Junior Financial Manager to be office-based in Somerset West, Western Cape

Duties & Responsibilities

• Report to Chief Financial Officer.
• Supervise Junior Financial Accountant (when appointment is made).
• Manage cash flow & loan book by tracking transactions and preparing internal reports.
• Manage and perform all company accounting and reporting functions.
• Ensure that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed, and reported.
• Suggest and implement updates and improvements to accounting systems (Currently QuickBooks and Xero).
• Collaborate with auditing services to ensure proper compliance with all regulations.
• Responsible for full audit and consolidation of the group companies.
• Prepare monthly management accounts with business insights and recommendations.
• Perform granular analysis to identify results, trends, and financial forecasts.
• Develop budgets and financial forecasts for the company.
• Establish and implement financial reporting systems to comply with government regulations and legislation.
• Review all financial plans and budgets regularly to look for cost reduction opportunities.
• Report to the CFO and the board with timely and accurate financial information.
• Assist the CFO in presenting reports to senior executives, stakeholders, and board members.
• Implement and manage daily Treasury System.
• Manage all payments to suppliers.
• Accurate & timely processing of monthly payroll.
• Continuous liaison with front, middle and back office.

Experience & Qualifications

Non-Negotiable requirements:

• You must possess a valid Accounting/Finance-related qualification [CA (SA), SAIPA, CIMA or similar].
• Completed articles at an audit/accounting firm.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite with excellent Excel knowledge.

Conditions of employment:

• You must be a South African Citizen with a valid South African ID or have a valid work permit.
• You must consent to a Credit and Criminal Check and have a clear criminal and credit record.
• You must have a valid Driver’s license and own reliable transport if you do not reside in Somerset West area.

Will count in your favour if you also have:

• Knowledge of ERP systems.
• Experience or strong interest in the Financial Services sector, lending experience preferable.
• Experience or strong interest in working with clients in Africa.

IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING QUALITIES, THEN THIS ROLE IS FOR YOU

• Good understanding of Accounting processes and procedures.
• Experienced in Financial Instruments and basic knowledge of IFRS 9 (preferably).
• Experienced in Accounting in multiple currencies and simple group consolidations.
• Knowledge of ERP System and cloud-based accounting software.
• Able to review regulatory requirements & ensure compliance.
• Able to understand tax laws and ensure compliance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good understanding of business finance.

Soft Skills

• Trustworthy and honest.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Analytical skills.
• Good time management.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

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