Financial Manager - - Cape Town City Centre

Requirements:

CA/SAIPA/CIMA or bachelors degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
Proven experience as a Financial Manager in manufacturing.
In-depth knowledge of financial accounting principles, standards, and regulations.
Proficiency in Pastel.
Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Leadership qualities with the ability to motivate and manage a finance team.

Responsibilities

Prepare and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
Conduct financial forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
Ensure import and export compliance.
Manage the Asset Register.
Strong Forex experience and maintain banking relationships.
Monitor and manage cash flow and banking relationships.
Ensure timely and accurate completion of tax and statutory reporting requirements.
Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger functions.
Provide financial analysis and insights to support strategic initiatives and cost control measures.
Review discrepancies around costing and conduct operational variance analysis.
Assist operations in identifying gaps and driving performance.
Prepare monthly P&Ls and management reports.
Maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and costings.
Review and recommend opportunities to reduce expenditure and optimize efficiencies.
Oversee the IT function of the Company.