
Finance Manager
- Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Prepare and maintain a rolling cashflow forecast (cashflow forecasting & analysis).
- Production of monthly management accounts to balance sheet & cashflow level.
- Prepare quarterly financial forecasting in conjunction with all relevant departments.
- Prepare the annual budget in conjunction with all relevant departments.
- Monitor income and expenses in line with relevant budgets and suggest initiatives to improve profitability by consulting with the Group Finance Director.
- Perform monthly analysis of variable and fixed expenses and provide recommendations to improve profitability.
- Ensure that accounting and internal control best practices are maintained.
- Supporting the budget holders with all key management information including robust management of the risks and opportunities schedules.
- Identify system weaknesses and recommendations for improvements identified and implemented.
- Proactively participating in process improvement projects both within the Finance team and the wider business.
- Review the general, debtors and creditors ledgers
- Day to Day management of bank accounts and reconciliations monthly.
- Credit Control management for debtor’s book.
- Ensure correct allocation of revenue and costs between campaigns and cost centers.
- Develop cost center reporting for the business through the Xero Accounting platform.
- Prepare and post all journals to the general ledger.
- Sign off and agree all Intercompany invoices. Collaboration with the UK Finance Team in this regard.
- Review and critical analysis of customer invoicing and VAT returns.
- Control customer onboarding, credit limits and debt collection.
- Effective management of available company cash flow.
- Loading all payments on banking for the release.
- Consult with the company’s bankers including dealing with the SA Reserve Bank for cross-border transactions.
- Monthly review of the fixed asset registers and sign off.
- Ensure all statutory returns are dealt with timeously.
- Coordinate the statutory audit.
- Business insurance management.
- Payment Runs (Weekly) – Load and review the necessary payments for release by the Group Finance Director.
- Prepare the annual GBS (DTI) applications file for review by the Group Finance Director.
- Prepare the quarterly DTI file for review by the Group Finance Director.
- Responsible for assessing BBBEE targets and meeting BBBEE audit requirements.
- Facilitate the financial element of the annual BBBEE audit.
- Preparation and presentation of certificates required for audit.
- BCOM Honours (with Articles) / Newly Qualified CA
- Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Financial reporting skills.
- Analytical ability.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Commercial acumen.
- Highly Advanced Excel skills.
- Attention to detail & Solutions-focused.
- Ability to challenge and question trends to address issues and identify opportunities for financial growth.
- Willingness to learn and develop are key personal attributes for this role.
- A responsible attitude and leads by example.
- Ability to multi-task and excellent time management skills.
- Integrity and trustworthy when dealing with clients, colleagues, and service providers.