Job & Company Description: A leading manufacturing company is looking for a
Group Financial Manager to join their vibrant finance team.
As a
Group Financial Manager , you will be responsible for the following:
- Apply accounting principles to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports for the group and all statutory entities.
- Coach the Finance Team (including Creditors, Cashbook, HO Debtors, and Accountant) to ensure optimal performance and foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
- Monitor daily financial operations and provide support to the business on all financial issues.
- Oversee the general ledger and manage reconciliations.
- Ensure that supplier obligations are fulfilled according to agreed terms.
- Review and authorize all company payments.
- Ensure the integrity of the fixed asset register and tax asset register.
- Prepare the Annual Financial Statements for all statutory entities and the Group.
- Install, modify, document, and coordinate the implementation of accounting systems and control procedures.
- Prepare tax computations and ensure compliance across the group.
- Maintain company documentation related to WCA, tax, and banking.
- Manage the timeline for all BEE requirements and audits by collaborating effectively with BEE consultants and various departments.
- Oversee external audits.
- Review VAT calculations and submissions.
- Prepare balance sheets, cash flow reports, variance analyses, budgets, and forecasts.
- Create Board packs.
- Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly finance KPIs.
- Drive digitization initiatives, integrating financial systems and data to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Support the CFO in delivering the expected outcomes from the finance department.
- Proficient in JDE and Excel.
Qualifications: Completed Finance degree
Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles
Experience: Minimum 5 - 10 years experience
Manufacturing industry is preferred
