Financial Manager / Accountant at HVM

A busy manufacturer is Pinetown is seeking an experienced Financial Manager to join their team. The successful candidate will have at least 5 years experience working within a manufacturing environment and should be able to handle a highly-pressurised work environment with quick turnarounds.

Financial Management

· Responsible for Petty cash, company credit card for adhoc payments and petrol card for company vehicle.

· Prepare the monthly management accounts.

· Month end and year end processing on Syspro.

· Maintaining bank accounts by ensuring funds are available for payments.

· Annual budget preparation

· Monthly recons on all accounts

· Assist the company accountants in the preparation and publishing of the annual financials, provisional tax and assessed tax.

· Present monthly financial management reports in line with agreed agendas

· Manage receptionist and ensure creditors recons are prepared timeously by assisting with statements and queries.

· Manage all general accounting activities Vat returns etc.

· Manage all Financial Institution activities, i.e., ID facility etc.

· Financial reporting to banks and shareholders

· Ensuring all loan covenants are met

· Completion of tender documents

· Completion of DTI Submissions

Debtors

· Vetting of SLA’s and Customer agreements.

· Debtors vetting.

· Sending Debtors statements and payment reminders.

· Capturing debtors payments

· Set-up debtors and creditors accounts on Syspro.

· Customer recon variances

Creditors

· Vetting of Supplier SLA’s and Supplier agreements.

· Check monthly creditors recons

· Review all legal contracts, supplier agreements

· Review and negotiate best prices

· Capture invoices for services rendered and foreign purchases

· Loading creditors payments

· Understanding of foreign transactions and conversation and add on

Inventory

· Review WIP and variances

· Review inventory and out of date stock

· Review, and authorise purchase requisitions

· Review GL accounts for pricing anomalies monthly

· Actively involved in stock takes

· Investigate obsolete stock

· Scrutinise all WIP, variance and inventory balances monthly

Fixed Assets

· Maintain the asset register to insurance book

· Maintain tools, jigs and equipment by labelling and monitoring

· Processing all insurances claims

· Ensure FAR is up to date and complete

Payroll

· Submitting Annual Department of Labour Return of Earnings

· Review payroll before payment

· Manage the payment of salaries and wages and associated activities.

· Payment on all third parties on payroll

Minimum and Key Requirements

· Proven experience as a Financial Manager

· Degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics

· Extensive understanding of financial trends both within the company and general market patterns

· Proficient user of Syspro software

· Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills

· Able to manage, guide and lead an employee to ensure appropriate financial processes are being used

· A solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles

· Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations

· An analytical mind

· Negotiation skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships

· Commercial and business awareness

· Good communication skills – both written and verbal

· A keen eye for detail and desire to probe further into data

· Ability to stick to time constraints

Kindly Email CV’s to [email protected]

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: R35,000.00 – R40,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Experience using Syspro is a MUST

Education:

• Bachelors (Required)

Experience:

• Financial Management in Manufacturing sector: 5 years (Required)