General Manager – Finance (CA) (Automotive Manufacturing) at Vocation Staffing Solutions

General Manager Finance – CA (Manufacturing)
Uitenhage – Eastern Cape

Our client in the manufacturing industry requires and experienced GM: Finance reporting to the Director : Finance.
To coordinate and ensure the accurate preparation of the Company’s Financial Statements, Budgets and Management Reports for monthly, quarterly and annual review of performance. Protecting the Company’s margins through control of operational costs, maximizing income, and assisting Management to achieve its earnings objectives.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
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 and all accounting standards and accuracy
Assist with the Budget and Forecasting process
Manage Finance Team to ensure on time submission for APDP and government grants.
Effectively oversee and manage internal and year-end audits.
Manage and ensure compliance with SARS i.e. on time submissions for Vat, PAYE, IT14
Ensure compliance with statutory requirements
Check and approve bank payments
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.
Strong leadership skills and the ability to lead and develop team
Excellent Microsoft excel skills.
Experience in performance management of team
Technically strong accountant with ability to interpret and implement changes to comply with new IFRS standards
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 supervision/ management is an advantage

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 required

Job Type: Full-time