Financial Manager

SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for a Financial Manager to join their incredible team in Pietermaritzburg full-time.

POSITION INFO:

Our client in the hospitality industry is seeking an experienced Financial Manager to join their team, preferably with a background in the fast-food industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining efficient operational systems, ensuring speed of service, product quality, and excellent customer experience. A strong understanding of financial management, including tax affairs, debtors, and creditors, payroll, and cash flow management, is essential. 

Requirements:

Key Responsibilities:

1. *Develop and implement process-driven systems*: Design and optimize operational processes to ensure efficient service delivery, product quality, and customer satisfaction.

2. *Financial management*: Oversee financial affairs, including tax compliance, debtors, and creditors, payroll, and cash flow management.

3. *Risk management*: Identify and mitigate operational risks, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

4. *Software proficiency*: Utilize OSR, Pastel, and IQ software systems to streamline operations and improve efficiency.

5. *Team leadership*: Assist management in supervising and developing a high-performing team.

6. *Cash flow management*: Monitor and optimize cash flow to ensure business sustainability.

Requirements:

1. *Experience in operations management*: Preferably in the fast-food industry.

2. *Financial management expertise*: Concrete understanding of tax affairs, debtors, and creditors, payroll, and cash flow management.

3. *Software proficiency*: Experience with OSR, Pastel, and IQ software systems.

4. *Process-driven approach*: Ability to design and implement efficient operational systems.

5. *Strong analytical and problem-solving skills*: Ability to analyze data, identify issues, and implement solutions.

Advantages:

1. *Hospitality experience*: Previous experience in the hospitality industry.

2. *Fast-food industry experience*: Experience working in the fast-food industry.

Minimum of 5-10 years experience in similar role.

Bachelor''s degree in Accounting/ relevent field is an added advantage, but not necessary

1. *Competitive salary*: A competitive salary package.

2. *Opportunity for growth*: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

3. *Collaborative team*: A dynamic and supportive work environment.