Financial Manager

Location:	Pretoria
Reference:	#JHB000043/RA
Company:	The Tolcon Group

Company: Pt Operational Services
Report to: Chief Executive Officer
Purpose: Manage the distribution of financial resources, analyse financial activities, and provide insights and advice to support sound business decisions and achieve company objectives.
Qualifications, skills, and required competencies

• Finance-related qualification (BCom Accounting/Finance degree).
• Postgraduate studies and affiliations with CA(SA), CIMA, ACCA are advantageous.
• Five to seven years of related experience, including at least three years of managerial experience.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (particularly Excel).
• Knowledge of the company's policies and procedures, with in-house induction training.
• Fluency in English, with excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Competent financial management and leadership skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and assertiveness.
• Highly motivated with strong self-management abilities.
• Ability to enable and drive a learning culture.
• Excellent time and conflict management skills.
• Proactive and solutions-driven.
• Expert knowledge of financial systems and programmes (Pastel Evolution is advantageous).
• Professionalism, high ethics, and attention to detail.
• Strong reporting skills and deadline focus.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Oversee the finance team and their daily functions.
• Prepare and review financial reports, including monthly management accounts, balance sheets, profit and loss accounts, and cash flow forecasts.
• Provide financial advice to the CEO to enhance profitability.
• Monitor and control cash flow, receipts, and disbursements.
• Implement and maintain cash management strategies.
• Assist in preparing financial reports to summarise and forecast financial positions.
• Manage and oversee asset management.
• Contribute to budget preparation and consolidation for final approval.
• Ensure compliance with tax and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain the integrity of accounting information.
• Oversee debtors and creditors functions.
• Review cost centres for reasonableness and trend analysis.
• Manage month-end closures, including bank accounts, cash accounts, and petty cash/e-wallets.
• Develop financial mechanisms to minimise risks.
• Liaise with auditors for annual audits and maintain external relationships with relevant contacts.
• Keep up-to-date with financial regulations and legislation.
• Oversee insurance portfolios and statutory submissions.
• Ensure proper implementation and maintenance of accounting systems and internal controls.
• Participate in formulating departmental budgets and forecasting cash requirements.
• Assist departmental heads in operating budget preparations.
• Supervise office services, including reception, filing, and stationery procurement.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts monthly, adhering to standard practices.
• Compile annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS, GAAP, etc.
• Review and manage all contractual requirements with clients, including reconciliations and reporting.
• Regularly communicate and report to the Group finance team.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks related to the role.

Additional information

• This job specification is not exhaustive and may include other responsibilities as needed.
• By applying, you consent to your personal information being obtained, utilised, and stored per the Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPI).
• Shortlisted candidates will undergo prerequisite medical assessments as per OHS legislation.
• Employment equity objectives will be considered in the hiring process.

Note: Pt Operational Services does not charge or request payment for placements. Report any such requests to tipoff@tolcon.co.za.

Posted on 12 Dec 14:34, Closing date 6 Jan