Job Description

Financial Manager - Ballito
Our client is looking for a strategic, results-driven Financial Manager to lead financial operations independently in a high-impact leadership role.
Responsibilities:
Financial Planning, Analysis and Management

• Oversee, develop, and manage the organisation's full financial function, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting in alignment with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environmental requirements
• Analyse financial performance and provide actionable insights to support strategic decision-making
• Prepare and present financial reports to the CEO, Board of Directors and the DFFE

Accounting and Compliance

• Lead the organisation's accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable and general ledger management
• Statutory and regulatory reporting
• Ensure strict compliance with relevant financial regulations and reporting standards, especially those applicable to a Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO)
• Coordinate/support external audits and implement recommendations

Cash Flow and Working Capital Management

• Responsible for monitoring/managing cash flow and developing strategies to optimise working capital
• Oversee bank reconciliations and prepare monthly cash flow statements

Stakeholder Engagement and strategic financial support

• Engage with external stakeholders, including regulatory authorities, auditors, and financial service providers and assist with project-level budgeting and tracking
• Assist in developing and implementing financial strategies, advising leadership on risks, opportunities, and priorities

Financial Operations Oversight

• Accounts Payable: Oversee the procure-to-pay process.
• Accounts Receivable: Manage the invoicing and collections process
• Review bank reconciliations and ensure cash reporting accuracy
• Oversee reconciliation processes for expenses incurred and ensure month-end reporting
• Review and sign off on the monthly VAT submission
• Review and manage the fixed asset register
• Oversee and manage inventory related to marketing and collection initiatives

Project Financial Management - Regulatory Programs

• Manage payments and budgets for general workers
• Monitor and report on budgets allocated to approved projects, in partnership with the Social Development Manager
• Track and manage the financial progress of R&D initiatives alongside the Operations Manager
• Oversee financial reporting and fund disbursements for skills initiatives, in partnership with the Social Development Manager
• Work with the Communications Manager to manage project budgets and financial reporting on awareness campaigns

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or BCom degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Minimum of 5-10 years' experience in Finance with a minimum of 5 years' experience in financial management, preferably in a non-profit or sustainability-focused organisation
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and reporting standards
• Proficiency in Xero, Dext and MS Excel
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to sustainability and producer responsibility principles

Due to the high volume of applications received, only suitable candidates who meet the criteria of this vacancy will be contacted.