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The Manager Finance performs a wide range of accounting and financial management duties in accordance with established accounting standards, internal controls, and regulatory requirements. The role provides technical accounting support to the Regional Finance Director and the Accounting and Finance Teams across multiple jurisdictions. The Manager Finance is responsible for overseeing financial operations, ensuring strong governance, maintaining accurate financial reporting, and supporting compliance with corporate, tax, payroll recording,and statutory requirements.
Key responsbilities:
Financial Reporting & Accounting
Summarise current financial status by collecting information, reviewing, assisting, and/or preparing statements of financial position and profit and loss for companies in our jurisdictions
Liaise with and prepare financial reporting for African entities
Substantiate financial transactions by auditing supporting documentation
Maintain accounting controls by preparing, updating, and recommending financial policies and procedures
Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile financial transactions
Analyse financial information and summarise financial results for management
Review general ledger reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance
Support month-end close processes, including journals, reconciliations, and reporting
Assist with year-end close procedures and prepare audit schedules for external auditors.
Operational Finance and Internal Controls
Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analysing account information
Develop, document, and maintain business processes and accounting policies to ensure strong internal controls
Conduct financial and multiplier reviews of engagement performance
Provide guidance and support to accounting clerical staff.
Payroll Accounting and Allocations
Assist with SDH rate calculations
Perform salary variance calculations for the AIM region
Validate payroll allocations before uploading to SAP
Ensure all payroll entries are accurately captured in SAP
Verify salary transfers before release
Reconcile salary bank accounts and salary creditors before payment
Process all salary-related third-party payments
Investigate ad hoc payroll-related queries from a finance perspective
Manage cross-charging of payroll costs across regions based on engagement assignments.
Tax Compliance and Regulatory Accounting
Perform hypothetical tax accounting
Manage tax equalisation/protection accounting and perform reconciliations
Apply general knowledge of corporate tax, income tax, and employee tax to ensurecorrect treatment and compliance
Review transactions to ensure accurate employee tax (PAYE/UIF/SDL) allocation and adherence to tax legislation
Manage compliance for South African Reserve Bank (SARB) applications, exchange control reporting, and related regulatory requirements
Apply detailed knowledge of the VAT Act to ensure correct VAT classification, submission preparation, reconciliation, apportionment calculations, and
Treatment of zero-rated/exempt supplies.
Client and Stakeholder Engagement
Contribute to strong client relationships through positive, professional engagement with client personnel
Communicate work status, challenges, and escalations to Managers and/or the Director
Collaborate with internal teams to resolve complex accounting or compliance queries.
Requirements
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
Equivalent practical experience in financial management, accounting, or auditing roles
Minimum strong working knowledge and practical application of IFRS
Proven experience preparing financial statements
Experience with general ledger functions and month-end/year-end close processes
Working knowledge of South African Reserve Bank regulations and exchange control requirements.
Technical Skills
Detailed, technical knowledge IFRS application in operational finance
General knowledge of corporate tax, company income tax rules, and compliance obligations
Working knowledge of employee tax requirements (PAYE, UIF, SDL)
Detailed, technical knowledge of the VAT Act and application in operational finance
Ability to interpret standard contract terms and apply correct accounting treatment
Strong organisational and critical thinking skills
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Advanced spreadsheet skills and strong computer literacy.
Behavioral and Professional Competencies
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work under pressure
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
High levels of accountability, integrity, and professionalism.
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