Financial Manager

Pretoria - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience Required: 6years

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Financial Professional for an interim role with a premier manufacturing client in Rosslyn.

This position begins with a comprehensive handover from the outgoing Financial Manager evolving into a leadership role providing financial direction and control across all business functions.

You will act as a key collaborator interacting with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders including contractors vendors government institutions and auditors. The ideal candidate possesses strong logical reasoning skills and the ability to navigate complex conflict with diplomacy.

Note: This role involves physical presence (sitting standing walking) occasional travel and regular presentations.

Key Responsibilities:

Continuously identifies (internal) and commercial (external) opportunities to drive business value.
Compiles financial reports leads the month-end closing process and conducts monthly financial forecasts.
Analyses industry trends to assess the financial health of the company and the feasibility of new and existing commercial opportunities.
Make estimates of funds required for the short and long-term financial objectives of the organization.
Acts as custodian and facilitates the budgeting and business planning process for the division.
Ensures accurate timely and relevant financial reporting on an ongoing basis.
Participates in the creation and reviewing of finance policies and ensures appropriate internal financial and related controls to safeguard the information integrity and assets of the business.
Assist the process of evaluating cost control measures to drive business efficiency continuously and competitiveness.
Ensures an appropriate finance structure and effective resources to support financial objectives.
Provides effective leadership and management of the finance team and contributes to the overall management of the division.
Oversees the preparation of quarterly and annual account reconciliations monitors and enforces compliance with tax and financial reporting standards.
Reviews and in some instances determine the strategy parameters and delivery of price changes (customers and suppliers).
Facilitate the group requirements regarding corporate governance.

Requirements

Chartered Accounting Qualification required.
Business related post-graduate qualification desirable.
At least 5-6 years Finance managerial experience.
2 to 3 years experience gained in a manufacturing environment with manufacturing process knowledge.
Solid Computer literacy at Advanced level on Excel; Intermediate Word; Power Point; Outlook etc.
Project management experience required.
Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Corporate governance Tax.
Knowledge of ERP systems in general.
Have a strong Accounting and Reconciliation background.
Knowledge of Reporting System and BI Tool.
Knowledge of Mergers and Acquisitions.
Knowledge of risk management processes.

Skills & Characteristics:

Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.
Meticulous attention to detail with superb organizational skills.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Excellent report-writing and communication skills.
Solid leadership skills.
Negotiation skills and ability to influence key stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
Leadership - directional / transformational
Presentation / facilitation skills

Required Skills:

2 to 3 years experience gained in a manufacturing environment with manufacturing process knowledge. Solid Computer literacy at Advanced level on Excel; Intermediate Word; Power Point; Outlook etc. Project management experience required. Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Corporate governance Tax. Knowledge of ERP systems in general. Have strong Accounting and Reconciliation background. Knowledge of Reporting System and BI Tool. Knowledge of Mergers and Acquisitions. Knowledge of risk management processes.

Required Education:

Chartered Accounting Qualification related post-graduate qualification least 5-6 years Finance managerial experience.

We are seeking an experienced Financial Professional for an interim role with a premier manufacturing client in Rosslyn. This position begins with a comprehensive handover from the outgoing Financial Manager evolving into a leadership role providing financial direction and control across all busines...