Group Financial Manager (Trading)

Reference: 11416 NB
Consultant: Nine Broodryk

Job Description:

  • Oversee monthly management accounts and ensure accurate financial reporting.
  • Manage month-end closing processes and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Oversee cash flow management and liquidity planning.
  • Manage creditors, debtors and inventory-related financial activities.
  • Support annual audits and ensure tax and regulatory compliance.
  • Develop and monitor financial KPIs across trading entities.
  • Prepare financial forecasts, budgets and variance analyses.
  • Analyse financial data and provide insights to support strategic decisions.
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve financial processes.
  • Prepare management reports, dashboards and financial models.
  • Assess financial risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
  • Collaborate with operational and finance teams to improve business performance.

Qualifications:

  • CIMA or CA(SA) qualification.
  • Honours degree required.
  • 3 years’ relevant experience advantageous.
  • Import and export trading experience.
  • Financial management experience within the SADC region and international markets advantageous.
  • Foreign exchange and international payment experience advantageous.
  • Strong financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
  • Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  • Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Afrikaans and English.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

How to Apply:

  • Email your comprehensive CV to exceedhr@exceed.co.za.
  • If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.
  • We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
  • Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.