Edenvale: Financial Manager FTC posted by SET Consulting

A leading JSE listed company in the Automotive Industry is seeking to employ a Financial Manager in its Motor-related Financial Services division, based in Edenvale, Johannesburg.

An energetic & hardworking financial manager with strong financial acumen and the ability to lead our dynamic finance team.

This role will be responsible for leading a finance team, managing the integrity of financial records and providing assurance of accurate and complete financial reporting for the division. Custodian of divisional management accounts ensuring that management accounts are prepared on a consistent basis and are in line with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Management of month end processes and preparation of clear budget and forecast information for future planning. Ensure that reporting deadlines are met and that financial practices are in line with statutory regulations & legislation.

Lead the Finance team

Provide vision, set goals & objectives for the team

Guide, coach, mentor & empower team members

Month end

Maintain General Ledger, including review and approval of journal entries and opening of new accounts

Ensure month-end deadlines are met

Ensure monthly accounts and GL are closed off

Balance Sheet reconciliations

Review and sign off- monthly general ledger reconciliations

Ensure that all appropriate supporting documents are included in the file

Ensure all queries are resolved in a timely manner and escalate if necessary

Reporting

Ensure financial reporting obligations and deadlines are met

Review, analyse and provide commentary on monthly management accounts

Ensure accuracy of reporting submitted by Accountants

Ensure all reports submitted balance back to Hyperion

Head office reporting (Hyperion & Additional Notes)

Budget & Forecast

Ensure annual budgets are prepared

Ensure forecast is updated when requested

Banking

Review and approve debtors and creditors application forms

Review and approve creditor reconciliations and ad-hoc payments

Authorise payments & beneficiaries

Other

Review tax & VAT

Responsible for audits

Preparation of AFS

Complete review on completeness of income

Roll forward accounting system on an annual basis

Assist teams to resolve imbalances between sub-ledger and financial ledger

Review systems and internal controls regularly

B.Com or equivalent (Essential)

CIMA or CA qualification (Preferable)

Min 3 4 years experience in a management role

Attention to detail

Analytical

Sound business acumen

Deadline driven

Ability to perform under pressure

Excellent interpersonal skills

Agile

Excellent communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office (more specifically MS Excel)

Experience and with Great Plains and Hyperion (advantageous)