Financial Manager (CA) at HandPicked Recruitment

About the Company and Job Overview

• The company is a well-established, privately owned retail group with multiple branches and a long history in the industry. The business operates in both the retail and property environment, providing the finance team with exposure to a diverse and interesting financial landscape including retail operations, property, projects, and group reporting.
• They offer a stable environment, a long-term career opportunity, and the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and make a meaningful impact in the business.
• The successful candidate will play a key role in financial controls, reporting, audits, projects, and management packs across the group.
• This is a hands-on role in a dynamic operational environment and will suit someone who wants to be involved in the business, not only in reporting.

Minimum Requirements:

• Qualified CA(SA)
• 3+ years post article experience
• Strong experience in:
• Annual Financial Statements
• Management packs
• Budgets and forecasts
• Financial controls
• Internal and external audit
• Working papers and reconciliations
• Advanced Excel skills
• Must be willing to work in a hands-on, operational environment
• Must have previous working experience within the retail, property / rental and/or property development accounting industries
• Experience working in a multi-branch / multi-entity environment
• ERP system implementation or system improvements
• Managing or supervising staff
• Experience dealing with auditors and board-level reporting

Duties include but is not limited to:

• Annual financial statements
• Internal and external audit processes
• Management packs and reporting
• Financial controls and compliance
• Budgets and forecasts
• Project and capital expenditure tracking
• Property-related financial administration and analysis
• Reviewing working papers and reconciliations
• System and process improvements
• Assisting in managing and developing finance staff
• Supporting branches and visiting branches when required