Job Description

Job Purpose

To ensure the financial well-being of the organisation including development and implementation of appropriate systems, policies and procedures, through managing performance of functional staff and undertaking a variety of administrative related activities. To ensure the successful implementation of the organisation's strategic objectives by being a key member of the senior management team and providing support to fellow management.

Principal Accountabilities:

Management of the Finance function

Manages the Finance function by developing and implementing appropriate systems, e.g. IT and internal auditing and procedures in line with overall organisational policy. Agrees performance objectives for departmental staff and monitors performance accordingly, providing coaching and support as required. Identifies areas for improvement in efficiency and makes recommendations to top management. Encourages and participates in management decision making as member of the management team. Co-ordinate the Group's financial policies and procedures.
Budgeting/Financial Planning

Sets budgeting procedures and parameters as reference for all HOD's and provides guidance during the budgeting process. Collates departmental budgets and assists in the preparation draft and final budget. Conducts financial feasibility studies / cost analysis for new proposals, projects and infrastructures. Plans and sets up financial systems for the business units
Financial Reporting

Monitors all financial activities against revenue and expenditure budgets, investigates trends/variances and makes recommendations accordingly. Prepares monthly management accounts, and quarterly financial reports for submission to Board. Prepares annual financial statements. Adheres to all statutory requirements and submits returns as required.
External/Internal Audits

Managing the relationship with external auditors. Manage the control environment and implement appropriate systems and procedures. Make appropriate procedural, recording and reporting changes to deal with IFRS requirements.
Insurance

Assesses liability and insurance cover required in terms of Organisation's physical assets, possible eventualities concerning staff, third-party liabilities etc. Negotiates and recommends insurance portfolio for approval by management.
Payroll

Oversees processing of Organisation's payroll, including benefit payments, PAYE and other deductions, adherence to labour legislation requirements. Assesses liability and insurance cover required in terms of Organisation's physical assets, possible eventualities concerning staff, third-party liabilities etc.
Capex Management

Responsible for preparation of all Capex authorisations including payback periods and post Capex audits. Responsible for the negotiation of terms with suppliers to ensure maximum cashflow benefit.
Legal Compliance

Responsible for accurate tax(income and Vat) treatments and calculations. Responsible for accurate and timeous submission of all returns. Ensures compliance with PFMA.
Profit Improvement

Responsible for the implementation of strategic projects being driven by Chief Financial Officer with respect to strategic plan. Interface with HOD's to assist and in certain instances, manage projects required by them that will interface with Finance.
Successor - Chief Financial Officer

Provide support role for Chief Financial Officer and ultimately be able to represent the Chief Financial Officer when required. Develop necessary skills required to ultimately succeed Chief Financial Officer.
Requirements - skills, education, experience and specific competencies:

Minimum academic requirement - CA(SA) qualification 3 years of experience in commerce with manufacturing, either during traineeship or post qualification PFMA exposure during traineeship or post qualification would be preferential but not essential Attention to detail Excellent analytical and numeracy skills Excellent computer literacy skills Ability to work under pressure and balance multiple reporting deadlines Excellent written work presentation skills - clear and understandable formats Excellent quality communication skills with individuals internal and external to the business
Job Type: Permanent

Ability to commute/relocate:

Hammersdale, KwaZulu-Natal: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:

Honours (Required)
Experience:

Leadership: 3 years (Required) Manufacturing: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:

CA(SA) qualification (Required)
Application Deadline: 2025/05/23