Finance Manager

• 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.

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