Finance Manager

Our client is looking for a Finance Manager to join their team. The purpose of this role is to provide an accurate account keeping function for the purposes of reliable financial reporting as well as strategical support to board. Responsibilities: To ensure that all stipulated financial deadlines are adhered to, to mitigate risk of late financial reporting. Managing and Supervising staff. Operational Manage finance staff and ensure all staff work according to their required KPIs and achieve the relevant department deadlines. Ensure the accurate processing of transactions, on all accounting, bookkeeping and operational platforms and software systems. Ensuring accurate financial reporting to relevant EXCO members, this includes the preparation of monthly management accounts, as well as FINCO reports. Managing imports, liaising between supplier and freight forwarding agents Oversee certain payroll activities Continuously monitoring and developing financial processs and procedures Managing stock, and full inventory control. Working together with other financial managers to ensure a smooth running of the financial department Daily cashflow management and reporting Full fixed asset control Statutory and tax compliance Preparing annual budgets Assist the external auditors with annual financial audits. Financial risk management Ensuring all financial/ accounting computer systems is running smoothly, and that staff are trained. Assist the CFO with any financial requirements within your scope, where required. Providing insights on the financial health of the organisation. Looking for cost-reduction opportunities. Insuring sound financial processes and procedures within the financial department. Any other responsibility that may be required, but not necessarily detailed above, for the smooth running of the department. Work in conjunction with the various departments as required to ensure effective communication is sent from yourself to the relevant departments. Manage the communication process with the departments as per deadlines. Communication is essential across all departments. Key Skills: Integrity Teamwork Customer Centricity Partnership Innovation and Creativity Sustainable Value Creation Always apply TCF (Treating Customers Fairly) in any external dealings with clients. Always maintain leadership attributes Xero experience Micros experience will be a huge advantage. Restaurant industry experience will be a huge advantage. Qualifications: B.Com degree (Accounting/ Finance) Completed SAICA articles Minimum 5 years FMCG experience Minimum 5 years in management position experience.

Location: Johannesburg, ZA

Posted Date: 5/5/2024