Port Elizabeth: Financial Manager posted by Performit Personnel

About the Role

Our client, Performit Personnel, is seeking a skilled Financial Manager to join their team in Port Elizabeth. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing effective operational processes and systems to ensure accurate data collection, enabling thorough analysis and comprehensive financial reporting. This role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and hands-on experience to ensure adherence to financial protocols across diverse operations. The successful candidate will also be required to travel between different sites as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish effective workflows and implement robust processes and systems tailored to support the group’s diverse operations.
• Ensure consistent adherence to these processes and systems.
• Oversee and manage inventory control processes, ensuring accurate stock records and cost allocation.
• Track and manage company assets, maintaining accurate records and ensuring financial compliance. Manage the extensive Investment portfolio. Liaise with Financiers, Agents and Brokers. Represent the Family iro Equity Investments, Property portfolio and Private co equity.
• Supervise and mentor a team consisting of administrative & farm staff, helping to guide and oversee their day-to-day tasks to ensure operational efficiency and data accuracy.
• Monitor and oversee the administrative functions within the operational departments to maintain data accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct and oversee detailed cost analysis and financial reporting on a monthly basis to support business decisions and profitability.
• Implement and support the use of appropriate tools and software for improved data capture and system efficiency.
• Prepare and present detailed reports to senior management on operational costs, variances, and financial trends.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Required CA(SA); CIMA and/or MBA.
• Proven experience of minimum 2 years in a role with senior finance functions and expertise in budgeting, forecasting, analysis and reporting.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in analyzing new business and property opportunities
• Experience with ERP systems and financial software.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills in Afrikaans and English with good interpersonal skills for collaboration across departments.
• Valid drivers license and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field (required).
• CA(SA) certification.
• CIMA certification.
• MBA (recommended).

Salary & Benefits

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