Gain unprecedented grounding in this multi-faceted role.

Our client is a commercially orientated, procurement solutions company with approximately R100 million turn over. They trade internationally and export into Africa and currently require a top-quality all-rounder for their Finance Manager appointment.



Qualification:

BCom (Hons) complete

CIMA complete

CA (SA)



Skills & Experience:

10 years’ experience in Commerce

STRONG FOREX EXPERIENCE (daily concern in currency exposure and management)

Foreign currency risk

Insurance and Risk management

PASTEL

Ideally coming out of logistics, procurement, retail, wholesale or manufacturing

Mastery of written and oral English

French and/or Portuguese speaking an advantage

A good sense of organization

Acute sense of precision

Excellent communicator (written and oral)

Efficient

Reliable

Dynamic and Enthusiastic



Job Description:

This pinnacle appointment demands the following capabilities:

Responsible to ensure that credit risk is balanced with business objectives, targets are met and that only valid claims with proper management authorization are paid.

Accountable for ensuring that policies and procedures (internal controls) are in place to provide reasonable assurance that the company assets are protected and that all financial reporting is prepared in compliance with all financial policies.

Must ensure that the accounting department is staffed with qualified financial personnel capable of meeting the objectives and responsibilities of the Finance department. FM is also responsible for the continued development of these associates.

Supervises and participates in the preparation of various financial statements and reports.

Oversees the general accounting function, which includes inter-company accounting, cash management/reconciliation, financial reporting, balance sheet management.

Ensures that the computer system continues to operate as required. FM is involved in validating/designing suggested changes to ensure accounting requirements continue to be met.

Directs the installation and maintenance of accounting records to show receipts and expenditures.

Directs the maintenance of general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable, revenue distribution, depreciation, cost, property and operating expenses and insurance records.

Directs and participates in cost analyses and rate studies.

Directs internal audits involving the review of accounting and administrative controls.

Co-ordinates preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting.

Reviews financial statements with management personnel.

Monitors business performance.

Monitors and manages group cash flows on an ongoing basis.

Monitors foreign currency exposure and manages foreign currency risk.

Insurance and risk management.

Ensures that the regulatory requirements of all statutory bodies are met.

Payroll.

Ad hoc HR duties.