East London: Finance Manager posted by Abantu Staffing Solutions

Job Description:

We are looking for a hands-on and detail-oriented Finance Manager to lead the finance department.

The internal finance department consists of 2 Finance clerks that report directly to the Finance Manager. The Finance Manager internally reports to the Managing Director and for all Holding related reporting, the Finance Manager reports to the Group.

Education and Experience:

• Grade 12/ Matric
• Bachelors degree in accounting, Finance, Management Accounting, or similar field
• Honors, CTA, CA(SA), CIMA, CGMA, or equivalent professional qualification will be
• advantageous
• 810 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years in manufacturing, automotive, industrial, or plant controlling environments
• Proven ability to lead a small finance/admin team and collaborate with operations, Group finance, auditors, banks, and senior management
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, tax, and statutory reporting
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems; SAP or SAP S/4HANA preferred
• Familiarity with OneStream or similar Group reporting systems is advantageous
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting and Governance

• Oversee the preparation and timely submission of accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports
• Compile management accounts, board reports, income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements, including variance analysis and explanations
• Establish and maintain reporting controls, including review processes

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Lead the annual forecasting, budgeting, and investment planning processes to meet
• Group requirements
• Conduct monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc variance analyses

Treasury

• Manage cash flow forecasting and secure sufficient liquidity for ongoing business operations
• Build and maintain strong relationships with financial partners, including banks, auditors and insurers
• Supervise debtor management, insurance, foreign exchange, financing, factoring, and related commercial functions
• Safeguard commercial contracts and company documentation, ensuring compliance with authorization and delegation policies

Accounting, Administration and Internal Controls

• Direct daily operations of the finance team
• Validate reconciliations and accuracy of debtors, creditors, cash book, asset, stock, and general ledger balances in financial reports
• Enhance accounting systems, data integrity, reporting controls, and finance-related policies
• Support company administration alongside the Managing Director, including office management, facility matters, and special projects

Audit, Tax and Compliance

• Coordinate interim and year-end audits, manage annual audit packs, financial statements, and respond to auditor queries
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all tax obligations, supported by reconciliations and compliance checks
• Assist with company secretarial duties and statutory compliance requirements

Competencies:

• Accuracy, integrity, confidentiality, and professional judgment
• Well-organized with structured planning and follow-through capabilities
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and variance analysis abilities
• Effective communication skills and the ability to interact across all levels of the organization