Financial
Manager
Financial Manager
We are seeking an experienced Financial Manager to manage the finance of our Commodities division. The successful candidate must hold a relevant financial degree and completed SAICA Articles, with proven experience in international finance transactions, foreign currency management and hedging.
Requirements
- Relevant Financial Degree (e.g. BCompt or equivalent)
- Completed SAICA Articles at a registered auditing firm
- Valid driver’s licence
- Minimum 5 years’ relevant managerial experience, including hedge accounting
- Advanced computer literacy with extensive experience in Excel
- Proficiency in financial software systems (Dynamics 365 Business Central advantageous)
- Solid understanding of cost accounting and standard cost principles
- Experience working in a multi-entity environment
- Strong financial reporting skills
- Proven experience with international financial transactions, foreign currency management and hedging
Characteristics
- Strong leadership ability
- Exceptional communication skills
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
- Energetic, disciplined and proactive
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail (essential)
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Job Description
- Lead and manage the finance team to achieve required outcomes
- Oversee full creditors and debtors process, including credit insurance
- Manage the full treasury function, including cash flow, foreign currency exposure and hedging activities
- Secure and manage financing arrangements for the division
- Prepare and submit SARB applications and monitor compliance
- Approve onboarding of new customers and suppliers
- Contribute to the compilation, monitoring and reporting of budgets
- Review and update standard costs monthly, including analysis of over/under recoveries
- Report on profitability, including commodity-specific analysis
- Contribute to financial statement reporting as required
- Identify and mitigate financial risks
- Ensure compliance with export and import documentation and reporting requirements
- Oversee all accounting related to the division
- Ensure accurate accounting and documentation of hedge activities in line with relevant standards
- Coordinate hedge transactions and provide timely, accurate reporting on hedge positions and performance
- Consolidate financial information across multiple legal entities and business units
- Reconcile and eliminate intercompany transactions
- Maintain comprehensive records and documentation for consolidated accounts
- Support external audits and respond to audit queries
- Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, controls and processes
- Assist in establishing financial workflows for new projects
Perform other relevant financial management duties as required
Remuneration
Market related, depending on experience and qualifications.
Applications
Please send your CV and cover letter, including salary expectations, to . Kindly ensure the subject line includes the position you are applying for. If you have not received feedback within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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