Required Qualifications
- BCom (Hons) / CTA with Accounting as a major.
Job Description
As the Senior Financial Manager, you will work closely with the executive team, gain broad exposure to the business and be accountable for the accounting function for the Group and some key financial processes in servicing customers. The individual will report directly to the Commercial Director and will work closely with other members of the senior management team.
The candidate will be expected to, but not limited to:
- Be eligible to register as a Key Individual in respect of the FSCA
- Manage the accounting function
- Direct and lead the Finance Department team
- Ensure IFRS compliance
- Responsible for monthly reporting, Annual Financial Statements of several companies and the audit engagement
- Experience with, or possess a sound conceptual understanding of, the principles inherent in a financing business
- VAT & income tax returns & SARS queries
- Insurance matters
- Budgets
- Key Process management
- Ensure effectiveness
- Maintain efficiencies
- Sign off process compliance activities
- Manage projects:
- Sculp, Plan, Execute, and Debrief
- Coordination
- Manage project resources
- Prepare reports
- Timeous delivery
- Alert Management to exceptions
- Cash flow management & forecasts
- Compile reports and present to Exco
- Prepare reports for Board meetings and funders
Desired Skills and Experience
- Minimum of 15 years experience (preferably with exposure to mid-sized companies including reporting to external stakeholders)
- Leadership experience in a financial role
- Working knowledge of IFRS
- Project management
- General Microsoft office tools
- Excel Advanced
- Exposure to ERP systems & Xero/Sage/Quickbooks
- Flexibility to adapt with business changes
- Analytical mind, organized, precise and meticulous
- Problem solver
- Ability to take initiative, learn quickly and strive for results
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Strong team player and motivator
Remuneration
- Market-related salary based on experience, with company benefits (medical aid, provident fund, etc)
