Financial Manager

Minimum requirements for the role:Must have a bachelors degree in commerce (Accounting or Finance Option), Economics, Administration, or Business ManagementMinimum 5 years cumulative experience in a comparable position in a reputable organizationRegistration with SAIPA (South African Institute of Professional Accountants) or SAICA (South African Institute of Chartered Accountants) is essentialMust have advanced Excel skillsAbility to handle multiple conflicting priorities and work under strict deadlines, with high standards of integrity and ethical practice.The successful candidate will be responsible for:Ensuring smooth flow of all finance-related functions in compliance with legal frameworks.Leading the development and implementation of effective internal control mechanisms.Regularly reviewing and validating information for the general ledger's accuracy and completeness.Overseeing the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial progress reports for departmental approval.Supervising accounts payable and receivable activities for timely service delivery.Ensuring transactions adhere to accounting standards and systems for compliance.Participating in preparing the Annual Budget and uploading the approved budget into the systems.Addressing financial issues and inquiries from internal and external customers.Conducting internal checks to ensure effective and efficient accounting practices.Coordinating revenue collection and expenditures based on approved budgets.Preparing reports for internal and external audits to ensure accurate information on annual statements.Validating and verifying payments for accuracy and accountability.Ensuring adequate insurance coverage and monitoring policies.Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into, only with the shortlisted candidates