Description
The key tasks & responsibilities for this position are to: • Develop the financial well-being of the division by providing the full spectrum of financial services. • Review and interpret monthly management accounts, while recommending further course of action. • Analysing operations, identifying opportunities for improvement, cost reduction, and systems enhancement. • Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities, assist with strategic analysis and planning. • Establish finance and operational strategies by evaluating trends, establishing critical measurements, determining productivity, quality, and customer-service strategies. • Review and sign off journals. • Manage working capital including debtors, creditors and inventory. • Responsible for the assessment and implementation of internal controls. • Prepare interdivisional and interbranch reconciliation. • Review and analyze provisions and follow up on reconciling items. • Review head office and operational general ledger reconciliations. • Manage banking profiles and treasury functions. • Manage all FECs and ensure the division is sufficiently covered. • Prepare annual reporting pack and manage the roll out of any relevant IFRS.• Management of customer and supplier master. • Responsible for compilation and consolidation of budget templates. • Review of payroll and statutory payments. • Support project analysis, validation of plans, and ad-hoc requests by the Director/Chief Financial Officer. • Ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements.
The key educational requirements and qualifications for this position would be:
• A Qualified Chartered Accountant is a MUST.
• Minimum 5 years post articles experience in Finance Management or similar role.
• Thorough knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Experience within project environment would be advantageous.
• Experience in the preparation and finalisation of accounts in accordance with current South African regulations.
• Proven knowledge of cost control, financial analysis, accounting principles, practices, standard laws, and regulations is a MUST.
• Knowledge of Corporate Governance, relating to risk management, financial reporting, financial auditing, controls, and compliance is a MUST.
• Proven track record in the implementation of internal controls, corporate. governance policies, improved operational efficiencies and financial models.
• Solid understanding of statutory requirements, e.g., VAT, imports, exports, FECs.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems and Microsoft Excel. The skills and competencies required for this position amongst others would be:
• Technical skills - ability to calculate and interpret financial results, manipulate large amounts of data and accuracy.
• Business reporting skills - ability to compile accurate and meaningful business reports.
• Problem solving skills - demonstrate an ability to apply the principles of problem identification, analysis, and decision-making within immediate work context.
• Time management skills - ability to manage own time and that of a team and being able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Stress tolerance - ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Result orientated - hands-on commitment and ability to get the job done.
• Critical thinking - ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Observant with immaculate attention to detail.
• Dependable - being reliable, responsible, and fulfilling obligations.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality about all financial matters.
• Ability to integrate/coordinate financial and operational strategies.
• Ability to work independently in a team and under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with internal and external customers.
Salary - R1.4 mill pa CTC
Send cv to cindy@toptalentps.co.za