Financial Manager at MECS Africa

South Africa, Gauteng – Jhb Northern Suburbs

720000.00 – 756000.00 Annually Cost To Company

Our Client is looking for vibrant energetic Financial Manager to join their team. They are a multinational global company and priding themselves as the leaders in their field.

Our Client is looking for vibrant energetic Financial Manager to join their team. They are a multinational global company and priding themselves as the leaders in their field.

Qualifications & Experience

• BCom Honours or similar degree is a must
• Must have at least 2-4 years controlling and financial management experience including financial analysis
• Technically a sound professional in Finances and Controls
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Must be computer literate with Excel skills on an Advanced level and able to model data for ease of analysis and interpretation
• Experience with working (output) with ERP/accounting systems and consolidation reporting applications
• BI experience would be advantageous

Roles and Responsibilities

• Analyzing and interpretation of financial data and translating this in easy language to stakeholders
• Preparation of periodic (weekly, monthly, and quarterly) financial reports (i.e month-end reporting, cash forecasts) as per monthly reporting calendar with providing commentaries on variance against Budget/Forecast/Prior Year, including review and challenging of accounting work performed.
• Identify added-value reporting opportunities for trend analysis & commentary to assist forecasting & budgeting requirements
• Ensure accuracy of forecasts by recommending corrective actions to Executives when trends are unfavorable, driving consistency in reporting across the business
• Participation in budgeting/forecast processes
• Summarise large data loads into significant reports
• Propose and manage activities to close potential gaps
• Managing year end reporting and consolidation
• Coordinate more complex accounting projects and initiatives with other members of the accounting and finance team or with other departments
• Improve efficiency through backoffice automation with digital transformation in mind.
• Support adhoc requests and focus on ongoing improvement with FP&A

Attributes and Skills

• Strong analytical skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to identify problems and implement a solution-based action plan
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Team player with good communication and organizational skills
• An independent, disciplined, pro-active, self-motivated individual who works well under pressure with a positive, service-oriented attitude
• Ready to go an extra mile
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Leadership qualities
• Sound knowledge of accounting fundamentals and IFRS reporting standards
• Compliance and good governance orientated

General:
It should be noted that the above list of tasks and responsibilities is not exhaustive, and that your Line Manager is entitled to instruct you at any time to carry out additional duties or responsibilities, which fall reasonably within the ambit of the job description, or in accordance with operational requirements

Should you not be contacted within 2 weeks from your application please that you were not successful.

For more information please contact:
David Silver