A relevant 3 year B Com degree or diploma or equivalent NQF level 7 qualification.
A CA qualification or related NQF level 8 qualification will be advantageous.
WORK EXPERIENCE
• A minimum of 3 -5 years’ financial management experience.
• Previous experience in development of daily financial progress reports.
• Previous experience in drafting financial statements.
• Previous experience in dealing with VAT and income tax matters.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
The Financial Manager will be responsible for all the financial and operational support functions
The incumbent will be directly responsible for the leadership of the Finance, Reception, Stores and Credit Control Departments, whilst managing financial performance , as well as the financial risks associated with the business.

KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Operate as a strategic partner to the business core functions through the identification of trends, risks and opportunities for efficiencies.
• Ensure the production of accurate and timeous financial management information.
• Analyse and interpret information including the balance sheet reconciliations, costs and benchmarking implications / results and report on budget differences.
• Compile annual and interim budgets and reports on variances.
• Evaluate financial processes and implement corrective action to ensure alignment and standardisation within the division.
• Ensure VAT compliance.
• Engage with the business and IT to evaluate all anomalies, assisting the division to implement corrective action.
• Ensure that the My Market system maintains a high level of integrity and information.
• Ensure the maintenance of CAPEX and fixed asset registers.
• Drives strategic projects on an ad hoc basis.
• Drive the achievement of transformation goals as set out by the Transformation Committee.
• Manage, develop and coach employees for success within HR Policies and Procedures.
• Develop talented leaders and high performers.
• Maintain an up to date knowledge of relevant legislation, amendments and related information.
• Facilitate effective change & conflict management.
• Build strategic inter-departmental relationships to help achieve business goals.
• Liaise with a complex network of internal stakeholders to ensure strategic business growth and sustainability.
• Provide support to the Financial Director, support services and other managers during supplier negotiations, specifically to financial analysis.