Financial Manager (Lanseria) at Smith Garb

Blue chip concern based in the Lanseria area has an opportunity for a Financial Manager with similar experience from a previous role. Minimum qualification is a CA(SA). Previous experience in Retail or Wholesale and Manufacturing is essential.
The main function of this position is to be responsible for the planning, implementation, managing and running of all the finance activities of the division, including business planning, budgeting, forecasting and negotiations

The key tasks & responsibilities for this position are to:

• Develop the financial well-being of the division 
• Review and interpret division management accounts
• Analysing operations, identifying opportunities for improvement, cost reduction, and systems enhancement
• Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities
• Establish finance and operational strategies by evaluating trends, establishing critical measurements, determining productivity, quality, and customer-service strategies
• Review and sign off journals
• Project accounting including calculation of consumables used, overhead allocation, costing of WIP and inventory assembled
• Manage working capital 
• Prepare interdivisional reconciliation
• Review and analyse provisions
• Prepare general ledger reconciliations
• Responsible for compilation of budget templates
• Support project analysis, validation of plans, and ad-hoc requests

The key educational requirements and qualifications for this position would be:

• A Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) is a MUST.
• Minimum 3 years post articles experience in accounting role or similar.
• Thorough knowledge of (IFRS).
• Experience within project environment would be advantageous.
• Proven track record in the implementation of internal controls, corporate governance policies, improved operational efficiencies and financial models.
• Solid understanding of statutory requirements, e.g., VAT, imports, exports.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.