Financial Manager at Unique Personnel

Reporting to:

• General Manager and Divisional Finance Executive with a firm dotted line reporting to Group Financial Director.

Key Performance Area 1:

Responsibility

• Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the Company such as payroll, creditors, debtors and other financial transactions. 
• Manage and oversee financial department employees and their performance. 
• Monthly preparation and submission of financial reports which includes profit estimate, Management accounts, cash flow management and forward forecast in accordance with the groups’ financial calendar. 
• Year-end accounts pack. 
• Preparation of annual budgets and forecast. 
• Authorization and approval of daily and weekly EFT Payments
• Strategic planning 
• Assets management including fixed assets, acquisitions and disposals (CAPEX Management) 
• Cash management of the company 
• Review GL recons periodically 
• Profitability of the company 
• The identification, implementation and maintenance of key internal controls to mitigate risk of fraud and error. 
• Attending to and overseeing internal and external audits  Overseeing the management of Stores and Procurement. 
• Control and co-ordinate bi-annual stock take 
• Participate in Tender VETs and assist with commercial and financial conditions related to the preparation of the tender 
• Responsible for accurate Job Costing and Inventory Management. 
• Provide financial support to the sales team, finance teams, acting as the central point between the Finance function and other departments. 
• Ensuring that the Group Finance Policy is implemented and adhered to. 
• Understand and adhere to financial regulations and legislation.
• Preparation of Insurance renewal documents 
• Monthly tax computation and Year-end tax pack

Human Resources Management

• Comply with and assist in the development of the Company’s Employment Equity and Skills Development Programs. 
• Training, motivation, recruitment and discipline of personnel  Performance Management of subordinates and Job Descriptions 
• EE reporting, MERSETA and RMA submissions

Quality, Environment, Occupational Health & Safety Management Responsibilities

• To enforce the requirements of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 and the Company Management systems as defined in the Manuals, Procedures, Processes and Operating Instructions addressed by these standards and as relevant to the Financial Department.

Financial Management

• The preparation of monthly financial and management report, year end financial reports of annual budgets, strategic plans (5 years), cash management of the company and feasibility studies that have a financial impact on the company

Asset Management

• Purchase up to the maximum levels as determined by the “Limits of Authority” issued by the Group Financial Director.

IT Function

• Basic hardware knowledge in order to troubleshoot problems
• Troubleshoot software issues before escalation
• IT Audit involvement

Other

• Participation in management meetings.
• Participate in Monthly and Annual Review meetings as held by Head Office Drive BBBEE targets

Inherent Requirements    

Qualifications & Experience:

• 5 Years financial accounting and managerial experience in a Repairs and Services or Manufacturing environment 
• Knowledge and strong understanding of the SEIFSA Main Agreement and HR environment 
• Knowledge and strong understanding of Syspro ERP System 
• Completed Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting or Financial Management

Authority

• On-line banking authorisation.
• All authorisations applicable as set out in the limits of authority.
• Authorise capital expenditure.
• Authorise new contracts.
• Approve tender vets well in a high pressure, deadline-orientated environment