Financial Manager ( SAICA/Articles/ FMCG/ Retail experience)

NB! SAICA/Articles/ FMCG/ Retail experience required.

POSITION: FINANCE MANAGER

REPORTING TO: FINANCE DIRECTOR

LOCATION: BRYANSTON

JOB PURPOSE:

• To prepare management accounts monthly and quarterly forecast, performance variances, inventory review between stock and system.
• Ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements
• Preparation of annual financial statements

Preparation and monitoring of budgets

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reconciliation of customer and supplier accounts
• Report on discrepancies on Debtors and Creditors Age analysis
• Establish and maintain proper relationships with customers and suppliers
• Management of Cashbook and petty cash
• Preparation of monthly reports
• Liaise with relevant internal departments to provide the necessary documentation for the preparation of financial statements.
• Evaluate data pertaining to cost in order plan budgets
• Assist with the preparation and monitoring of budgets
• Ensure that accurate budget or forecast templates are loaded onto the system
• Maintain and monitor fixed asset register
• Ensuring financial ledgers are completed accurately and maintained in a timely manner
• Act as liaison with auditors
• Investigate and follow-up on discrepancies of audits reports and reporting thereof to management
• Management of trial balance and attending to queries on balance sheet recons
• Completion of statutory reports for VAT, income tax and PAYE
• Assist with the management of tax compliance for the organization
• Ensuring that the company adheres to SARS regulations and IFRS financial principles
• Ensure compliance with existing company policies and procedures
• Compile monthly management accounts
• Prepare accurate financial and regulatory reports, Income Statements, Balance Sheets and Cash Flows as required by management, law and the Board of Directors
• Preparation of annual financial statements

Perform ad-hoc duties as requested by management from time to time

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant tertiary degree in Accounting / Finance/ CA
• Previous experience working as a Financial Manager, working on FMCG accounts
• Must have completed articles
• Experience in an FMCG environment is essential
• Understanding of IFRS standards is essential
• Proficiency in MS office Package e.g. Excel. Word, Internet and PowerPoint
• SAGE Evolution knowledge will be advantageous
• Excellent problem solving, decision making and interpersonal skills
• Excellent leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to communicate in Afrikaans will be advantageous
• Ability to cope well under pressure
• A track record of documented successes and achievements
• Flexibility to adapt quickly to changing business conditions and changing priorities
• Experience in handling high volume accounts
• Innovative and adaptable

Highly organised and system orientated.