Finance Manager

Reference: 9952 MLR
Consultant: Michelle le Roux 

Job Description: 

• Business Development
• Serve as a business partner to the MD on the organization’s financial, budgeting, and administrative processes
• Support business development strategies with financial analysis and due diligence specifically related to Africa
• Develop and implement cost saving initiatives and ensure the best use of company resources
• Facilitate negotiations of commercial terms related to contract for irrigation projects in Africa
• Financial Management
• Review and approve preparation and finalisation of monthly and annual financial reporting materials and metrics
• Ensure Statutory Accounts are paid on time
• Responsible personally for General Ledger and Financial Statements – Balance Sheets, Income Statements, Fixed Assets and Intercompany reconciliation
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements by researching existing and new legislation, consulting with outside advisors, and filing financial reports. Advises management of actions and potential risks
• Manages budget and controls expenses effectively
• Keeps up-to-date on information and technology affecting functional area(s) to increase innovation and ensure compliance
• Coordinate all audit activities
• Oversee, along with Supply Chain Manager, the forecasting process
• Responsible to drive and coordinate internal Annual Operating Plan
• Manage and mentor staff in finance department
• Ensure employees in relevant departments are more efficient regarding administrations systems through co-operative management
• Hires, trains, develops, and appraises staff effectively. Takes corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy. Consults with Human Resources as appropriate.

Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree (CA preferred) in Accounting, Business, or Finance.
• 8+ years relevant experience and 3+ years management experience
• Excellent communication and people skills, with experience collaborating in a multi-disciplinary and diverse team.
• Demonstrated experience in financial management and accounting.
• Experience should include legal, audit, compliance, budget, and resource development.
• Experience with International Companies – as a preference
• Technologically savvy, with an ability to point to examples of having worked with IT staff to develop and implement new processes and systems that increased efficiency.
• Flexible and a self-starter; able to multi-task while also being highly detail-oriented.
• Excellent fluency in written and spoken English.
• Good experiences in working in a multicultural environment.
• Experience with ERP (SAP) systems
• Experience on manufacturing companies
• Experience in cross border trading incl tax regulations in African countries – as a preference
• Ability to work under pressure and short deadlines.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment.

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. 

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