Red Ember Recruitment is seeking a hire a Group Financial Manager based at the client in Goodwood.
- Manage and oversee the full accounting function for a multimillionrand group of companies.
- Act as the key liaison between internal and external stakeholders.
- External stakeholders include Auditors South African Reserve Bank (SARB) SARS Banks and other capital providers.
- Internal stakeholders include the Legal team Executive team IT Finance HR and heads of other departments.
- Prepare and analyze financial statements management accounts and cash flow reports.
- Drive business efficiencies and implement innovative taxsaving strategies.
- Ensure compliance with all SARS reporting and monthly VAT returns.
- Conduct credit approvals exceeding R10 millionTM1 .
- Oversee risk management strategic planning and audit preparation.
- Work across multiple currencies and ensure accurate reporting in different currencies.
- Consolidate financial results across multiple entities for accurate group reporting.
- Drive automation of key functions within the Finance Department working closely with the finance team and IT to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
Requirements
- BCom or equivalent financial degree.
- Completed articles CA(SA) or CIMA qualification is a requirement.
- CA(SA) qualification is an advantage.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years in a senior financial management role within a large multicompany environment.
- Proven track record managing a dynamic debtors book and delivering actionable financial insights.
- Familiarity with consolidating financial entities and multicurrency reporting.
- Demonstrated experience in automating financial processes and implementing systems improvements.
- Experience in bridging and/or trade finance is advantageous. Further training will be provided in areas with no previous experience.
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
- Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail required
- Expertise in interpreting analysing and reporting on financial data.
- Advanced proficiency in Sage AccPac or similar accounting software.
- A proactive and solutionsoriented mindset.
- Demonstrated ability to take ownership of responsibilities and deliver results.
- Ensure all deliverable timelines are met
Bookkeeping up to balance sheet (Cashbook processing and journals) Bank reconciliations. GL recons for all balance sheet accounts Managing logbooks for company fleet/vehicles Monthly VAT201 and EMP201 reconciliation and submission Yearend closure and assistance in preparing the annual audit files. Creditor s function, including monthly credit run. Capturing of purchase orders All other financial and administrative duties related to this position
Education
Bookkeeping up to balance sheet (Cashbook processing and journals) Bank reconciliations. GL recons for all balance sheet accounts Managing logbooks for company fleet/vehicles Monthly VAT201 and EMP201 reconciliation and submission Yearend closure and assistance in preparing the annual audit files. Creditor s function, including monthly credit run. Capturing of purchase orders All other financial and administrative duties related to this position