Manager: Finance (Cost & Management Accounting)FlySafair • JHB, ZA

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Manager: Finance (Cost & Management Accounting)

FlySafair • JHB, ZA

30+ days ago

Job description

Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and cashflows for the smaller group companies, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely submission;
Oversee inventory transactions and ensure accurate reconciliation between the stock and finance systems, while driving automation and process integration to enhance efficiency;
Manage the accounting processes and financial reporting for smaller group companies;
Prepare audit related schedules as and when require;
Ensure a robust cost control environment, working capital discipline, and accurate accruals;
Provide leadership by acting as a resource, coach, and mentor, while setting clear team goals aligned with business objectives;
Drive accountability and high performance by monitoring outputs, enforcing deadlines, and supporting continuous adherence to finance policies;
Lead by example to foster a collaborative, disciplined and results-oriented work environment that recognises and rewards success;
Support team members in overcoming barriers to productivity and goal achievement;
Handle sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment;
Manage the accountants responsible for inventory reconciliations and the accounting of smaller group companies;
Produce accurate monthly and quarterly financial reports, ensuring reconciliations are complete and aligned with IFRS and company policies;
Report on inventory movements, reconciliations between stock and finance systems, and results of smaller group companies;
Conduct variance analysis on stock movements and direct operating costs, reporting significant deviations to stakeholders with clear explanations and actionable recommendations;
Manage the relationship between auditors and the Finance Department, ensuring all audit queries are resolved efficiently and accurately;
Review and approve audit schedules to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with IFRS and company policies, while confirming the audit readiness of smaller group companies’ accounts;
Assist the Senior Manager: Finance in the annual audit process by coordinating information and deliverables from team members and other departments;
Engage with internal stakeholders (Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial, and other Finance teams) to ensure finance-related processes are completed accurately and on time;
Collaborate with external partners, auditors, and service providers to maintain accurate reconciliations, resolve queries, and ensure compliance;
Support negotiations or reviews of financial terms by preparing accurate data, reconciliations, variance explanations, and scenario analysis;
Participate in discussions and negotiations with regulatory and government bodies (e.g., ACSA, ATNS), reviewing and challenging the basis for proposed price increases or charges to safeguard the organisation’s interests;
Ensure compliance of accounting records are accurate and comply with IFRS;
Drive adherence to finance policies and procedures across departments, escalating non-compliance to the Senior Manager: Finance;
Maintain compliance with all relevant legislation and regulatory requirements;
Apply a thorough understanding of contractual agreements and regulatory charges to ensure accurate billing, accruals, and allocations;
Ensure smaller group companies’ accounts comply with statutory filing requirements.

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