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For ambitious SMEs, Outsourced CFO provides integrity and professional excellence in financial consulting. Succeeding through uncompromising quality and industry thought leadership, our aim is to help clients rethink, automate and scale their companies in the pursuit of business eminence. The finan… read morecial function is at the heart of every business. Sound financial planning and management enables businesses to grow and flourish, while the lack thereof is always a fundamental reason for failure. Being entrepreneurs ourselves, we understand the significant role that finances plays in the success of a business. As new and younger companies cannot afford to appoint an appropriately qualified professional to navigate this facet of their business, but also cannot afford to be without the technical financial skills that one could offer, Outsourced CFO offers the solution – the business services of a passionate OCFO for an amount of hours per month tailored to your needs. 5th Floor Vunani Chambers 33 Church Street Cape Town City Centre Cape Town 8000
Job Description
We are recruiting on behalf of our client, for a Financial Manager. Our client is a financial services company established in 1981, that focuses exclusively on providing financing to established SMEs. They are dedicated to fostering inclusive growth in South Africa by helping SMEs expand.
Our client values individuals who are truthful, candid, creative, curious, conscientious, and committed to holistic learning and growth. They operate as a close-knit team, engaging face-to-face with customers and stakeholders, and therefore maintain an entirely office-based work environment. If you are passionate about supporting the growth of SMEs and building South Africa, you could be the right fit.
As the Financial Manager, you will work closely with the executive team, gain broad exposure to the business and be accountable for the accounting function for the group and some key financial processes in servicing customers.The individual will report directly to the Commercial Director and will work closely with other members of the senior management team.
Responsibilities;
Manage the accounting function;
Direct and lead the Finance Department team
Ensure IFRS compliance
Responsible for monthly reporting, Annual Financial Statements of several
companies and the audit engagement
Experience with, or possess a sound conceptual understanding of, the principles
inherent in a financing business
VAT & income tax returns & SARS queries
Insurance matters
Budgets
Key Process management;
Ensure effectiveness
Maintain efficiencies
Sign off process compliance activities
Manage projects;
Sculpt, Plan, Execute, and Debrief
Coordination
Manage project resources
Prepare reports;
Timeous delivery
Alert Management to exceptions
Cash flow management & forecasts
Compile reports and present to Exco
Prepare reports for Board meetings and funders
Requirements
Minimum of 15 years’ experience (preferably with exposure to mid-sized companies including reporting to external stakeholders)
Leadership experience in a financial role
Working knowledge of IFRS
Project management
General Microsoft office tools
Excel – Advanced
Exposure to ERP systems & Xero/Sage/Quickbooks
Flexibility to adapt with business changes
Analytical mind, organized, precise and meticulous
Problem solver
Ability to take initiative, learn quickly and strive for results
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Strong team player and motivator
Full time on site – Randburg
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