Assistant Financial Manager

SUMMARY:
We have an exciting position for an Assistant Finance Manager for one of our clients in the Manufacturing industry - Port Elizabeth PERMANENT POSITION

POSITION INFO:

Responsibilities : 

• Promote the companies Core Operating Principles of Safety and Health, Environmental Stewardship, Highest Ethical Behavior and Respect for People throughout the company
• Responsibility for monthly financial reporting process, including management of month end procedures & review of account reconciliations
• Responsible for monthly accounts payable reconciliations of all local accounts
• Key contact with Bank on all Banking relations issues and authorization of bank payments
• Preparation of all foreign bank payments and book and maintain the monthly FEC ( Foreign exchange contracts), resolve all reserve bank enquiries with the Bank for foreign payments
• Validate product costing on system and analyse manufacturing variances
• Review of all production process orders with production office in order to ensure all variances are cleared; and investigate any changes on monthly movements in Weighted average cost of material
• Approval of all travel to review financial controls are adhered to and accuracy of travel;
• Liaise on financial reporting issues with the companies corporate offices
• Assist with the preparation of annual financial statements and assist with external audit process
• Quarterly Tax entries on Axalta GAM system ( US GAAP vs SA GAAP), ensure tax compliance, including completion and filing of annual & provisional tax returns and withholding tax on dividends;
• Ensure adherence to internal controls & financial policies within the company
• Support and assist with the financial related BBBEE related matters during the verification process
• Provide functional leadership and management to members of the finance team ( 2 employees)
• Customer reporting – declaration of preferential/ non preferential
• Reporting for Stats SA

Requirements : 

• Chartered accountant, CIMA or B com (Accounting) degree
• Valid Driver’s Licence and own vehicle
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a commercial environment, preferably in a manufacturing company
• Experienced with financial reporting and costing (International Accounting Standards, IFRS and limited knowledge of US GAAP) and manufacturing costing
• High level computer literacy, particularly Excel and ERP systems (SAP experience an advantage)
• Experience with company statutory and tax matters

Only Candidates that meet the above requirements will be considered for this position.

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