Our client is seeking a Financial Manager to join their team based in Cape Town. If you are a results-driven individual with a passion for financial excellence and a knack for navigating the complexities of the retail industry, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity with our client.
Responsibilities: Preparation of Cash Flow.
Preparation of Management Report.
Analyse and interpret the management information.
Review Debtors Ageing.
Review and approve Credit Notes.
Review, approve and monitor any Stock Write-offs.
Review Creditors Ageing.
Review Stock Ageing report.
Review the monthly Payment Schedules including the weekly Payment Schedules.
Review all Balance Sheet reconciliations.
Process all month-end Financial Journals.
Maintain the Fixed Asset Register.
Preparation and submission of VAT 201 returns on SARS e-filing.
Preparation and submission of Payroll.
Preparation and submission of EMP 201 returns on SARS e-filing.
Managing the KPI's process for the team.
Setting individual team member's KPI's. Recommendation of salary increase and bonus for team based on performance.
Preparing and submission of Provisional Tax returns on SARS e-filing.
Preparation of Budgets and Forecasts.
Preparation of audit schedules for year-end audit.
Process all year-end audit Journals.
Overseeing the year-end audit process.
Review the provisional AFS.
Close the year-end in Acumatica once AFS is signed.
Ensure integrity of stock in all location.
Review of costing for imported and local stock.
Overseeing all Stock takes at all warehouses including year-end Stock takes.
Data integrity across all systems (Acumatica, Qlik, NetStock, Repsly).
Ensure all tax, accounting and compliance standards are maintained and adhered to.
Implementing controls to streamline the Finance and Operation functions and to mitigate risk.
Responsible for leading, training staff and upskilling team.
Managing the IT, Human Resource and Payroll functions.
Ensure compliance (Foreign Exchange Control, CIPC, SARS, DOL).
Treasury and Banking profile management.
Any additional requests from CFO, CEO and Directors.
Skills: Good communication skills (verbal and written).
Ability to lead a team by creating and maintaining a productive, efficient, and happy environment.
Comfortable with systems, data and analysis.
Ability to prioritise, multi-task and meet deadlines.
Attention to detail.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Be able to use Excel (incl pivot tables, xlookup, complex IF formula) and Microsoft365 suite (Outlook, Teams, OneDrive).
Good working knowledge of Acumatica or experience with other ERP systems.
Willing to roll up sleeves and get the job done.
Qualifications: BCom/Business Science (Finance/Accounting Degree) from a university.
At least 5 years experience in a similar role.