General Manager: Finance at Staff Solutions

Eastern Cape, Kariega / Uitenhage

Negotiable Cost To Company (Market related, Negotiable)

Opportunity Available!! Our leading client in the Automotive Sector is looking to employ a General Manager: Finance to join their dynamic team in Kariega/Uitenhage.

Purpose of the role:
The GM: Finance will bring rigour and structure to the finance function and will be responsible for leading the day-to-day running of the finance function, delivering accurate and transparent financial reports, setting budgets, implementing financial controls, forecasting and monitoring KPI’s. Protecting the Company’s margins through control of operational costs, maximising income, and assisting Management to achieve its earnings objectives.

Job Description:
Lead and manage the Finance Team to ensure preparation and submission of monthly management accounts, quarterly board packs and head office reporting.

Review of accounts and investigation of variances.

Support Manufacturing and other departments to ensure the company’s financial objectives have been met.

Manage cash flow projections and reports

Preparation / review of Annual Financial Statements to ensure compliance with IFRS, all required standards and accuracy

Assist with the Budget and Forecasting process

Manage team to ensure on time submission for APDP and government grants.

Effectively oversee and manage internal and external year-end audits.

Manage and ensure compliance with SARS i.e. on time submissions for Vat, PAYE, IT14

Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and labour department requirements

Review and control payment function and approve all payments

Oversee Debtors management process

Involvement in creating business plans to support the company’s financial objectives

Work with senior teams to grow business formulating strategies and plans

Improving internal processes (monitor and implement internal controls)

Ensuring team works as a cohesive unit

Managing the performance of each employee

Job Requirements:
CA (SA)

10+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience, with strong focus on accounting and tax activities and responsibilities

Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures

8+ years of management experience (post articles) – Must be able to effectively manage a large team

Must be technically inclined – up to date with relevant IFRS and Tax legislation (Accounting Standards)

Syspro experience will be an advantage

Automotive experience will be a distinct advantage

Strong leadership skills and the ability to lead and develop team

Excellent verbal and written communication.

Excellent Microsoft excel skills.

Experience in performance management of team

Analytical

Natural problem solver with innovative ideas, who can take initiative

Solid presentation skills and ability to explain complex processes to an audience.

Technically strong accountant with ability to interpret and implement changes to comply with new IFRS standards

Self-starter who can handle multiple tasks and complete projects under tight time constraints

Planning and managing the company’s performance.

Manage operations and processes within budget.

Assist the finance team with accounting problems and queries – to enhance efficiency of the team

Experience with creating full IFRS annual financial statements

Experience with general ledger functions and month-end / year end closing process

Experience in credit management / debtors is an advantage

Ability to enforce and maintain high control standards, even under pressure.

Senior management skills

For more information please contact:
Bridgette Groep