Financial Manager

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.