Financial Manager at Boardroom Appointments

Job Purpose

• The Financial Manager is responsible for the full financial management, reporting, compliance, budgeting, forecasting, and financial control of the assigned business unit or operational area. The role ensures accurate financial reporting, effective financial planning, statutory and tax compliance, strong internal controls, and alignment of financial performance with operational and strategic objectives.
• The Financial Manager provides financial leadership, supports decision-making through detailed financial analysis, oversees finance staff, and ensures compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements within a manufacturing environment.

Minimum Experience

• A minimum of 5–10 years in a relevant finance or accounting role
• Proven experience in a manufacturing, plant, or factory environment is highly preferred
• Experience in engineering or mining environments will be considered
• Experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, audit preparation, payroll review, tax calculations, and staff supervision is required

Minimum Qualification and Advantageous Certificates

• BCom Accounting / BAcc / BCom (Hons) together with a professional financial qualification (e.g., CIMA, SAIPA, or similar)

Skills

• Budgeting, Forecasting and Financial Analysis
• Internal Controls and Compliance
• Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint proficiency
• Financial Modelling
• ERP (Syspro) Proficiency

Job Duties
As a Financial Manager for your area of responsibility, your functions will be as follows:

• Compile and distribute monthly management reports, including Flash
• Reports and Management Accounts
• Review and ensure accuracy of General Ledger processing and reconciliations
• Prepare and consolidate business unit forecasts, including Income
• Statements, Balance Sheets, Cash Flow statements, and Capital Budgets
• Manage and maintain all subledgers, including accounts (receivables and payables), sales, Inventory and Fixed Asset registers
• Prepare, consolidate, and present annual business unit budgets, including Income Statements, Balance Sheets, Cash Flow statements, and Capital Budgets
• Monitor monthly budget performance, analyse variances, and provide meaningful commentary to management
• Prepare bi-annual statutory audit packs and support audit requirements
• Complete bi-annual tax compilations and provisional tax calculations
• Cross-functional collaborate with other departments to align reporting and financial information requirements. This includes departments such as:
• Operations, Sales, Accounts, Human Resources and Payroll
• Review and approve weekly and monthly payroll runs
• Oversee the administration and authorisation of company payments, including payroll, VAT, and tax payments
• Conduct regular site visits to support financial oversight and operational alignment
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, including operational and financial policies and procedures
• Develop and improve templates for operational financial reporting
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on compliance, audit, and financial management matters
• Review internal audit findings and implement corrective actions where required
• Manage onsite financial processes, including performance management, training and development, recruitment, manpower planning, and disciplinary processes
• Supervise and develop the finance administration and accounting staff, ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions and reports
• Conduct in-house financial training and on-the-job development
• Manage the day-to-day activities of finance staff
• Assist with Board and ARC reporting requirements
• Manage and control FECs