Financial Manager (A17) / Finansiële Bestuurder (A17) at Werkie

Job Purpose

• The goal is to enable the company’s leaders to make sound business decisions and achieve organizational objectives by analyzing day-to-day financial activities and providing advice and guidance on future financial plans. This role ensures compliance with IFRS, delivers financial business intelligence, and upholds sound corporate governance.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting

• Prepare accurate and timeous financial reporting.
• Perform bank, customer, and supplier reconciliations.
• Generate customer and supplier invoices.
• Maintain fixed assets register.
• Prepare management accounts (self-review).
• Submit COIDA for review.
• Process payroll, including fringe benefits and allowances.
• Process PAYE, VAT, and UIF returns for review.
• Conduct stock reconciliations.

Financial Management

• Interpret and present financial information (management accounts) to Directors with actionable recommendations.
• Manage the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
• Provide business intelligence analytics and financial ratios.
• Develop financial trends and projections.
• Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
• Oversee departmental reviews and evaluations.
• Manage and update the asset register and insurance schedules.
• Develop and maintain pricing models.
• Ensure revenue targets are achieved and expenses remain below budget.

Requirements

• Degree in Finance/Accounting (essential).
• Completed articles and SAICA, SAIPA, or CIMA registered.
• Minimum 2 years’ post-articles experience in accounting.
• Experience in a financial management role will be highly advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, compliance, and corporate governance.
• Proven ability to set policies, procedures, and implement new technologies.
• Hands-on, proactive, and detail-oriented.

Knowledge & Skills

• Advanced computer literacy (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Office).
• Xero Certified.
• Project management and workforce management experience.
• Knowledge of quality and risk management principles.
• Proficiency with Easyfile, Efiling, and BarnOwl.
• Strong report writing and financial ratio analysis skills.