Job Title: Financial Manager
Location: Pretoria North

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Financial Manager to oversee end-to-end finance operations, including financial planning and analysis, balance sheet reconciliations, and the implementation of procedures and controls. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring financial compliance, optimizing financial systems, and driving continuous improvement in reporting and processes.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

Finance

Develop and maintain financial policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance and best practices.
Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
Ensure the accuracy and compliance of financial records, transactions, and documentation.
Implement and monitor financial risk management strategies aligned with IFRS and sound internal controls.
Continuously review and improve accounting and reporting systems.
Oversee full accounting functions: income statement, accounts receivable/payable, and asset management.
Ensure adequate short-term and professional indemnity insurance cover.
Manage compliance with SARS and CIPC registrations and requirements (monthly, bi-annually, annually).
Provide efficient finance support services to the broader organisation.
Collaborate with management and executive teams to ensure a cohesive finance function.
Lead and manage the finance team, including work allocation, deadline management, and staff leave approvals.
Liaise with and manage relationships with the organisation’s bankers.
Review and approve monthly accruals, prepayments, and similar entries.

Financial Statements and Audits

Lead the preparation of the organisation’s annual financial statements.
Manage the relationship with external auditors.
Oversee end-to-end audit processes, acting as the primary point of contact.
Ensure successful audit outcomes through diligent audit preparation.
Review audited AFS and income tax for accuracy.
Address audit findings promptly and effectively.

Contract and Procurement Management

Ensure spending aligns with procurement policy and value-for-money principles.
Identify opportunities for cost savings.
Review and enhance procurement policies and procedures on an ongoing basis.
Approve supplier credit applications.

Other Responsibilities

BEE planning and compliance certification.
Statutory compliance (CIPC).
SARS compliance.

Benefits

Provident Fund (8% employee and 2% employer contribution)
Life Insurance
Funeral Cover
Disability Cover

Minimum Requirements

BCom degree
SAICA/SAIPA Articles completed
At least 1 year post-articles experience

Advantages (Preferred Experience)

Experience in the Manufacturing (Food Industry) or Agricultural sector
Inventory management
Staff management
BBBEE compliance
Ability to work well under pressure