Africa Personnel Services (APS)
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Description
Our client is seeking a Financial Manager to lead the financial administration and accounts receivable / payable department. This role is responsible for ensuring data integrity, safeguarding assets, and providing strategic financial insights to support divisional growth.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Deliver comprehensive monthly management reports.
- Interpret and analyse financial data to identify trends and problem areas.
- Manage the annual budgeting and forecasting process, including variance analysis.
- Assist with preparation of viability studies for new stores.
Control & Administration
- Perform monthly General Ledger reconciliations and ensure the Fixed Asset Register is maintained.
- Oversee the month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Monitor internal audits and implement corrective actions.
- Assist with calculation and submission of Bi / Monthly indirect taxes.
Revenue & Expenditure Management
- Accounts Receivable: Review Age Analysis and calculate bad debt provision.
- Accounts Payable: Ensure on-time supplier payments and oversee vendor account applications.
- Cash Management: Authorize expenses.
Operational Coordination
- Coordinate stock-take preparations and regular store visits.
- Act as the primary liaison for banks, external auditors, and government tax departments.
- Collaborate with Non-RSA Divisional Financial Managers on regional financial matters.
- Minimize financial risk by ensuring proper financial controls are in place.
Requirements
- Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (B. Comm, B.Compt) or a CA (Chartered Accountant) / NIPA qualification.
- Environment: Willingness to work in a high-accountability environment.
- Years of Service: Minimum of 5 years of progressive financial management or senior accounting experience.
- Leadership: Proven track record in managing financial administration and accounts receivable teams.
- Technical History: Minimum 2 years of experience specifically in administration, product knowledge, and legislative compliance.
Key Skills:
- Technical Skills: Advanced reporting and analysis, financial system proficiency, and cash management.
- Cognitive Skills: Strong analytical thinking and strategic decision-making.
- Interpersonal Skills: High-level liaison capabilities (internal/external) and the ability to build successful teams.
- Behavioural Skills: High stress tolerance, accuracy, detail-oriented, and the ability to initiate action and facilitate change.
Closing Date: 12 May 2026