Job Description

Our client, a well-established and well-known player in the Telecommunications industry, is seeking a Financial Manager to join their team.
Minimum Requirements:

• BCom in Accounting, preferably CA (SA)
• At least 5 years in an accounting environment
• Management experience
• Knowledge and Skills:

• Advanced Excel
• Sage (beneficial)
• BI Reporting
• IFRS knowledge
• Ability to present reports at Exco Level
• Understanding of advanced accounting, regulatory issues, and tax planning
• Capability to raise capital beyond traditional credit lines
• Data analysis
• Ability to produce management reports
• Inventory optimization

Main Accountabilities:

• Ensure cost-effective allocation and management of company resources, including identifying cost-saving initiatives and efficiency improvements
• Responsible for overall cost management
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) across departments
• Prepare and present accurate financial and management reports, including month-end reporting, to senior management
• Act as the financial liaison between finance and operational teams, providing decision support to all operational divisions
• Ensure financial alignment with business objectives and support strategic and operational decision-making through financial analysis
• Conduct variance analysis and provide insights to improve financial performance
• Support forecasting, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial planning at departmental level
• Manage annual budgeting processes at the departmental level
• Partner with department heads to evaluate business cases and investment opportunities
• Maintain a sound control environment, including risk assessment and internal controls management
• Identify financial risks, propose mitigation strategies, and support operational teams in managing financial exposure
• Support internal and external audit processes
• Manage internal and external deadlines in line with agreed timetables
• Streamline financial processes and reporting systems, implementing tools and systems to enhance financial visibility and control
• Manage and maintain key stakeholder relationships, including liaising with corporate contacts
• Ensure adherence to company policies, departmental procedures, financial policies, and compliance regulations

Please apply directly by clicking the apply button or visiting www.placetalent.co.za for more exciting opportunities.
If you have not received a response within one week, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your CV will be kept on file for any further suitable positions.
For more information please contact:
Nicoleen Celliers

Skills Required