ASSISTANT FINANCE MANAGER - Cape Town Verfied

Salary Negotiable Cape Town, Western Cape Cape Town, Western Cape more than 14 days ago 18-10-2017 7:38:17 AM
13-12-2017 7:38:17 AM
Our client is seeking an Assistant Financial Manager with a high level of analytical and technical skills. The successful candidate has good oral and written communication skills with the ability analyse, interpret and report on financial information in order to drive positive financial change in the firm.

Description
Qualification and Experience:
Professional qualification (CIMA or SAICA) with at least 5 years’ experience in a similar role (legal industry experience preferable);
Completed articles;
Must be highly computer literate with advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint;
Must have proven experience in working with accounting systems (Elite will be highly advantageous);
Ability to maintain composure during stressful situations occurring as a result of workloads and/or deadlines;
Ability to prioritize work efficiently in order to comply with deadlines;
Ability to be discreet since the position will require dealing with a lot of confidential information;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Ability to manage and motivate staff;
Good attention to detail;
Strong project management skills to ensure projects are completed within the given timeframes;
A strong sense of teamwork and good interpersonal skills;
Flexible and reliable;
Good work ethics.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Adhering to and implementing internal processes to ensure that all tasks are carried out effectively and efficiently:
Accurate financial analyses and timeous reports to management and Exco in order to assist with strategic planning;
Accurate bank and cashflow forecasts and controlling of income and expenditure;
Timeous and accurate preparation and reviewing of financial and statutory reports;
Working proactively to identify and drive change to improve financial performance of the firm;
Preparing and managing quarterly and annual budgets;
Continuous improvement of processes and ensuring compliance with existing processes;
Ensuring timely annual audits in line with good accounting practices;
Ensuring that all appropriate taxes are timeously paid and that refunds due to the firm are received timeously;
Monitoring and assisting in the reporting and recovery of large aged debts;
Management and development of the finance team;
Assisting with and improving on the firm’s BBBEE status.

IMPORTANT TO NOTE:
Should you not receive feedback within 2 weeks of applying, please accept that you did not qualify for this position.