Financial Manager

Job Description Financial Manager Reporting to: Managing Director Business Unit: Finance Location: Cape Town Northern Suburbs Language Proficiency: Fluent in Afrikaans and English Salary Range: R420K – R540K Role Purpose: The Financial Manager will have a team of accountants and clerks reporting to them.
They will oversee the daily accounting process of the business as well as be responsible for the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
As a Financial Manager, you will be expected to provide a high standard of financial and business reports and analysis that will assist the executives in making key decisions for the business.
Role Responsibilities: Oversee the daily processing for the finance team.
Review monthly reconciliations.
Manage treasury.
Complete month-end processes (including monthly journal preparations).
Prepare and run annual audits and financial statements.
Conduct financial analysis.
Drive process improvement.
Ensure company compliance with IFRS.
Handle ad hoc projects as assigned by the Managing Director.
Qualifications: Matric (required) with a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
SAIPA or CIMA advantage.
Experience: 3 – 5 years of experience.
Strong background in financial analysis and reporting.
Advanced Excel skills, ability to work with lookups and pivot tables.
Experience with SAGE and Pastel Partner.
Ability to develop financial and operational models.
Person Requirements: Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Self-motivated to learn new concepts and participate in new projects.
A flair for numbers, ability to work well with people, and proactive anticipation of workload impacts on team deadlines.
Flexibility and ability to work as part of a team.
Please make sure you meet all the requirements before applying.  Candidates must be based in the Northern Suburbs All applications should include supporting documents.  If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks please accept your application as unsuccessful.