Job Description SENIOR FM / FD CA(SA) - R 1.3M - PAARL, CAPE TOWN
This role is responsible for driving business performance by providing strategic financial guidance, overseeing budgeting and planning, and managing financial operations, including analysis, treasury, and tax.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead and manage daily accounting operations, including invoicing, creditors, debtors, general ledger, inventory, and revenue recognition.
- Oversee month-end close processes and prepare accurate financial statements and operational reports.
- Scrutinise and report variances in labor, materials etc providing actionable recommendations to management.
- Develop and manage financial forecasts, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
- Implement and maintain cost accounting methodologies, including activity-based and standard costing.
- Ensure compliance with local accounting standards, statutory requirements, and corporate governance policies.
- Support cross-functional collaboration to achieve business objectives, streamline processes, and drive financial insight.
- Lead internal controls implementation to safeguard assets, mitigate risks, and ensure reporting accuracy.
- Partner with senior management to provide financial insights, drive improvements, and manage key projects.
- Oversee working capital management, including cash flow forecasting and optimizing supplier and customer payment terms.
- Manage year-end audit activities and liaise with auditors to ensure compliance.
- Train and develop the finance team, fostering continuous improvement and sharing best practices across regions.
This role requires a strategic mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively collaborate across departments to deliver financial excellence.
Requirements
- Registered Chartered Accountant essential
- 8+ years commercial experience
- Global companies / several jurisdictions exposure essential
- Manufacturing industry experience essential
Requirements Lead and manage daily accounting operations, including billing, A/R, A/P, G/L, inventory, and revenue recognition. Oversee month-end close processes and prepare accurate financial statements and operational reports. Analyze and report variances in materials, labor, and overhead, providing actionable recommendations to management. Develop and manage financial forecasts, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. Implement and maintain cost accounting methodologies, including activity-based and standard costing. Ensure compliance with local accounting standards, statutory requirements, and corporate governance policies. Support cross-functional collaboration to achieve business objectives, streamline processes, and drive financial insight. Lead internal controls implementation to safeguard assets, mitigate risks, and ensure reporting accuracy. Partner with senior management to provide financial insights, drive improvements, and manage key projects. Oversee working capital management, including cash flow forecasting and optimizing supplier and customer payment terms. Manage year-end audit activities and liaise with auditors to ensure compliance. Train and develop the finance team, fostering continuous improvement and sharing best practices across regions.
