Job Description
A prominent JSE-listed organisation within the Automotive sector is looking to appoint a dynamic and experienced Financial Manager on a 6-month contract within its Motor division. This is a pivotal opportunity for a results-driven finance professional with strong analytical capability, sound commercial insight, and a demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a finance team.
If you are committed to delivering accurate financial reporting, producing IFRS-compliant management accounts, and enhancing business performance through effective financial management, this role offers an excellent platform to make an impact.
Key Responsibilities:
- Team Leadership: Provide strategic direction to the finance team by setting clear goals and objectives, while mentoring and developing team members to achieve high performance.
- Month-End & General Ledger Management: Oversee and review the General Ledger, approve journal entries, open new accounts, and ensure efficient and timely month-end processes.
- Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Review and approve reconciliations, confirm supporting documentation is complete, and ensure all discrepancies are resolved.
- Financial Reporting: Ensure adherence to reporting deadlines, review management accounts for accuracy and compliance, and maintain alignment with Hyperion reporting requirements.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the preparation of annual budgets and manage ongoing forecast updates.
- Banking & Payments: Review and approve debtor and creditor applications, reconciliations, and ad-hoc payments, and authorise transactions where required.
- Additional Duties: Oversee tax and VAT reviews, prepare Annual Financial Statements (AFS), resolve sub-ledger to GL variances, and regularly assess internal controls.
Job Experience and Skills Required:
Completed BCom degree or equivalent qualification
CIMA qualification advantageous
3–4 years’ experience in a management role
Strong analytical skills and keen attention to detail
Commercially astute with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Experience with Great Plains and Hyperion advantageous
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About Finance/Accounting Management Jobs in Gauteng
In Gauteng, South Africa, the finance and accounting management field is a significant contributor to the province’s economy, with various industries relying on skilled professionals to manage their financial operations. Typically, this field offers stable employment opportunities with good prospects for career advancement. Generally, the demand for finance and accounting managers remains high across multiple sectors.
Salary expectations for finance and accounting management positions in Gauteng are generally broad and can vary widely depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. Broadly speaking, salaries typically range from R400 000 to R1 500 000 per annum, with senior roles often commanding higher remuneration packages. However, these figures are subject to change and may not reflect actual salaries for specific job openings.
Common skills required for finance and accounting management positions include proficiency in financial software, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication and leadership skills, experience with financial reporting and regulatory compliance, knowledge of financial management principles and practices, and a solid understanding of taxation laws. Typically, candidates with a degree in finance, accounting, or business administration are well-suited for these roles.
Finance and accounting managers can be found across various industry sectors, including the financial services sector, technology industry, manufacturing sector, and more. The financial services sector, for example, often employs finance and accounting professionals to manage its operational finances, while the technology industry may require them to oversee the financial aspects of software development or IT projects.
Career progression opportunities in this field are generally good, with experienced finance and accounting managers often moving into senior roles such as department head or director of finance. Many companies also offer training and development programs to help employees acquire new skills and advance their careers.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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