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Requirement

• Successful incumbent will have a completed B.Com (Accounting) degree / similar plus completed Articles, with 3-5 years related experience in a Financial Management role preferably within a Manufacturing concern.  

KPI's include: 

• Reviewing all financial functions;
• Manage and lead the Finance Team of more than 10 staff; monthly uploading and reporting on variances and group finance, treasury functions of the company;
• Internal and external audit preparation, execution and finalisation and implementation of agreed improvements; budgets - overall preparation, presentation and analysis of budgets and evaluate, implement and review internal controls.  
• Syspro experience highly advantageous.

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Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Professional qualification (CIMA, CA(SA)) highly desirable.
• Minimum 10 years of Finance Manager experience with a proven track record of success.
• Proficient in Pastel Evolution.

Skills and Competencies:

• Exceptional Leadership and Interpersonal Skills
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Prowess
• Proficient in Financial Software, including Pastel Evolution, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Compliance Champion
• Effective Communication – Written and Verbal

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Excellence: Streamline processes and ensure the Operations department operates at peak efficiency.
• Financial Reporting Mastery: Oversee accurate financial reporting to guide strategic decision-making.
• Record-Keeping Guru: Maintain up-to-date and organized personnel files, setting the standard for compliance.
• Relationship Builder: Establish positive working relationships across departments, fostering collaboration.
• People Management Pro: Lead and assist team members in various finance-related tasks, providing mentorship and support.

Specific Duties include but are not limited to:

• Process Payroll with Precision
• Navigate HR Functions with Finesse
• Master Forex Management
• Dance with Cashflow Monitoring and Forecasting
• Conquer Management Accounts
• Rule the Budgeting Realm
• Authorize Payments with Confidence

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Qualifications and Experience:

• Completed Matric / Grade 12 essential, coupled with 5 years accounts administrative experience within a Manufacturing company.  
• Solid SAP experience essential.  

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for purchasing and creditors, petty cash, HR administration etc.  
• Issue PO's, issue GRV / receipts for deliveries received;
• Follow-up and completion of supplier queries; manage a list of outstanding PO's; follow up on outstanding invoices for deliveries received; monthly expense provisions; order diesel and account for all receipts and balance; monitor petty cash withdrawals; obtain slips and motivate / explain all cash withdrawals; reconcile petty cash weekly; post all expenses weekly; request re-imbursements to Head Office; capture leave and monitor absenteeism; capture overtime; administer new engagements and terminations; prepare and submit reports; filing; archive documents etc.

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Duties will include:

• Processing cash payment and receipts
• Reconciling bank accounts
• Processing debtors
• Reconciling creditors
• Preparation of management accounts to balance sheet
• Completion and submission of VAT returns
• Completion and submission of monthly EMP201’s (manual and pastel payroll)
• Completion and submission of MIBFA returns
• Completion and submission of workmen’s compensation/ RMA returns
• Completion and submission of IRP5’s and EMP 501’s (manual and on pastel payroll)
• Monthly payroll on pastel payroll- about 10 clients
• Experience in compilations- an advantage.

Computer knowledge of various systems is desirable.  The following systems will be used: MS Excel, Pastel Payroll, Quickbooks, CaseWare (advantageous), Easy file, Efiling, ufiling

• Own transport and drivers license essential
• Multi- books experience preferable in a bookkeeping / auditors / accountants environment
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Good people’s skills
• Be prepared to work overtime if required.
• Experience in dealing with SARS- queries etc.

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Requirement

• A completed National Diploma in Logistics / Supply Chain is essential.  

Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation of quotes; sales orders; PO's; inbound and outbound delivery;
• Creation of shipping documents (commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin);
• Creation of final invoice; update orders to update availability of goods;
• Creation of debit and credit notes; respond to internal/external customer enquiries;
• Ensure that local and global policies are followed; bridge between freight forwarders, factories and customers;
• Responsible for import and distribution of shipments in the local market; co-ordinate with freight forwarders to obtain freight quotes and execute the shipments; escalate issues to Supervisor; and maintain a filing system within Outlook etc.  
• Knowledge of SAP highly advantageous.

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Requirement

• A completed Matric is essential for the role, a relevant tertiary qualification is highly advantageous,
• Coupled with 5 years related experience in a retail or manufacturing company.  

Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete process of stock control and administration management at the depot;
• Reduce stock lead days, obsolete and expired stock and stock losses; maintain FIFO;
• Increase service delivery and first-time order fill rates;
• Ensure all operational activities are timeously recorded as a financial entry with high level of accuracy after completeness;
• Contribute to and ensure an environment compliant with operational system requirements and procedures;
• Responsible for daily timekeeping, overtime, leave administration and any other HR related duties at the depot and build and maintain solid professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders (including TA's, suppliers and transporters).

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Key Requirements:

• 3 - 5 years of experience in a similar position using Sage Evolution.
• Intermediate level proficiency in Excel.
• Great understanding of VAT calculations.
• Solid grasp of accounting principles.
• Excellent understanding of the General Ledger.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Daily Bookkeeping Tasks:

• Record and reconcile financial transactions accurately.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date financial records using Sage Evolution.
• Balance Sheet Management:
• Prepare and analyze monthly balance sheets.
• Reconcile bank statements and ensure accuracy in financial reporting.

VAT Compliance:

• Calculate and ensure accurate VAT submissions.
• Stay informed about changes in VAT regulations and implement necessary adjustments.

Financial Reporting:

• Generate and analyze financial reports for management review.
• Provide insights into financial trends and variances.

General Ledger Oversight:

• Manage the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies or issues promptly.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with other departments to gather financial information and provide support as needed.
• Collaborate with external auditors during audit processes.

Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

• Professional certifications or qualifications (e.g., Bookkeeping or finance certificate / diploma) are a plus.
• Proven experience in a similar role, demonstrating strong analytical and organizational skills.

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The position is responsible to support the Finance & Operations Executive and Group Financial Manager:

• Review and develop internal controls, financial systems, and company policies
• Reviews costs structures
• Identify areas for change and improvement in order to ensure the finance department contributes effectively to the profitability and commercial success of the organisation;
• Drive on cost reduction;
• Monitoring of financial performance
• Assisting with queries in the Financial Division;
• Working capital management, daily monitoring of cashflows, timely collections of debtors (overseeing and assisting where necessary) focusing on reducing DSO's, managing creditors payments and recons, focusing on cost control
• Financial management of Stock Control function;
• Adhoc Projects;
• Any other financial reports or reconciliations as requested;
• Complete General Ledger reconciliations;
• Pricing and profitability analysis evaluating pricing structures and analysing product profitability
• Preparing budgets and forecasts;
• Managing financial queries from Divisional Managers;
• Assist with the preparation and co-ordination of the audit process;
• Preparation of Monthly Management Reports;
• Conducting and reporting on business case analysis;
• Preparation of Annual Financial Statements in CaseWare
• Overseeing the Finance Department
• Responsible for all Tax / VAT related queries from SARS for the group
• Compile accurate supporting documents for reserve bank submission
• Reviewing insurance contracts and taking control of Group insurance administration
• Assisting with tender calculations and pricing files
• Assisting the Company Secretary with compliance related matters

Qualifications

• CA(SA) qualification essential
• Articles completed with reputable audit firm and obtained varied exposure to multiple industries and companies
• Min 3 5 years commercial experience managing a full finance team with all the typical financial management functions is a requirement

Experience Required

• Successfully completed articles with a reputable audit firm and obtained varied exposure to multiple industries and companies;
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices including reporting;
• Knowledge of legislation regarding accounting, finances, and taxation;
• Comfortable to operate within an environment with active shareholder involvement;
• Proficiency in Syspro will be a definite advantage;
• Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office with a strong working knowledge of Excel Advanced is a requirement for this position.