Overview Reference Finance Manager Salary $5,000 - $6,000/month Job Location - South Africa -- Johannesburg Metro -- Johannesburg Job Type Permanent Posted 11 August 2023 Our client is looking for a Finance Manager to join their team. The Finance Manager assumes overall responsibility for assistance, advice and support required to manage the Accounts&Finance staff for the area(s) of purview regarding all accounting and financial issues. Responsibilities: Perform operational planning to ensure that reports are done on time by all the staff; Complete all month-end financial reporting, including management accounts, KPI's and other relevant reports ensuring accuracy, timeliness and completeness through management of all financial processes and staff. Reconciliation of Operational&Financial systems results through various reconciliation methods; Ensure accuracy of accounting including classification, completeness and valuation in the financial ERP system by continuous management review and testing of controls; Monitor finance data quality through reconciliation, auditing, variance analysis, etc.; Ensure optimal level of accounting staff with maximum output through Performance Evaluation and staff planning; Manage Cash Control on daily basis through review of the operational reporting as well as cash spot checks and monthly Cash Reconciliation of Financial&Operational Systems; Preparation of Additional Monthly Management reports, Monthly Payroll reports, Monthly Reconciliations; Revenue, Major Expenses, Balance Sheet, etc. Preparation of VAT statements, Income Tax and other Tax compliance through review&analysis as well as coordination with Tax Consultants and Authorities. Supervise Intercompany Month-End Balances and ensure that JJ balances with other Group companies through communication&reconciliation with all related parties; Providing Information in any financial data requested by management as quick as possible through daily planning; Foreign exchange control/ negotiation; Ensuring key daily and weekly reporting such as Cash-Flow Projection, Age Analysis, Bank Reconciliation, etc. are done on timely basis through managing, delegating, prioritizing finance department schedules; Coordinate with External Auditors by providing all requested information for the final Audit Reports; Perform other tasks as may be required by the Group CFO, Group Deputy CFO, Managing Director(s) / General Manager(s), Group Finance Manager - MOZ, etc. Skills: Solid communication skills; High regard for Empathy and Teamwork; Good judgment and evaluation with a focus on value-add to maximize EBITDA; Hard worker, with high levels of energy and self-motivation; Results orientated with high capacity to deliver quality results in a timely fashion; Planning and Organization Skills; Decision making, delegation and prioritization skills; Negotiation skills for any Financial related issues; Ability to take over any role and work if the circumstance warrants/assigned; Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, co-workers, Managers and external 3rd parties; Pro-active management style with initiative, dynamism and assertiveness approach; Good judgment and ability to lead by example by demonstrating high ethical and moral behavior whilst ensuring compliance with the Health, Safety, Environmental&Security and Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption policies for yourself and any of your direct reports; Show high levels of skills and interest in developing direct reports; Available to pursue personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for the effective performance of the role; Qualifications: BCom. in Commerce or Finance or equivalent, post-graduate degree is desired; Professional Accounting Designation Required; Experience required (minimum/maximum): 5-8 years in Accounting / Finance area at a Management Level or equivalent in Audit; Knowledge of IFRS and IAS is desirable; IT knowledge: Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office products (word; excel; power point), ERP experience; Willingness to travel abroad; Knowledge of Portuguese is an added advantage; Time availability; Willingness to work until the job is done; #J-18808-Ljbffr