Group Financial Manager – Johannesburg at JG AFRIKA

Job Description

• We are seeking an experienced Financial Manager to lead our Financial Department.
• The ideal candidate will be hands-on, possess strong managerial skills, effective communication abilities, excellent time management, and the capacity to work well under pressure.

Responsibilities:

• Financial Accounts Preparation:
• Prepare monthly and annual financial accounts for audit purposes, including account reconciliations and compliance.
• Financial Status and Forecasting:
• Document the company’s financial status and provide forecasts.
• Financial Planning and Reporting:
• Develop financial plans and produce regular reports.
• Statutory Compliance:
• Ensure compliance with tax and other statutory reporting (Tax, VAT, Dividends Tax, CIPC, COID, Employees tax, Individual Shareholders tax).
• Trend Analysis:
• Analyse financial trends and industry standards.
• Finance Department Management:
• Oversee the operation and development of the finance department.
• Policy Creation and Review:
• Create and review financial policies.
• Budgeting and Forecasting:
• Participate in budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Staff Recruitment and Training:
• Recruit and train finance staff.
• Cashflow Management:
• Monitor cashflow and prepare cashflow forecasts.
• Group Requirements:
• Handle group insurance requirements (PI, Assets, Group life), pensions funds.
• B-BBEE Certificate Preparation:
• Plan and complete the annual B-BBEE Certificate for the Construction sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum: BCom in accounting.

Experience

• + – 15 Years Financial Management experience in a similar role.

Skills
Accounting:

• Proficiency in financial accounting principles, including preparing financial statements, managing accounts, and understanding financial transactions.
• IT (Information Technology):
• Familiarity with relevant financial software, such as SAP Business One, Enterprise (preferable), Microsoft Excel, Word, Power BI, and SAGE 300.

Reporting:

• Ability to create accurate and timely financial reports, analyse data, and present findings to stakeholders.

Critical Thinking:

• Evaluating complex financial situations, identifying patterns, and making informed decisions.

Collaboration:

• Working effectively with cross-functional teams, communicating financial insights, and contributing to organizational goals.

Competencies:
Financial Data Analyses:

• Proficiently analysing financial data, identifying trends, and making data-driven recommendations.

Communication:

• Clearly conveying financial information to colleagues, clients, and management.

Collaboration:

• Collaborating with colleagues, stakeholders, and other departments to achieve financial objectives.