Main Purpose of Job

Establish, maintain and control the general financial function for the division in order to comply with the guidelines given by the parent company and the in-country head office and requirements by International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Responsibilities:

• Provide and interpret financial information
• Monitor and interpret cash flows and predict future trends
• Analyse change and advise accordingly
• Formulate strategic and long-term business plans
• Research and report on factors influencing business performance
• Analyse competitors and market trends
• Develop financial management mechanisms that minimise financial risk
• Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities
• Overall management of the company’s financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems
• First point of contact in liaising with internal and external auditors
• Develop external relationships with appropriate contacts, i.e. auditors, solicitors, bankers and statutory organisations such as the receiver of revenue
• Produce accurate financial reports to specific deadlines
• Prepare budgets and forecasts to specific deadlines
• Prepare corporate tax and VAT calculations
• Supervise, train and develop staff
• Keep abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation; ensure that the company is compliant
• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures in line with Group Policies and Procedures
• Monitor and manage BB-BEE information as provided by the Procurement Co-Ordinator before submission to relevant parties

Required Qualifications/Experience

• Grade 12/Matric/Senior school certificate
• CA (SA) with minimum 2-3 years’ post articles experience OR a minimum of 10 years’ experience in a Financial Manager role
• Automotive and Logistics industry experience is essential

This is an AA/EE appointment and ONLY applications from South African Historically Disadvantaged Individual (HDI) candidates will be considered.

If you have not received a response within 48 hours of submitting your resume, please consider your application as being unsuccessful.