Financial Manager, East London

Financial Manager

required for an automotive company based in

Gqeberha

Job Requirements:

NQF 4 qualification + BCom Degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent

Qualified CA(SA) registration

5–10 years relevant experience

Automotive / Production experience will be an advantage

Experience in the preparation and finalisation of accounts in accordance with current South African regulations

Knowledge of strategic and financial planning including activity costing, benchmarking and KPIs

Experience in budget preparation and reporting

Experience in goods and services procurement processes

Highly numerate and able to analyse statistical information and interpret financial data to produce reports which can be understood by non-financial colleagues

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Ability to work at both a detailed and strategic level– e.g. making payments and producing annual financial delivery plans etc.

Sense of urgency and hands on approach

Attention to detail coupled with high level of accuracy

Excellent time management, people management, organizational and planning skills

Computer literate; fully conversant with the current uses of information technology in the workplace and uses IT as a management tool

Good understanding of accounting and ERP systems and efficient in all Microsoft Office programmes

Essential Duties / Responsibilities:

Produce required financial reports for members of the team and Board of Directors

Produce annual financial reports and statements to agreed time scales to comply with the requirements of the company RSA and the South African legal framework

Produce detailed cash flow forecasts to form the basis for the working capital request

Develop annual budgets in collaboration with the General Manager, Plant Manager and functional Department Heads

Lead on tax planning, including VAT related matters

Meticulous cash flow management– setting and monitoring collection targets aligned to the strategy of the company and managing timing of creditor payments

Negotiating and arranging forward exchange contracts with the bank and ensuring timeous payment are effected

Maintain current standing with all mandated local tax and benefits registrations and requirements, including submissions of payments and reports

Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements relating to financial control, financial management and accounting

Ensure appropriate external audit arrangements are in place and manage the audit process

Ensure that all balance sheet reconciliations are produced on an accurate and timely basis to include bank reconciliations, debtors, creditors and inter-company accounts

Ensure implementation and adherence to finance policies, procedures and systems across all teams

Responsible for Ad hoc projects– BBBEE, AIS

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.

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