Junior Financial Manager To Be Office-based In Somerset West, Western Cape

Duties & Responsibilities
Report to Chief Financial Officer.
Supervise Junior Financial Accountant (when appointment is made).
Manage cash flow & loan book by tracking transactions and preparing internal reports.
Manage and perform all company accounting and reporting functions.
Ensure that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed, and reported.
Suggest and implement updates and improvements to accounting systems (Currently Quick Books and Xero).
Collaborate with auditing services to ensure proper compliance with all regulations.
Responsible for full audit and consolidation of the group companies.
Prepare monthly management accounts with business insights and recommendations.
Perform granular analysis to identify results, trends, and financial forecasts.
Develop budgets and financial forecasts for the company.
Establish and implement financial reporting systems to comply with government regulations and legislation.
Review all financial plans and budgets regularly to look for cost reduction opportunities.
Report to the CFO and the board with timely and accurate financial information.
Assist the CFO in presenting reports to senior executives, stakeholders, and board members.
Implement and manage daily Treasury System.
Manage all payments to suppliers.
Accurate & timely processing of monthly payroll.
Continuous liaison with front, middle and back office. Experience & Qualifications

Non-Negotiable requirements:
You must possess a valid Accounting/Finance-related qualification (CA (SA), SAIPA, CIMA or similar).
Completed articles at an audit/accounting firm.
Proficient in MS Office Suite with excellent Excel knowledge.

Conditions of employment:
You must be a South African Citizen with a valid South African ID or have a valid work permit.
You must consent to a Credit and Criminal Check and have a clear criminal and credit record.
You must have a valid Driver’s license and own reliable transport if you do not reside in Somerset West area.

Will count in your favour if you also have:
Knowledge of ERP systems.
Experience or strong interest in the Financial Services sector, lending experience preferable.
Experience or strong interest in working with clients in Africa. IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING QUALITIES, THEN THIS ROLE IS FOR YOU
Good understanding of Accounting processes and procedures.
Experienced in Financial Instruments and basic knowledge of IFRS 9 (preferably).
Experienced in Accounting in multiple currencies and simple group consolidations.
Knowledge of ERP System and cloud-based accounting software.
Able to review regulatory requirements & ensure compliance.
Able to understand tax laws and ensure compliance.
Proficient in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel and Power Point.
Good understanding of business finance.

Soft Skills
Trustworthy and honest.
Strong attention to detail.
Analytical skills.
Good time management.
Excellent oral and written communication skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr