Finance Manager

Job Description

This role’s focus is on execution of the business plan and for governance and compliance at an operational level, preparation of management reports, provision of interpretation of financial data and predictive results, implementation of accounting processes, systems and controls and is responsible for profitability analysis.

• Generates internal management reports.
• Develops, reports on and interprets cost drivers, KPIs and benchmarks.
• Provides commentary on financial results and implications and advises on corrective action to be taken.
• Plays a leading role in the management of the year end external audit process including managing the requirements of the external auditors
• Preparation of IFRS compliant financial statements
• Interacts with business unit line managers on financial outcomes, expense trends, etc.
• Provides financial assistance and training to line managers.
• Emphasis of the role is on interpretation and predictive results.
• Supports the execution of a business plan.
• Accountable for governance and compliance at an operational level.
• Generates financial information.
• Analyses and reports on variances.
• Maintains an optimal financial control environment.
• Reviews adequacy of reconciliations and accounting processes
• Responsible for maintaining IBAMS where required and on-time remediation of internal and external audit issues
• Responsible for audit liaisons as per tax, legislative and statutory requirements.

Skills

Accounting Processes, Auditing, Audit Processes, Communication, Finance, Financial Controlling, Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Management Reporting, Profitability, Reconciliations, Technical Knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting (BCom): Accounting (Required)