Financial Manager CA (SA) Verfied

Salary Negotiable Not Specified more than 14 days ago 10-07-2017 4:01:50 PM
28-08-2017 4:01:50 PM

Excellent opportunity for a qualified CA (SA) with at least 5 years solid experience. Retail/FMCG background advantageous!! IFRS knowledge a must! This role is based in CT CBD.

  • Ensure the reporting of group monthly financial results to Parent Company and the Executive Team is timely, accurate and relevant.  
  • Review of these reports for both accuracy and compliance to Group policies
  • Preparation and review of various quarterly and year-end reporting deliverables
  • Analyse variances from forecasts and the interpretations thereof
  • Ensure the reporting of group monthly financial results to Parent Company and the Executive Team is timely, accurate and relevant.  
  • Review of these reports for both accuracy and compliance to Group policies
  • Preparation and review of various quarterly and year-end reporting deliverables
  • Analyse variances from forecasts and the interpretations thereof
  • Co-ordinating internal and external auditors
  • Preparation of statutory financial reports in line with current regulatory requirements
  • Preparation of underlying supporting schedules for tax returns (VAT, PAYE, Income Tax, STATS SA, SARB)
  • Act as Company Secretary - support Company directors to ensure compliance with fiduciary obligations
  • Maintain external banking relationships
  • Oversee the management of treasury group requirements
  • Manage the relationship with external legal counsel in areas of contract, specific legal matters as they arise, etc.
  • The caretaker of all Company policy relating to financial controls, procurement and other applicable areas
  • Review of contracts
  • Liaising with both the internal and external auditors to ensure all relevant group audit issues are addressed and internal controls monitored
  • Liaison between finance function and Internal audit
  • Ensure that audit files are prepared on time and accurately and interact with external auditors during audit;
  • Ensure the costs of the department remain within budget for existing operations, with any unbudgeted costs pre-approved by senior management
  • Maintain the integrity of the Fixed Asset Register
  • Manage credit risk and working capital;
  • Ensuring the monthly payroll is completed by the necessary deadlines and that the payroll register is maintained and kept up to date with the necessary information (leave balances, employee deductions and other).
  • Ensuring business is adequately insured against all risks at all times during the year and that renewals happen before the required deadline.
  • Full responsibility and oversight of outsourced functions
  • Full responsibility and accountability for accounts receivable, credit management, accounts payable and procurement functions

 

Requirements:

  • Minimum: Chartered Accountant (SA)
  • Must have successfully operated in a quality business for 5+ years post professional qualification.
  • Leadership – proven track record of effective management of Finance team
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to be a key influencer
  • Strategic thinking ability
  • SAP and HFM experience will be advantageous
  • Working knowledge of IFRS

Establish a cohesive, engaged and valued Finance function 

Ref: CPT001631/LO