Finance Manager (CA SA) at Robert Walters

• Our client in the manufacturign space is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Finance Manager to join their team in Johannesburg. This role offers an exciting opportunity to direct and coordinate all financial activities of the business, ensuring sound financial control. You will be responsible for managing the Accounts Department, Human Resources Department, and Warehousing/Shipping Department. Your expertise in management accounting, general accounting, and financial management will be crucial in driving the company's financial success. * Opportunity to direct and coordinate all financial activities * Manage multiple departments within the organisation * Utilise your expertise in management accounting and general accounting

What you'll do:

• As a Finance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring sound financial control of the organisation. You will generate management accounts for all departments, evaluate financial reporting systems, assist in budget compilation, and manage the national debtors book. Your role will also involve liaising with external auditors and financial institutions. Additionally, you will manage payroll operations while ensuring compliance with legal and company regulations.
• Generate management accounts for all departments and consolidate them
• Evaluate financial reporting systems, accounting and collection procedures
• Assist the Managing Director in the compilation of the company’s overall budget annually
• Interface with external auditors at year-end
• Manage and control of the national debtors book
• Review collection reports to determine the status of collections and outstanding balances
• Liaise with financial institutions regarding investments, exchange rates, and forward cover
• Manage the Payroll ensuring compliance with legal and company regulations

What you bring:

• The ideal candidate for this Finance Manager must be a CA (SA), along with a minimum of 5-10 years exerience where you have spent at least 5 years in a Financial Manager position where you've gained strong knowledge of financial reporting systems, accounting procedures, and budgeting processes. Your experience interfacing with external auditors will be beneficial in this role. A proven ability to manage payroll operations while ensuring compliance with legal regulations will give you an edge.
• CA is required
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in management accounting and general accounting is essential
• At least 5 years’ experience in a Financial Manager position is necessary
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting systems, accounting procedures, and budgeting processes is needed
• Experience interfacing with external auditors is beneficial
• Proven ability to manage payroll operations while ensuring compliance with legal regulations is advantageous