Finance Manager

The Finance Manager will be responsible for ensuring the reliability of accounting practices and managing financial reporting across subsidiaries. The role also involves overseeing financial-related projects from start to finish, providing advice and support to management to help facilitate informed business decisions

• 5+ years of experience in a finance environment, as a Finance Manager with at least 3 years in audit management.
• 3 years of leadership or management experience (preferred).
• Retail industry experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of financial controls and governance.
• Knowledge of the business, industry trends, and key stakeholders.
• Experience with accounting for foreign currencies and consolidations is desirable.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, Google Suite, and financial systems.
• Willingness to travel across Africa on an ad-hoc basis.
• South African citizenship is required
• 3 Days a week in the office

The Finance Manager will be responsible for ensuring the reliability of accounting practices and managing financial reporting across subsidiaries. The role also involves overseeing financial-related projects from start to finish, providing advice and support to management to help facilitate informed business decisions.

• Must be a team player, (need to give info on managing a team, title as Finance Manager and have size on teams available as well)

• Provide input into and support the implementation of the finance strategy aligned with the companys annual business goals.
• Oversee the communication and execution of action plans, including specifications, timelines, and budgets.

• Set clear, specific, and measurable objectives for the team, driving their performance and contribution.
• Motivate, inspire, and foster a positive team culture by recognizing and celebrating successes.

• Manage critical financial processes, such as CEO and executive reports, new accounting standards, annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and annual audits.
• Handle various business reports including store income statements, financial reports for executive committees, and more.

• Oversee all banking relationships, systems, and payments for the company.
• Manage store deposits and card transactions across all African countries.

• Ensure the accurate recording and analysis of inventory, covering various product categories and monitoring effective gross profit margins.
• Review and reconcile inventory import/export entries.

• Ensure compliance with South African Reserve Bank regulations and relevant laws (e.g., VAT acts) related to imports and exports.
• Work with country financial managers to ensure compliance with local regulations across African countries.

• Maintain standardized treasury policies, including cash balance management, counterparty risk, and repatriation priorities.

• Oversee the timely submission and payment of tax returns, including VAT, PAYE, and corporate tax.
• Ensure accurate accounting and reporting of tax in accordance with IFRS or local GAAP.

• Assist in various ad-hoc tasks and involvement in financial projects as required.