Financial Manager

Home Concept is a furniture business involved in manufacturing and retail services located in New Germany (Durban), which has been in operation for over 20 years. We are looking for a financial manager to fulfill the full reporting requirements and financial function of the business and manage a small accounting/finance team. The role will also require training/coaching the team and reviewing their work and performance.

Minimum requirements:

A completed degree in accounting is essential, as well as at least 3 years experience in a similar role. Knowledge of IFRS for SMEs, systems and controls and financial management practices is needed. The candidate needs the skills/competencies to fulfill the job requirements.

The job:

Reporting to: Financial director

· Full financial reporting function

· Reporting in accordance with IFRS for SMEs

· Understanding of Financial systems

· Advanced Proficiency in MS Office/excel.

· Report writing skills.

· Complete responsibility for compilation and review of accurate and timely monthly and yearly Management accounts

· Ensure P&L and balance sheet allocations are correct.

· Monthly balance sheet preparation and General Ledger Reconciliations

· Debtors’ management

· Creditors management

· Payroll

· Payments

· Preparation and filing of VAT returns, paye returns, emp501 etc (SARS management)

· Annual review preparation and independent reviewer queries

· Fixed asset register

· Demonstrated ability to engage with various internal and external stakeholder engagement.

· Providing financial information needed by directors and documents for any business applications.

The candidate must have good organizational skills and be

- Deadline driven.

- Able to work independently.

- Proactive in leading, managing and training staff members.

- A good communicator

Please note this is not a remote working position.

Experience in pastel and VIP is essential although we are considering other accounting and payroll systems in the new financial year.

Ad hoc:

Any duties passed from Financial director

Deal with any issues from any department that pops up that you can assist with.