Senior Financial Manager

Spartan Background

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The Fit - You & Spartan

Spartan SME Finance focuses exclusively on established SMEs - we are changing South Africa one SME at a time and need people who believe that inclusive growth can happen through helping SMEs grow. If you are looking to help us grow SMEs and build our SA - then you are the right person.

Spartan opened in 1981 and provides financing that backs entrepreneurs. This is done by adopting a structured finance approach that incorporates an intimate understanding of both the jockey [entrepreneur] and their business [SME].

We value a person with truthful candid talk, creativity, curiosity, conscientiousness and an obsession towards holistic learning & growth.

Were more effective as a team that works closely together and engages with its customers and stakeholders, face-to-face - consequently we are entirely office based [i.e. no work-from-home mode].

Required Qualifications

BCom (Hons) / CTA with Accounting as a major.

Job Description

As the Senior 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 Spartan 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.

The candidate will be expected to, but not limited to:

Be eligible to register as a Key Individual in respect of the FSCA
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:
Sculp, 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
ad hoc tasks

Desired Skills And Experience

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

Remuneration