Western Cape: Senior Finance Manager (JHB) posted by Datafin
Job Description
Gauteng – South Africa, Western Cape – South Africa
- Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and local regulations.
- Conduct variance analysis to provide insights on financial performance.
- Oversee the preparation of consolidated financial statements for the group.
- Lead the annual budgeting process, including developing financial models and scenario analysis.
- Monitor financial performance against the budget and provide monthly forecasts.
- Provide strategic input to improve cost efficiencies and revenue growth.
- Maintain strong internal controls to mitigate risks and ensure financial integrity.
- Oversee compliance with tax, legal, and statutory obligations (e.g., VAT, income tax).
- Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, and regulators to ensure full compliance.
- Manage and monitor cash flow to ensure liquidity and optimize working capital.
- Oversee the treasury functions, including banking relationships and funding strategies.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, fostering a high-performance culture.
- Ensure team members are aligned with financial goals and have the tools and training to succeed.
- Continuously assess and improve financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Implement automation tools and accounting software upgrades where necessary.
- Partner with key business leaders to provide financial insights that drive decision-making.
- Contribute to long-term financial planning and strategy development.
- Monitor the allocation and utilisation of infield marketing assets.
- Plan stock quantities departmental requirements and manage stock returned process
- Oversee and manage the procurement of accommodation
- Ensure the sales teams have adequate accommodation within budget
- Approve accommodation spend based on distribution lists
- Review and analyse accommodation spend, identifying key areas to optimise and improve on.
- Oversee and manage the procurement of sales incentives
- Provide communication to agents on their performance during the month
- Manage and oversee FMR, fuel cards and roadside assistance facilities.
- Manage and oversee fleet allocation and utilisation.
- Manage departmental staff, including training requirements, performance, discipline, and timekeeping
- Supplier relationship building and management.
- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (MBA or Masters preferred).
- Chartered Accountant (CA), CFA or equivalent certification.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial management roles.
- Strong understanding of IFRS, and regulatory requirements.
- Advanced proficiency in financial software and ERP systems (Sage).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong leadership abilities with experience managing and developing finance teams.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
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