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FINANCIAL MANAGER

MAIN PURPOSE

• Be part of centralised reporting function and to provide useful and quality financial information to users of information.
• Interact with Business Executives and Directors.
• The nature of the post is such that duties and responsibilities are more of a guide and not a finite list. Innovation will be an expectation.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Matric and a B-Com Degree.
• Articles will be an advantageous.
• Honours Degree will be an added advantage. 
• Excellent communication and writing skills in English language (verbal and written).
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Windows & Excel.
• The ability to translate financial information onto graphs and other reporting tools
• Knowledge of the Syspro system.
• 5 to 10 years in FM/Assistant FM position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Financial:
• Prepare monthly reports – For group reporting.
• Prepare consolidated management and financial periods.
• Journals and reconciliations performed on but not limited to:
• Salaries clearing accounts.
• Fixed assets.
• Instalment sale agreements.
• Petty cash reconciliations.
• Revenue recognition procedures.
• Forecast cash flows & budget information (All companies).
• Assist with financial information for all reports.
• Provide information to business unit heads.
• Reconcile foreign creditors, mark to market information, forex revaluations & goods in transit.
• Resolve monthly vat queries, upload all supporting documents and review returns.
• Keep tax clearance certificate updated.
• Resolve all tax related queries (Income Tax, PAYE, SDL, UIF & VAT) Local and foreign when applicable.
• Provide analysis to business unit heads.
• Assist external auditors directly with reconciliations and pulling 100% of samples for their testing for interim / year-end audit.
• Analyse monthly expenses of the group management accounts for smooth reporting.
• Allocations of costs to WIP vs Overheads.
• Assist branch managers analyse their monthly management accounts from branch for EXCO.
• Assist with financial functions as and when required.
• Prepare IFRS and AFS.