Sandton: ASSISTANT FINANCIAL MANAGER posted by Pinagare Human Capital Specialists

About the Role

Pinagare Human Capital Specialists is seeking an experienced and skilled Assistant Financial Manager to join our team in Sandton. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial and treasury management, ensuring the smooth operation of the organization’s financial functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Controlling set and check targets and monitoring the performance of each Business Unit / Department within the business, in line with their set budgets.
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and report on variances, incl. Business Units, Balance Sheets, P&L, Cash Flows and WCM.
• Develop and maintain the financial forecasting models (P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow).
• Manage the monthly management reporting timelines.
• Monitor project results and forecasts monthly.
• Coordinate all reporting processes to Head Quarters (Germany).
• Coordinate and manage continuous improvement programs.
• Finance: Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
• Manage the entire accounting function.
• Implement measures to improve WCM position.
• Coordinate the month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Research technical accounting issues for compliance.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant Legislation.
• Treasury: Take responsibility for the entire cash management process. Ensure effective cash flow and net liquidity management.
• Liaise with the Bank Manager.
• Systems Support: Ensure effective support and availability of main and supporting ERP systems.
• Taxation: Ensure compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations. Ensure timely completion and submission of any tax returns.
• Provide guidance to the business on any transactions which have tax consequences.
• Ensure accurate tax computations and careful assessment of any estimates used in such calculations.
• Remain up-to-date with changes to the most relevant tax legislation applicable to the business.
• Manage and report on any special projects.
• Maintain and implement all finance related policies and procedures.
• Ensure effective document management system for department.
• Prepare financial statements.

Requirements

• Analyses and processes information
• Behaves ethically and justly; is discreet and maintains confidentiality
• Interprets data rationally by quantifying issues; applies technology as a means to evaluating data; evaluates information objectively
• Is determined and decides on actions; willingly assumes responsibility; is definitive and stands by own decisions
• Is comfortable leading people; coordinates and directs groups; seeks to control things
• Prepared to disagree and question assumptions; challenges ideas and established views; comfortable arguing own perspective
• Is focused on developing strategies; thinks in the longer term and anticipates trends; envisages the future and adopts a visionary approach
• Is target focused and meets deadlines; is punctual and keeps to schedule; is reliable in finishing tasks

Qualifications

Chartered Accountant. Additional management qualification/course would be advantageous.

Salary & Benefits

Not specified