Job summary for Group Finance Manager: To drive the company’s financial operations and improve financial performance by coordinating financial operations, developing effective financial strategies, guiding efforts towards financial stability, monitoring all financial activities, promoting improved profitability and cash generation, and ensuring compliance with accounting regulations and government legislation.

Job Description:

Financial Planning & Strategy:

• Provide financial strategic direction to enhance business profitability and cashflow generation and play a key role in the implementation and monitoring of the company’s strategic plan.
• Manage and enhance all relevant result indicators with a specific focus on Cashflow Management.

Financial Accounting:

• Provide financial and accounting advice, direction, and leadership.
• Ensure compliance with financial legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Implement and monitor payment authority practices and other internal controls over assets, including stock.
• Establish and maintain cash controls.
• Manage investments and reserves.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts.

Analysis & Reporting on Financial Performance:

• Manage accounting and financial systems and maintain full and accurate accounting records.
• Conduct financial analysis and prepare detailed financial reports and statements – monthly, quarterly & annually.
• Continual improvement and innovation in reporting.
• Monitor company spending and recommend corrective actions as necessary.

Budgets & Forecasts:

• Prepare, control, and monitor the company’s annual operating budget to ensure that financial targets are met, and financial and statutory regulations complied with.
• Establish accurate forecasts regarding expenses and revenues and manage regular reporting requirements.

Job Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant – CA (SA) or equivalent
• Completion of RE1 & RE3 FAIS Regulatory exams would be advantageous.
• Professional body membership.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in credit/financial services or retail field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Financial Manager responsible for managing a team.
• Broad knowledge of accounting principles.
• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant financial, tax and labour legislation.
• Knowledge of and experience in payroll systems and the administration of employee benefits.
• Strong knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics
• Proficiency in accounting software.
• Able to speak English & Afrikaans.
• Driver’s licence.