Financial Manager (Senwes Equipment) at Senwes

Job Responsibilities

Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Prepare and analyse accurate financial statements (income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements).
• Evaluate financial performance against budgets and historical data.
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to support strategic decisions.
• Develop and deliver operational reporting based on budget, year-to-date, and market comparisons.

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Collaborate with departments to develop annual budgets aligned with company goals.
• Prepare financial forecasts and projections, updating regularly based on market and business changes.

Financial Operations, Systems, and Control

• Oversee financial transactions to ensure compliance and data integrity.
• Assist with the design and implementation of internal controls.
• Drive process improvements and support financial systems (ERP, accounting software).

Cash Flow Management

• Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts to support liquidity.
• Analyse cash patterns and working capital to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Recommend strategies to optimize payment and collection cycles.

Financial Compliance and Auditing

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Support both internal and external audit processes.
• Prepare and submit required financial reports and disclosures.

Employee Management

• Manage and develop team members through performance feedback and task delegation.
• Ensure compliance with labour legislation and health & safety standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as Professional Accountant (SA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) are advantageous.
• Minimum of 3 years in financial management or accounting.
• Strong background in financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting.
• Experience in manufacturing, agri-mechanisation, construction, or mining industries preferred.
• Financial principles, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• MS Office Suite, especially Excel; SAP or similar ERP systems will receive preference
• Project management and internal control frameworks.