Finance Manager: 12 Months FTC - Emalahleni, Mpumalanga - SPR Vanchem

Description

The Finance Manager is responsible for managing the finances and monitoring the financial performance of a business unit. Analyse daily financial activities, providing advice & guidance to management.

Tasks and outputs:

• Managing the relationship with the auditors and the external audit.
• Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of the operational units related to financial and operational activities as required to meet organizational needs.
• Assessment and implementation of new accounting standards, including impact on financial and operational processes.
• Review of technical accounting matters and preparation of accounting papers.
• Coordination of budgeting and forecasting for all the operations.
• Overseeing and completing the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
• Overseeing and completing the month-end.
• All other payments are reconciled, processed, and paid timeously.
• Managing the business unit accountants.
• Assist management in instituting and maintaining proper financial controls in the business.
• Check and/or complete various statutory and tax returns, e.g., VAT
• Monitor the implementation of financial procedures to ensure that disciplines are adhered to.
• Perform the necessary authorisations required to ensure sound financial controls in all financial functions.
• Overseeing the finance departments, reviewing policies, and conducting regular assessments of financial procedures.
• Check and sign off on general ledgers, reconciliations, and accounts.
• Liaise with auditors to ensure the annual audit is successfully completed.
• Completing tax packs for the business unit.
• Flash reporting during the month.
• Provide financial advice and support to managers.
• Assist with Customer costings and Customer queries.
• Research and report on factors influencing business performance.
• Assist with CAPEX motivations and approvals.
• Manage VAT and PAYE filings with SARS.
• Coordinate foreign currency transactions and related financial reconciliations.
• Create and maintain forecasts for cash flow.
• Ensure creditors' reconciliations are prepared and reviewed on all accounts and payments.

Minimum Requirements or Other Relevant Qualifications/Experience:

• BCom Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CA would be advantageous
• Syspro experience required
• 5+ years relevant experience
• Minimum of 3 years management experience within the manufacturing/construction or mining industry
• Superior leadership capability and relationship skills
• High emotional intelligence
• Strong Reporting and financial background
• Proven track record of experience with VAT, Income Tax schedules, and problem-solving.
• Proven track record of providing commercial support in business decision-making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Capable of thriving under tight deadlines and challenging goals.
• Advanced MS Office experience necessary (Excel specifically).

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 19 September 2025

If you think you have the skills, attitudes, and experience to be considered for any of these opportunities, you are encouraged to apply by sending your updated CV to

. If you have not heard back from us within 3 weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful
.