Gauteng: Finance Manager posted by Staff Solutions

Key Responsibilities

Management Accounting

• Oversee and control the financial performance of the business.
• Ensure that all financial systems and frameworks are established and aligned with business performance objectives.
• Maintain the accuracy and completeness of financial records on a monthly basis.
• Ensure adherence to IFRS standards and uphold the financial integrity of company accounts.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare and submit annual financial statements (Income Statement and Balance Sheet).
• Collaborate with relevant departments to compile monthly forecasts and financial reports, including the weekly Dash and monthly Flash.
• Analyse financial performance across divisions (actual vs budget vs forecast) and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare and distribute monthly financial packs and ensure timely sign-off on general ledger reconciliations.

Stock Control

• Assist in preparing and attending monthly scanned stock counts (Outbound & Reverse Logistics).
• Perform bi-monthly cycle counts on Auto, Scrap, Industrial, and Labels.
• Investigate variances and compile detailed reports with findings and recommendations.

Warehouse Analytics

• Generate and analyse statistics on warehouse KPIs, including operational metrics like battery pick rates and processing times.
• Conduct benchmarking exercises across branches using warehouse analytics tools (e.g., Metrix).
• Identify inventory anomalies and inefficiencies, recommending and supporting action plans for improvement.

Compliance

• Operate within established controls and procedures to maintain integrity and transparency.
• Monitor departmental risks and assist with maintaining the risk register.
• Ensure compliance with applicable policies, regulations, and standards to avoid wasteful or irregular expenditure.
• Support the preparation and availability of documentation for audits and internal reviews.

Cost and Financial Control

• Contribute to the annual budgeting process and track spending against budgets.
• Promote the efficient and transparent use of company resources.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Monitor expenditure and flag budget deviations to the General Manager.

Customer Service & Stakeholder Management

• Maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Represent the organisation in meetings with customers and other key partners.
• Provide problem resolution aligned with organisational values and customer expectations.
• Ensure service-level agreements (SLAs) and compliance requirements are consistently met.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (NQF Level 7)

Advantageous:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (NQF Level 8) with CIMA registration

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an Accounting or similar financial role, ideally within the manufacturing sector

Technical Competencies

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and financial software (e.g., ERP systems)
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and financial procedures
• Familiarity with IFRS and compliance standards