Finance Manager

Our client is seeking a Finance Manager who will direct the financial operations of the company on behalf of the shareholders towards becoming a cost effective profitable organisation. Responsibilities: Direct the financial operation of the Company on behalf of the shareholders towards becoming a cost effective profitable organisation. Manage and Control accounting department effectively and efficiently. Endure that the Finance and administration department meets its objectives. Sound financial management in terms of national and international accounting standards. Ensure the Companys financial procedures and practices are according to Company and Group procedures and practices. Plan, direct and coordinate overall financial activities for the operations. Compile budgets for the company and perform financial forecasts as required by France. Manage cash flows for the company. Check and study financial statements on a regular basis. Revise and implement accounting department work procedures. Monitor and review accounting and financial data for completeness, accuracy and validity. Maintenance of fixed assets register. Assist in formulation and implementation of business strategies. Expose fruitless and wasteful expenditure in order to improve profitability of the organisation. Review trial balance on monthly before reporting. Verify investments and capex decisions. Report back to Cluster CFO on progress and staff problems within Finance. Monitor all user departments throughout the organization and ensuring compliance with all relevant standards and statutory requirements, including SARS, GAAP/IFRS. Tax calculations. Tax filing and obtaining the necessary tax certificates. Attend tax queries to and from Tax authorities. Ensure tax compliance and deadlines are met. Review of audit files in preparation of external and internal audits. Coordinate external audits and internal audits for the company. Draft statutory financial statements. Responsible for tax & cash flow forecasts, actual cash flow and explaining variances. Calculation of provisional, income and deferred taxation. Completing the SOX compliance questionnaire, ensure compliances and report non-compliance to CFO (internal audit). Reporting monthly, quarterly and yearly reporting to Paris using internet based reporting tools. Complete VECTOR & XRT (treasury) packages, review the latter for. Formulate, review internal policies and procedures. Authorise and purchase foreign exchange contracts (FEC). Assist CFO with bonds & guarantees. Calculation of the Mark to Market of the open FEC. Set KPIs and targets for accounting staff. Coach and mentoring staff. Complete Stats SA questionnaire on a quarterly, half yearly and year. Review creditors payment reconciliation before payment. Monitoring the daily cash position of the company and invest excess funds to reduce the overdraft position. Authorise the BOP forms for incoming funds. Approve the change of supplier banking details. Calculation of the companies net financial result. Manage the relationships with the banks. Interact with financial institutions to ensure adequate facilities are available. Administration of bank guarantees/bonds. Interact with external auditors and ensure that annual external audits are performed and that audited annual financial statements are submitted timeously. Skills: Computer literate Google suites and JD Edward compulsory. Financial organisation skills. Proactive team leader and organisational skills. Qualifications: BCom/ BAccSci/ BCompt (Accounting) plus honours preferable. Professional qualification (CIMA, ACCA, MBA or CA(SA). At least 5-7 years experience as a Finance Manager or Senior in Finance. Experience in systems implementation. Should be prepared to travel.

Location: Stanger, ZA

Posted Date: 9/19/2024