Finance Manager (Cape Town Southern Suburbs) - Stellenbosch
O'Brien Recruitment
Description Our client is seeking a dynamic Finance Manager to join their team, driving financial excellence in a fast-paced and challenging environment. As a self-starter, you will thrive in meeting monthly and statutory deadlines, taking initiative, and approaching challenges with a solutions-driven mindset. Your ability to maintain a calm demeanor amidst variety, volume, and stakeholder requests will be crucial. We are looking for an individual with impeccable attention to detail, strong planning skills, and a commitment to honesty, integrity, and good governance practices. Responsibilities will include: Finance and Management Reporting: Generate accurate and timely management accounts for the Executive, Finance and Risk Committee, and Council. Lead the annual year-end audit in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, ensuring adherence to entity-specific standards. Effectively manage debtors and creditors, strictly applying the Fees Policy. Maintain daily cash flow management, achieving interest budget targets. Budget and Forecasting: Prepare zero-based budgets, incorporating Capex and integrated cash forecasts. Conclude the annual budget within school calendar timelines. Collaborate with the Business Manager to generate and explain expense and cash flow forecasts. Report income and expenditure against the annual budget for defined periods. General Financial Management: Oversee the daily operations of the Finance Department, ensuring high standards of service delivery to all stakeholders. Establish and maintain efficient internal controls for accurate school fee management, payroll administration, and service provider arrangements. Take responsibility for the preparation and presentation of required information for various sub-committees of Organisations Council (Finance and Risk, Investment etc). Experience and Skills Required Experience: Proven track record as a Finance Manager, including team management and development. Minimum of 7 years in a comprehensive financial reporting and compliance environment. Management experience in an educational environment is advantageous. Skills BCom qualification or higher, with completion of articles of clerkship/audit experience. Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Excel (intermediate or better), with good Word and PowerPoint skills. Understanding of sound financial processes and internal accounting controls High level of IT systems and accounting software knowledge. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
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