Financial Manager: Financial Accounting, Controls & Management Reporting

Our client is seeking a Financial Manager who will be accountable for the integrity of the Company and Internal subsidiaries accounting records, month-end close processes, management reporting, fixed asset accounting, statutory and regulatory reports, Internal subsidiaries financial statement preparation, and their audit management.

• CA(SA)
• Minimum of 8 - 10 years post-articles' experience in a financial reporting role which includes the preparation of annual financial statements
• Sound knowledge of IFRS 9 principles
• Experience and knowledge in analysis and interpretation of budget performance and the preparation of management accounts
• Experience from financial services/Lending/Banking would be advantageous
• Experience with SAP system, including SAP Disclosure Management, would be an advantage

• Review, approve and post business-as-usual (BAU) journals to the trial balance to ensure the accuracy, completeness and validity of accounting transactions
• Monthly review the integrity of the Company and Internal Subsidiaries’ general ledger and investigate unusual or suspense account balances.
• Review and approve accounting adjustments, corrections and reclassifications in compliance with Company accounting policies.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies and systems and procedures.
• Provide technical accounting guidance to accountant and business stakeholders on transactional matters.
• Review of Company and Internal Subsidiaries’ accounting activities and provide oversight on financial reporting issues requiring immediate attention.
• Support internal and external stakeholder queries relating to accounting records and financial transactions.

• Lead and coordinate the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate completion of all accounting activities.
• Design internal controls which include required reconciliations and checklists to support the month-end close processes.
• Review trial balances and ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records across the Company and Internal Subsidiaries.
• Oversee the preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely and accurate resolution of reconciling items.
• Analytical review of income statement and balance sheet movements and investigate significant variances.
• Ensure all accounting entries comply with IFRS, Company accounting policies and regulatory requirements including the PFMA.

• Co‑ordinate and review monthly management accounts and financial performance reports.
• Develop and present financial commentary, trend analysis and key business insights for management decision‑making.
• Analyse actual performance against budgets, forecasts and prior periods and provide explanations for material variances.
• Identify emerging financial risks and opportunities and recommend corrective actions where required.

• Oversee the maintenance, completeness and integrity of the fixed asset register.
• Monthly review of additions, disposals, transfers, impairments and depreciation calculations.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, Company accounting policies and systems and procedures relating to capital expenditure and asset management.
• Coordinate and review periodic asset verification exercises and investigate discrepancies.

• Review monthly subsidiary trial balances and ensure compliance with Company reporting accounting policies.
• Monitor subsidiary governance compliance, including regulatory reporting requirements and financial oversight responsibilities.
• Review subsidiary management accounts and financial submissions for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure…