Group Financial Manager

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A leading manufacturer and supplier of abrasives and accessories to the automotive, marine, woodworking, DIY, metal, aeronautical and composite industries, since 1995 is looking for a bi-lingual (English & Afrikaans), Group Financial Manager.

Job Overview

• Performing and updating of cash flow forecast on a daily / weekly / monthly basis:
• Accurate and timeous reporting on cash flow forecast
• Analysis of variances between forecast and actual cash flow, to mitigate potential risk
• Daily / weekly / monthly checking of foreign procurement department:
• Reconciliation of foreign suppliers
• Reconciliation of foreign exchange variances
• Checking of foreign purchases against supporting documentation
• Overseeing the annual budgeting process including rolling budgets / forecasts
• Providing support to the Group CFO and operational finance team as and when required.

SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Financial Accounting (or similar);
• 3 Years article with medium size firm
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years commercial experience
• Advanced excel- must be able to do pivot tables, VLOOK UP’s, etc
• Proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting, and analysis
• Good communication skills, with the ability to distil complex financial concepts into clear, concise insights
• Strategic mindset to identify opportunities and mitigating risks.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate complex financial data
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience with foreign creditors and foreign exchange (advantageous)
• Up to date knowledge of full IFRS (advantageous)
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Must be a self-motivated.
• Must be able to work alone and in a team environment.

Please refer the Job description for details