Finance Manager

at  Evonik

Location: Midrand
Job Summary: The Finance Manager is responsible for supporting the branch office accounting and reporting activities for Ghana and Kenya, as well as managing the credit control process in collaboration with Shared Services. The role also involves preparing and reviewing general ledger reconciliations. Additionally, the Finance Manager will support treasury activities within the finance department. This position requires performing various ad hoc tasks as reasonably assigned to help achieve the objectives of the Finance Department and serves as a support backup for the Head of Finance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee accountant duties.
• Manage BEE (Black Economic Empowerment) compliance.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts.
• Manage full audit processes.
• Prepare month-end reporting pack, including branches.
• Perform month-end duties.
• Manage and report on foreign exchange contracts.
• Handle invoicing of recoveries.
• Conduct cycle run reviews.
• Review payroll reconciliations prepared by human resources.
• Align activities with the Shared Services Centre in KL.
• Manage Coface (Trade Credit nsurance).
• Complete Stats SA questionnaire.
• VAT management.
• Handle ad-hoc requests and support the Head of Finance.

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in finance or accounting roles, with at least 3 years in a managerial position.
• Proven track record of working in a similar capacity within a mid to large-sized company.
• Experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of financial management and accounting principles.
• Proficiency in financial software and systems (ie SAP).
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of South African tax laws and regulations.
• Ability to develop and implement financial strategies.

What we offer
Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.
Click on the link below to learn what our employees have to say about Evonik:
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://careers.evonik.com/en/about/meet-the-team/

REQUIREMENTS

• University (First degree)
• Experience enables job holder to deal with the majority of situations and to advise others
• Experience of general supervision of more junior colleagues
• Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on analyzing data trends for use in reports to help guide decision making.
• Supports business processes without supervision by understanding and effectively using standard office equipment and standard software packages, while providing technical guidance as needed.
• Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to develop appropriate plans or perform necessary actions based on recommendations and requirements.
• Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on acquiring, organizing, protecting and processing data to fulfill business objectives.
• Applies understanding of the business environment and objectives to develop solutions without supervision, while also providing technical assistance when necessary.
• Conducts research and analyzes data without supervision while providing technical guidance as needed in order to develop a comprehensive understanding of customer and market conditions that enables maximum return on investments.
• Uses an understanding of numerical concepts to perform mathematical operations such as report analysis without supervision and provides technical guidance when required.
• Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on planning, organizing, prioritizing and overseeing activities to efficiently meet business objectives.
• Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on creating relevant, lucid and effective reports.
• Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on reviewing and creating relevant, lucid and effective reports.
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  Your Talent Acquisition Manager:
  Bonginkosi Bayi
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RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute information to business cases to quantify current costs, justify project investment, and identify the return on investment.
• Provide financial modeling input into business cases, costs, and schedules to support growth in the business.
• Contribute to the preparation of various data and analytics reports.
• Collate and analyze data using pre-set tools, methods and formats. Involves working independently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee accountant duties.
• Manage BEE (Black Economic Empowerment) compliance.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts.
• Manage full audit processes.
• Prepare month-end reporting pack, including branches.
• Perform month-end duties.
• Manage and report on foreign exchange contracts.
• Handle invoicing of recoveries.
• Conduct cycle run reviews.
• Review payroll reconciliations prepared by human resources.
• Align activities with the Shared Services Centre in KL.
• Manage Coface (Trade Credit nsurance).
• Complete Stats SA questionnaire.
• VAT management.
• Handle ad-hoc requests and support the Head of Finance