Financial Manager

We are looking for a reliable Financial Manager that will analyze everyday financial activities and subsequently provide advice and guidance to upper management on future financial plans. The goal is to enable the company's directors to make sound business decisions and meet the company's objectives.

Monitoring financial performance, identifying areas for improvement, and capitalizing on opportunities will be integral parts of your responsibilities.

This position is ideal if you enjoy working at the office, Cape Town city centre, as the team is dynamic and busy. One day per week to work remotely can be arranged. The office environment is relaxed, lots of energy and bantering - fun team.

Requirements:

• Financial qualification with a minimum of 5 years proven working experience as a Financial Manager
• Accounting expert - all aspects of accounting
• PASTEL PARTNER working knowledge
• PASTEL payroll or similar
• Strong Excel skills
• Extensive understanding of financial trends both within the company and general market patterns
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles
• Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations

Duties:

• Provide financial reports and interpret financial information to managerial staff while recommending further courses of action.
• Maintain the financial health of the company
• Analyze costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results and the company's actual performance compared to the business plans
• Develop trends and projections for the firm's finances
• Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities
• Manage the preparation of the company's budget
• Liaise with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of company finances is maintained
• Correspond with various other departments, discussing company plans and agreeing on future paths to be taken
• Taking books to Trial Balance stage and more
• Prepare monthly management accounts
• Analyise variances - part of monthly reporting
• Reconcile bank and petty cash accounts monthly
• Budgeting and cash flow forecasting
• Month end payrolls - 50+ staff
• Prepare TAX - VAT, PAYE - for payment and complete tax return
• Liaising with company auditors
• Meeting all deadlines accurately

Thank You.