Job Description

The position is responsible to support the Finance & Operations Executive and Group Financial Manager:
- Review and develop internal controls, financial systems, and company policies to ensure sound governance across the organisation;
- Reviews costs structures and management practices of the organisation and identify areas for change and improvement in order to ensure the finance department contributes effectively to the profitability and commercial success of the organisation;
- Relentless drive on cost reduction;
- Monitoring of financial performance and efficiencies;
- Increase management understanding of financial issues through being an advocate of the value linking financial and operational information for decision making purposes;
- Assisting with queries in the Financial Division;
- Working capital management, daily monitoring of cashflows, timely collections of debtors (overseeing and assisting where necessary) - focusing on reducing DSO's, managing creditors payments and recons, focusing on cost control
- Financial management of Stock Control function;
- Adhoc Projects;
- Any other financial reports or reconciliations as requested;
- Complete General Ledger reconciliations;
- Pricing and profitability analysis - evaluating pricing structures and analysing product profitability
- Preparing budgets and forecasts;
- Implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures;
- Managing financial queries from Divisional Managers;
- Assist with the preparation and co-ordination of the audit process;
- Preparation of Monthly Management Reports;
- Conducting and reporting on business case analysis;
- Preparation of Annual Financial Statements in CaseWare
- Overseeing the Finance Department
- Responsible for all Tax / VAT related queries from SARS for the group
- Compile accurate supporting documents for reserve bank submission
- Reviewing insurance contracts and taking control of Group insurance administration
- Assisting with tender calculations and pricing files
- Assisting the Company Secretary with compliance related matters

Qualifications
CA(SA) qualification essential
Articles completed with reputable audit firm and obtained varied exposure to multiple industries and companies
Min 3 - 5 years commercial experience managing a full finance team with all the typical financial management functions is a requirement

Experience Required
- Successfully completed articles with a reputable audit firm and obtained varied exposure to multiple industries and companies;
- Knowledge of accounting principles and practices including reporting;
- Knowledge of legislation regarding accounting, finances, and taxation;
- Comfortable to operate within an environment with active shareholder involvement;
- Proficiency in Syspro will be a definite advantage;
- Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office with a strong working knowledge of Excel Advanced is a requirement for this position.

Capabilities
- Attention to detail and accuracy is essential;
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
- Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate with senior management and customers.

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