PURPOSE:Our Client is seeking a full-time, Finance Manager who will be responsible for the management of their plants situated in East London, Durban andPretoria.
As the Finance Manager, the ideal candidate will work in close collaboration with the EU Finance Director and RSA Finance Team and will beresponsible for overseeing the finance and accounting functions of the business.
The Finance Manager will be accountable for financial planning,forecasting, budgeting, financial reporting, and analysis to provide the strategic insights necessary to guide the business decision-making process andcontribute to profitability and growth.MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: The Finance Manager is responsible, but not limited to the following:GENERAL:Responsible for the timeliness and quality of the reportingEnsures proper analysis is provided in order to support the managementteamFollowing corporate and divisional procedures and controlsFollowing local accounting principles, rules and tax regulation (includingBBBEE)Banking relationshipInteraction with all departments in the company both locally and internationallyAd hoc requests as and when receivedPolicies and Procedure reviewAIS GrantsSPECIFIC:STD costingReporting: Capex DB, Rolling Forecast, Tooling reporting, OverduereportingOS: Intercompany, Sales and ContributionBalance sheet reconciliation, Journal entries SOX reports and certificatesFixed assets (including supporting preparation of Screenings and Capex)Project management and tracking – CEA.07CM walk – CAP7Internal controls including BS reconciliations.Sales prices controlPayroll reviewSupport the development of Forecasts, Budget and MTP plan.Following corporate and divisional procedures and controlsMonth end closing – manual journal preparation, accounting controlSupport other departments - Ensures proper analysis is provided to support the management teamResponsible for management of local finance departmentHedging, currency management, cash forecastingDAILY / MONTHLY TASKS:Cashflow review and management Journal entry reviewBalance Sheet Recon reviewsPayment release on the bank (local/foreign/payroll)Month end GL and account reviewMonth end meeting analysis, commentary and reportingShort term forecast reviewPurchase order authorizationInternal control/ General Control Framework/ Risk ManagementPayroll reviewBBBEE involvementVAT reviewCapex involvementCosting/Pricing changes reviewedQUARTERLY TASKS:Financial review Questionnaire and other HO quarterly requirementsANNUAL TASKS:Tax – Year end calculations, Transfer Pricing, Country-by-CountryreportingAFS reviewBudget coordination, finalization and presentationInsuranceKNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:CA (SA)Minimum 5 years in charge of a finance department of a manufacturing company with a national/global footprint.Highly Motivated Individual with a positive attitude and flexible approach to workAn understanding of regulatory and financial reporting regime and IFRSProven track record of clean financial management and administrationFinancial Modelling KnowledgeExcellent interpersonal skills with the ability/desire to work in a teamStrong leadership skills: ability to effectively influence all levels of management +strong analytical and conceptual abilitiesWell-refined technical finance and strategic skillsCorporate Finance experience advantageousAssist the organization with administrative, filling and other smaller support functions