Finance Manager

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Prepare and maintain a rolling cash flow forecast, including analysis and commentary.
  • Produce monthly management accounts to balance sheet and cash flow level.
  • Prepare quarterly forecasts and annual budgets in collaboration with relevant departments.
  • Monitor income and expenditure against budgets and recommend initiatives to enhance profitability.
  • Conduct monthly analysis of variable and fixed costs and suggest cost optimisation strategies.
  • Maintain robust accounting controls and adherence to best practices.
  • Support budget holders with key financial insights, including risk and opportunity assessments.
  • Identify system and process inefficiencies and implement improvements.
  • Lead or contribute to finance process improvement projects across the organisation.
Transactional Execution
  • Review and manage general, debtors, and creditors ledgers.
  • Oversee bank accounts and perform monthly reconciliations.
  • Manage credit control and optimise the debtor's book.
  • Ensure accurate allocation of revenue and costs across campaigns and cost centres.
  • Develop and maintain cost centre reporting through the Xero Accounting platform.
  • Prepare and post journals to the general ledger.
  • Approve and reconcile intercompany invoices, collaborating with Group Finance.
  • Review customer invoicing and VAT returns for accuracy and compliance.
  • Manage customer onboarding, credit limits, and debt collection.
  • Oversee payment runs, ensuring proper review and release authorisation.
  • Liaise with banks and the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) for cross-border transactions.
  • Maintain and review the fixed asset register monthly.
  • Ensure all statutory returns are completed and submitted timeously.
  • Coordinate the annual statutory audit process.
  • Manage business insurance renewals and administration.
  • Prepare annual and quarterly DTI/GBS applications for review by Group Finance.
  • Oversee BBBEE financial compliance, audits, and documentation preparation.
Qualifications & Experience
  • BCom Accounting or equivalent financial degree (essential).
  • Completed SAIPA / SAICA / CIMA articles (preferred).
  • Minimum 5 years' post-article experience in financial management, ideally within a multi-entity or group structure.
  • Strong proficiency in Xero Accounting, Microsoft Excel, and related financial tools
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1579801
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned