A well established business based in Bryanston, requires a Operational Finance Manager
Responsibilities
- Assist in Preparing accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports
- Preparation of the monthly covenant reports
- Including preparation of High-Risk balance sheet items : Bank, Vat, Accruals, other debtors and Tax accounts
- Review of teams Balance sheet Recons (AP / AR and other)
- Approval and review of Purchase orders per the approval matrix (Sage system) / (ConnectWise)
- Ticket management with the team (CRM / ConnectWise)
- Work with Group FM and Payroll accounts to review the payroll reconciliation (income statement to payroll system) and payroll balance sheet accounts
- Assist with the budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes
- Ensure timely submissions of VAT, PAYE, income tax, and other statutory returns (SARS) / (ICASA)
- Oversee working capital management, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash flow reporting
- Ensure compliance with the Companies Act and other statutory financial regulations.
Statutory Audit & Compliance
Manage the end-to-end statutory audit process, acting as the primary liaison with external auditors, ensuring timely submissions, resolving audit queries, and implementing corrective actionsMaintain a complete and accurate audit trail for all financial transactions and supporting documentationDevelop, implement, and monitor internal control systems to safeguard company assets and ensure financial accuracyRegularly review and improve finance policies, procedures, and controls to enhance efficiency and mitigate risks.B-BBEE Compliance
Manage and monitor all B-BBEE elements relevant to the business, including ownership, management control, skills development, enterprise & supplier development, and socio-economic developmentCoordinate the annual B-BBEE verification process with external verification agenciesMaintain documentation and evidence required for B-BBEE auditsAdvise leadership on initiatives to improve and sustain the companys B-BBEE levelTrack and report on B-BBEE scorecard progress and support HR and procurement in strategic implementationInsurance and Risk
Manage company insurance portfolio (assets, liability, business interruption, etc.)Ensure adequate insurance coverage is maintained for all company risks and assetsLiaise with insurance brokers, review policies, renewals, and claims managementDevelop internal risk registers and assist with enterprise risk management reportingPeople Leadership
Provide leadership and direction to the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable ManagersSet clear performance objectives, conduct regular performance reviews, and identify training and development needsEnsure timely processing of customer receipts and supplier payments in alignment with company policiesPromote a high-performance, collaborative, and compliant finance environmentREQUIREMENTS
Bachelors degree in accounting, Finance, or Commerce (mandatory).Professional designation CA(SA) or CIMA) preferredMinimum 57 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 2 years in a management roleProven experience in managing full financial functions, statutory audits, and regulatory complianceDemonstrated experience with B-BBEE compliance management and audit preparationKnowledge of insurance administration and risk principles.Prior experience in leading and managing finance teams#J-18808-Ljbffr