Financial Manager

Description/Synopsys:

Our client is seeking an experienced Financial Manager to join their successful team in the mining sector. The ideal candidate will lead a team of finance professionals and drive the organisation’s financial success by ensuring compliance, accuracy, and innovation in all financial operations.

Minimum Requirements:

• BCom Accounting degree
• CA(SA) highly advantageous.
• 5 years post article experience within a mining/manufacturing or similar industry
• Strong leadership and management skills

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a finance team of 15 members, ensuring optimal performance and alignment with organisational goals.
• Oversee monthly management reporting for two business segments, including six legal entities, ensuring timely and accurate financial insights.
• Take responsibility for the preparation and review of annual financial statements, serving as the primary contact for external auditors.
• Contribute to the ERP system implementation project, overseeing the transition to the new system
• Manage and optimise liquidity and cash flow.
• Review and approve the payment schedule.
• Oversee cost allocations, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business activities.
• Supervise customer invoicing processes, ensuring timely and accurate billing.
• Manage SARS submissions, including VAT, income tax, PAYE, and other statutory requirements, ensuring compliance with tax regulations.
• Review payroll processes
• Support the organisation in external financing applications, providing necessary financial data and insights.
• Undertake other responsibilities as required, in line with the role of a finance manager.

Soft Skills:

• Ability to inspire and guide a team toward achieving organisational goals.
• Convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Address challenges with creative and effective solutions.
• Flexibility to handle changes, such as system implementations or regulatory updates.
• Ensure accuracy in financial reports, statements, and processes.
• Prioritise tasks to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Evaluate financial data to make informed, strategic decisions.
• Work well with cross-functional teams, fostering positive relationships.