Financial Manager

A fast-paced and entrepreneurial chemical distributor is seeking and experienced Financial Manager to execute management and financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting and to manage the AR, AP, General Accounting and Tax functions.

Minimum Requirements For The Role

• Must have a BCom Degree with Articles
• Minimum 5 years post qualification experience as a Financial Manager is essential
• Must be computer literate in MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Outlook) and Access
• Sound knowledge of ERP systems and reporting systems as well as month end reporting processes will be required
• Must be comfortable in a more entrepreneurial environment

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis.
• Maintaining and overseeing all bank accounts.
• Co-ordinating, supervising and reviewing month end close.
• Monitoring and maintaining the Syspro ERP for the group.
• Directing and supervising the AR and AP functions.
• Managing, co-ordinating and supervising tax matters, including quarterly tax packs, monthly IT14SD recons, VAT returns etc.
• Preparing monthly sales reports.
• Providing business support in respect of financial matters.
• Approving credit limits and credit notes.
• Managing debtors age analysis and GRN trial balance.
• Preparing budgets and forecasts and monthly flash results.
• Managing and co-ordinating internal and external audits.
• Implementing and maintaining a control environment.

Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into, only with the shortlisted candidates