Group Financial Manager (CA) - Manufacturing / Retail
One of our retail clients are looking for an experienced Group Financial Manager (CA), to join their team, reporting to the CEO.
Qualifications and experience:
- Matric
- CA(SA) – Chartered Accountant (South Africa), registered with SAICA (South African Institute of Chartered Accountants).
- Compliance with ongoing CPD (Continuous Professional Development) requirements as per SAICA regulations.
- 5 to 10 years post qualification with at least three (3) years working in a financial management role in a retail or manufacturing environment.
- Used to working in a small to medium enterprise and able to successfully implement best practice financial systems in such an environment.
- Clear credit record
- Great track record as reference checks will be conducted upfront
- MS Outlook – intermediate
- MS Word – intermediate
- MS Power point – intermediate
- MS Excel – advanced
- XERO Accounting Package – advanced user
- SAAS – Browser Based Software
- Greater understanding of AI Technology and applied principles.
Key skills:
Cost accounting
Financial management
Compliance
Financial forecasting and modelling
AI financial tools
Taxation
Negotiation
Contract drafting
Inventory management
Analytical
Team player
Conflict handling
Dealing with people (customers, suppliers, colleagues)
Time management and delegation
Problem solving
Coaching
Key performance areas:
Manage Bookkeeper, Creditors clerk and Debtors clerk directly. Manage Office Manager and Administrator indirectly
Providing financial insights
IFRS compliance
Automate processes
Mitigate risk
Identify discrepancies during reconciliations
Drafting and implementing financial policies
Implement automated aging reports and credit control measures
Conduct variance analysis
Internal and external audit
Review annual financial statements
Draft and submit management reports
Forecasting
Budgeting
Cash flow oversight
Trust liquidity
Advise CEO regarding balancing equity and debt payments, investments and risks
Safeguard cash assets
Monitor and hedge foreign exchange
Liaise with the banks
Use Spotlight Reporting integrated with XERO, for treasury reports
Present annual financial budget to management
Review budget performance on a monthly basis
Review tax calculations
SARS audits and disputes
CAPEX budget
Asset lifecycle management
Risk assessment and insurance for fixed assets
ROI analysis
Company Secretariat functions
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Project Assessments and Feasibility Studies