Finance Manager: Operations

2 weeks ago


Sandton, South Africa Digimate Solutions Full time

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Role Purpose: The business requires someone both financially- and operationally minded to bring structure and order to the finance and admin teams and to advise the CFO on proposed efficiencies, process enhancements, and to act as the go-between across the various production and operational teams. You will play a fundamental role in shaping the business operations, with a direct report to the CFO. Proven track record in the implementation of internal controls and improved operational efficiencies.

Key accountabilities and decision ownership

What will you do:

  • Oversight of the entire operational finance team and function - tax, AFS, management
  • Modernisation of the finance functions
  • Process review and optimisation to drive efficiencies across the business
  • Driving of the annual budget process (not just preparation of the numbers)
  • Management of the annual audit and auditor relationship
  • Capex planning and motivation
  • Review of staff contracts, KPIs, incentivisation, annual reviews, etc.

Systems and process management:

  • Ensuring that the financial systems (ERP and Reporting) are operating effectively across all entities in the appropriate area of responsibility.
  • Investigate and recommend solutions to improve operational efficiencies in the team (i.e. better use of data imports etc)
  • Liaise with BI to ensure that the transactional data received is relevant, accurate, complete and received on time.
  • Review reporting to ensure that all the relevant dimensions are posted.
  • Ensure that appropriate processes are in place in order to identify potential problems and escalate when required.
  • Attend weekly Ops meetings to ensure that all issues and queries are being addressed and escalated based on priority.
  • Ensure appropriate processes are in place to ensure that the team operates efficiently and meets group deadlines.

Cash Flow Management Support

  • Cash flow forecasting for various
  • Analysis of actual performance versus forecasts
  • Daily cash flow management and reporting
  • Weekly and monthly cash flow reporting to various stakeholders
  • Ad hoc projects identified by Management

Team management

  • Communicate clearly and effectively at all levels, both internally and externally.
  • Openly communicate with managers and team members to ensure that all key deliverables are met on time and accurately and any queries are resolved timeously.
  • Effectively feed information to required members of the team to ensure all important updates are understood and adhered to.
  • Manage others' expectations appropriately and proactively communicate any potential problems.
  • Provide guidance, mentoring and support to all direct reports to ensure that each team is working efficiently and cohesively.
  • Daily team management and assistance.
  • Bi-annual KPI setting of objectives with teams.
  • Bi-annual appraisals of team members.

Core competencies, knowledge, Qualifications and experience:

  • Bachelor of Accounting; Bachelor of Accounting Science or equivalent
  • 6-9 years relevant experience in finance.

Attributes & Qualities:

  • Excellent writing skills
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Ability to think critically
  • Ability to collaborate with various departments
  • Willingness and ability to motivate and guide junior colleagues
  • Experience in Navision
  • Knowledge of IFRS
  • Commitment to continuous learning
Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Finance and Sales
  • Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
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