Financial Manager (Hammersdale)

Minimum Requirements:

• CA (SA) or CIMA Qualified
• 2 -3 years post article experience in a manufacturing entity or similar environment
• Good working knowledge of ERP or Accounting systems
• Very good Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills
• knowledge of IT systems, IT networks and ERP systems
• Proven ability to lead, manage, motivate and develop people
• Interaction with Auditor

Key Competencies:

• Analytical thinker
• Team Player
• Energetic, Dynamic and vibrant personality
• Good presentation skills
• Forward thinker

Key Performance Areas (including but not limited to):

• - Preparation of monthly management accounts by 3rd working day of each month and presentation of the results to Denmark
• Preparation of annual reporting pack.
• Liaison with Denmark finance department regarding cash flow requirements
• Annual Company Budget preparation and presentation
• Preparation of monthly forecast
• Liaison and management of auditing and banking functions
• Cash Flow management
• Overall facilitation of BBBEE process
• Monitor exchange rates and book FEC deals appropriately.
• Oversee the annual statutory audit

• - Cost Control
• Implementation of cost saving measures
• Authorisation of invoices for payment
• Ensure adherence to company policies regarding cost control and expenditure
• Debtors control
• Control and reporting of customers with credit insurance
• Creditors Control
• Preparation and supply of various statistics & information to Denmark
• Detection of cost variances and suggestions for improvement
• Inventory cost corrections
• Maintaining accurate data in the ERP system and updating/correcting where necessary
• Stock Reporting
• Insurance of all business assets

• - Control IT expenditure
• Manage performance of IT infrastructure in conjunction with Denmark
• Facilitate the development of reports for the management team that are not available on the system

• - Lead, manage and develop staff through implementation of systems and procedures
• Define training needs within the team
• Interaction at management meetings and discussion forums

• - Ensure company and management compliance with applicable laws of South Africa
• Facilitate the legal compliance of the company from an administration point of view (SARS, CIPC, COID, UIF etc.)
• Ensuring staff applications and adherence to company policies and practices are consistent with good corporate governance
• Manage Payroll in conjunction and collaboration with Human Resources.
• Managing Banking and Financing Facilities

• - Working Capital management, with focus on Inventory (and integration to Production)
• Procurement and warehousing
• Stock Control and management