Group Financial ManagerLocation: Johannesburg SouthJob Type: PermanentSalary package: R60k negotiableABOUT THE POSITIONJoin a financial team in a fast-paced complex manufacturing environment with a turnover of R200m plus. 2IC to Head of Department.Group Financial Manager with cost and management accounting knowledge required to manage the financial department, and be responsible for all the cost and management accounting duties of the Group.Duties include:Financial ManagementManage the month end financial closure procedures for 3 Companies.Prepare and analyse the monthly figures, reviewing same with Head of Department.Compile accurate monthly management packs for the group. Guarantee the completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of all financial information in the packs.Review and sign off the Balance Sheet and Income Statement reconciliations.Develop, implement, and maintain the system of internal controls and procedures.Manage effective and efficient accounting processes.Manage a cross-functional team in the Group to ensure compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in financial areas.Manage the preparation of year-end audit packs.Review audit schedules and assist the auditors in their inquiries.Assist in treasury management.Import payment preparations on Nedtreasury.Import payment batches and responsible for accuracy of banking information.Prepare cashflows for each company.Prepare weekly liquidity report.Cost and Management AccountingInitiate, develop, and improve the current cost accounting systems, practices, and standards within the business.Work closely with the sales and design teams and senior financial management team to establish customer pricing.Assess fixed and variable costs to determine the company's total cost of manufacturing a product.Manage gross margin analyses related to the company's products, inventory, and its overall value. Calculate the costs of goods sold on the company's financial reports, which affects the company's bottom line.Execute month-end cost accounting close.Manage the accuracy of import costing.Establish cycle counts and wall-to-wall physical inventory counts, investigating variances that arise. Analyse stock for ageing, stock turnover, and accuracy of stock counts. Analyse inventory valuations.Update standard costs in the formulations (bill of materials).Analyse costing information and collaborate with sales and finance teams to establish customer pricing.Support and assist in the production of financial forecasts and budgets.Support for Operations management in analysis of Standard Costing, Actual Costing, Variance Analysis, and Stock Control.Support Sales management with analysis of pricing and profitability by customer, product, and other sectors.Requirements:CA(SA) or CIMA/ BCom (Hons) Accounting plus articles.3 years plus experience in a Financial Management position.A thorough knowledge of auditing and control principles with a thorough understanding of completeness, accuracy, validity, and timeliness of transactions.Strong numerical aptitude and analytical abilities.Advanced excel skills – working with large data.Acumatica System experience will be an advantage.Ability to act professionally and in confidence at all times.Ability to work independently and under pressure.Attention to detail.Manufacturing Experience – non-negotiable.
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