Finance Manager (Manufacturing/Retail), Soweto

Minimum Requirements

B.Com Accounting, Finance or related degree (essential)

Experience

Minimum 57 years experience in a Finance Manager or Senior Accountant role

Experience in a manufacturing environment with strong BOM and production costing knowledge

Experience working in or supporting a franchise or multi-site retail business (highly advantageous)

Demonstrated ability to produce individual business unit or store-level P&Ls

Proven payroll management experience using Payspace, VIP or similar

Solid understanding of South African tax legislation, SARS e-filing and statutory compliance

Proficiency in accounting software such as Syspro

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including financial modelling and pivot tables

Financial Management&Reporting

Oversee the full accounting function: general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and bank reconciliations

Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, financial statements and variance analysis for the CFO

Manage daily cash flow, forecasting and working capital across all business channels

Prepare and submit all statutory returns: VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL and income tax to SARS on time

Coordinate the annual external audit and serve as the primary liaison with auditors

Develop/Assist and monitor annual budgets and rolling forecasts by department and business unit

Design and enforce internal financial controls, policies and approval frameworks

Support the CFO with board reporting, investor presentations and financial modelling

Maintain accurate product costing models reflecting raw materials, labour, overheads and wastage

Monitor and investigate production cost variances and drive corrective action with the factory team

Oversee stock control, raw material procurement finance, cycle counts and annual stock takes

Track and report on manufacturing KPIs: yield rates, material utilisation, cost-per-unit and production margins

Collaborate with procurement to negotiate supplier terms and manage landed cost calculations

Oversee and review the full monthly payroll for all manufacturing, retail and head office employees

Ensure accurate processing of earnings, deductions, commissions, overtime and statutory contributions

Submit EMP201 and EMP501 reconciliations to SARS and manage PAYE compliance

Manage Employment Equity, COIDA, SETA reporting and ensure compliance according to regulations

Maintain payroll records, ensure confidentiality and adhere to relevant bargaining council agreements

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