Junior Financial Manager

Reference: 11031 AV
Consultant: Anneke Viviers

Job Description:

• Financial Management & Reporting
  • Manage the full bookkeeping function from source documentation to trial balance.
  • Prepare and reconcile bank accounts, debtors, creditors, and general ledgers.
  • Compile monthly management accounts and variance analysis.
  • Process payroll and maintain accurate employee records using SimplePay.
  • Compile and manage forecasting, budgeting, cash-flow planning.
  • Manage Statutory reporting, i.e. VAT, PAYE, SDL, CIPC, etc.
  • Assist with month-end and year-end procedures.
  • Liaise with external accountants ie payroll, statutory, monthly and annual reporting.
  • Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
  • Maintenance of fixed asset register and reconciling the assets to the general ledger.
  • Responsible for implementing financial processes and controls.
  • Perform any other reasonable task required by the company.

• Compliance & Statutory Reporting
  • Ensure compliance with:
  • SARS (VAT, PAYE, Income Tax)
  • Companies Act and CIPC requirements
  • IFRS for SMEs
  • Maintain sound financial controls and governance across entities
  • Oversight of HR records, ensuring correct processing of employee contracts
  • Revenue recognition

• Cash Flow & Treasury
  • Cash flow management across group entities
  • Payments, supplier management, and creditor controls oversight
  • Debtors’ management, invoicing, and collections
  • Banking relationships and payment platforms
• Team & Systems Management
  • Leadership within the Finance team
  • Maintain and optimise accounting systems (Xero, Cloudbeds, SimplePay)
  • Implement and improve financial policies, procedures, and controls

Qualifications:

• B Com Accounting / Financial Management / Related
• 3+ years accounting/audit experience + proven management experience
• Professional registration (SAIPA/Related) a definite benefit
• Cape Town based (Head Office)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Solution orientated
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Ability to work in deadline driven environment

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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