Job title : Finance Manager
Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town Deadline : December 27, 2024 Quick Recommended Links Main Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting:
- Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for regional leadership in line with deadlines.
- Oversee the budgeting and forecasting process across all locations in the region.
- Ensure compliance across African locations with corporate reporting standards and regional regulatory requirements.
- Highlight financial trends and provide actionable insights to address opportunities and challenges.
Operational Oversight:
- Monitor and control regional operational expenses, ensuring efficient use of resources.
- Collaborate with operational teams to improve cost efficiency and profitability.
- Work closely with operations to improve business performance and deliver results in line with budgets and forecasts.
- Ensure optimal levels of working capital management are in place to improve the cash conversion cycle.
- Oversee the implementation of financial policies, procedures, and systems across the region.
- Ensure optimal repatriation of funds from locations in Africa to requested locations, minimizing tax levels and timeliness of transfers.
Team Leadership:
- Supervise and mentor regional finance staff, fostering a culture of high performance.
- Provide training and support to enhance the skills and expertise of the finance team.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure financial strategies are integrated into operational plans.
- Set objectives and KPIs through annual performance plans for team members in line with regional goals.
Compliance and Risk Management:
- Ensure compliance with local tax, regulatory, and legal requirements by delivering returns in line with local and regional deadlines.
- Ensure business functions are in line with the DOA and other control-based mechanisms.
- Identify financial risks and implement strategies to mitigate them.
- Ensure monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
- Support internal and external audits, addressing any findings effectively.
Business Partnering:
- Work closely with regional leadership to support business growth initiatives.
- Provide financial input on new projects, investments, and expansion plans.
- Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, offering guidance on the financial implications of strategic decisions.
Process Improvement:
- Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and enhance accuracy.
- Design and implement robust policies and procedures to safeguard assets and smooth the running of the businesses across the region.
- Roll out initiatives to improve business performance.
- Support the adoption of new technologies and tools for financial management.
- Drive initiatives to improve financial information provided to support businesses in their decision-making process.
Recognized Qualifications and Experience:
Essential:
- Qualified Accountant through one of the Internationally recognized Institutes (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
- 5 plus years of experience in financial management, preferably in a regional or multi-location role (Angola a preference)
- Strong knowledge of local and international financial reporting standards and regulations.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Effective leadership and team management abilities.
- Proficiency in financial software and advanced MS Excel skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
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