BU Heads.
Ensure proper reconciliation of balances and transactions between AFCL entities and related parties.
Lead and support the F&A teams in-country supervising and mentoring staff while ensuring high-quality financial management and reporting.
Draft implement and improve Standard Operating Manuals (SOM) Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Statements of Accounts (SOA) ensuring strict adherence across the organization.
Understand and comply with all relevant financial regulations and legislation applicable to AFCL entities.

Qualifications

Chartered Accountant (CA) with strong exposure to Indian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (IGAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
8 12 years of relevant work experience in finance and accounting roles preferably within the vehicle and asset finance industry.
Experience in preparation and consolidation of financial statements under IND AS.
Working knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP Tally Incadea and Navision is preferred.
Knowledge of company secretarial functions (e.g. Company Secretary certification) is desirable but not essential.
Experience in financing automobiles or asset finance is an added advantage.

Skills

Exceptional financial and data analysis capabilities with a strong eye for detail in balance sheet proofing and variance analysis.
Strong leadership and supervisory skills to manage mentor and support F&A teams effectively.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills to liaise with Corporate BU Heads shareholders and other internal and external parties.
Ability to draft implement and enforce financial policies procedures and controls across multiple entities.
Deep understanding of financial regulations compliance requirements and statutory obligations.
Problem-solving skills to resolve complex accounting and reconciliation queries and to support management in decision-making processes.

Key Responsibilities Ensure accurate and timely closure of books reviewing and analyzing Management Accounts (MIS) preparing accounts for finalization and consolidation and ensuring the general ledger and balance sheet are properly proofed. Conduct Profit & Loss variance analysis preparing detai...

Key Responsibilities

Ensure accurate and timely closure of books reviewing and analyzing Management Accounts (MIS) preparing accounts for finalization and consolidation and ensuring the general ledger and balance sheet are properly proofed.
Conduct Profit & Loss variance analysis preparing detailed reports to support management decision-making and contribute to the preparation of budgets and year-end financial packs.
Provide audit support ensuring all necessary documentation and reconciliations are available for statutory and internal audits.
Oversee transactional processing activities including Accounts Receivable (AR) Accounts Payable (AP) and Record-to-Report (R2R) ensuring efficiency accuracy and adherence to internal controls.
Ensure all statutory dues including taxes are captured accurately and submitted on time in compliance with applicable regulations.
Maintain accurate customer and vendor reconciliations issue reconciliation reports and follow up on outstanding items to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Resolve monthly consolidated MIS queries and provide working capital data for management reviews.
Assist Business Unit Heads in the annual budgeting process and in preparation of AFCLs IND AS financials using Emerge software.
Review trial balances consolidated financial statements reports on related-party transactions borrowings investments and all notes to accounts including tax-related items for IND AS consolidation.
Address queries from consolidated shareholders and coordinate with Corporate to provide reports or data after detailed review with individual AFCL consultants Finance Controllers or BU Heads.
Ensure proper reconciliation of balances and transactions between AFCL entities and related parties.
Lead and support the F&A teams in-country supervising and mentoring staff while ensuring high-quality financial management and reporting.
Draft implement and improve Standard Operating Manuals (SOM) Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Statements of Accounts (SOA) ensuring strict adherence across the organization.
Understand and comply with all relevant financial regulations and legislation applicable to AFCL entities.

Qualifications

Chartered Accountant (CA) with strong exposure to Indian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (IGAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
8 12 years of relevant work experience in finance and accounting roles preferably within the vehicle and asset finance industry.
Experience in preparation and consolidation of financial statements under IND AS.
Working knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP Tally Incadea and Navision is preferred.
Knowledge of company secretarial functions (e.g. Company Secretary certification) is desirable but not essential.
Experience in financing automobiles or asset finance is an added advantage.

Skills

Exceptional financial and data analysis capabilities with a strong eye for detail in balance sheet proofing and variance analysis.
Strong leadership and supervisory skills to manage mentor and support F&A teams effectively.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills to liaise with Corporate BU Heads shareholders and other internal and external parties.
Ability to draft implement and enforce financial policies procedures and controls across multiple entities.
Deep understanding of financial regulations compliance requirements and statutory obligations.
Problem-solving skills to resolve complex accounting and reconciliation queries and to support management in decision-making processes.