financial manager

Vacancy:
Financial Manager

Purpose of the job:

The Financial Manager will be responsible for delivery of all financial reporting requirements, ensuring effective financial controls are in place and successfully manage the Company's finance team. The Financial Manager plays a critical role in budgeting, forecasting, investment analysis and financial planning. The Financial Manager reports to the Managing Director.

Key Requirements:

· South African citizen and ID, residing in Johannesburg.

· Matric and B. Com Accounting / Finance is essential. (Preference will be given to candidates who are a qualified CA(SA).)

· Current, valid, legal South African driver's licence and own vehicle.

· Proven track record of experience and solid performance in a similar role effectively managing the Finances of a large Company.

• Minimum 5-10 years post articles experience, ideally diverse experience including group reporting, financial analysis with strategy and risk involvement,
  tax and company law etc.

· Minimum 5-10 years' experience in a comparable financial manager role, with experience in financial control and management reporting and a natural talent for figures.

· Experience in creating and maintaining strong external relationships with banks, auditors and other stakeholders.

· Highly computer literate, with exceptional advanced proficiency in MS office, IT, payroll (VIP) and reporting systems.

• Experience in effectively and confidently managing and leading a finance team and others as required.
• Forex experience with solid understanding of International financial concepts experience will be advantageous.

· Excellent communication skills at all levels.

· Experience working on SYSPRO is essential.

· Exceptional confidentiality, attention to detail and accuracy is essential and necessary, and all tasks must be carried out to the highest standards.

Attributes and Behavioural Requirements:

· Commercial acumen, understanding of business functions, analytical skills and strategic thinking.

· Exercise responsible financial stewardship at all times.

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Uncompromising commitment to quality and client service

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Strong emotional intelligence and ability to work under pressure in a dynamic and ambiguous environment.

· Able to lead, develop and mentor the team reporting into the role.

· Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work accurately to the highest standards.

· Excellent organisational ability, be goal orientated, have excellent time management skills.

· Good composure, be polite, well groomed, presentable, friendly, reliable and professional.

· Ability to be dynamic and thrive in a fast paced, delivery driven, pressurised environment.

· Ability to meet deadlines, quick turnaround times and execute last minute demands.

· Common sense, take pride in your work, take ownership, be delivery driven and be confident.

· Integrity, good judgement, be a self-starter, quick to resolve issues and provide solutions.

· Excellent flexibility, relating, networking, presentation and communication skills.

· Accountability, be honest, ethical, respectful, approachable, confidential and trustworthy.

· Self-motivation, disciplined, and have the ability to use initiative, meet deadlines and work independently.

· Enthusiastic, a problem solving team player with a strong work ethic, and positive can-do attitude.

· Anticipative, and proactive, plan, prioritise, multi-task and be willing to work a flexible schedule.

· Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed, and work with team members to achieve collective goals, seek collaboration and build trust and confidence in others.

· Set a personal example for yourself and others in areas of personal character, organisational skills, commitment and work habits etc.

Details

City: Johannesburg

Salary: Market Related

Bonus: Year-end bonus on Merit

If you are interested in applying, please submit CV's to Evelyn Fischer at

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