Financial Manager

SUMMARY:
A dynamic leader in the healthcare industry, dedicated to delivering innovative pharmaceutical solutions to improve quality of life is looking for a Financial Manager.

POSITION INFO:
Our client offers a range of prescription and over-the-counter products, including generic and branded medicines, to support healthcare needs. They emphasize innovation, quality, and affordability in the pharmaceutical market, with a mission to make a positive impact on the health and wellness of the communities they serve.

If you are a proactive finance professional with a strong analytical mindset, excellent people skills, and a drive to succeed, we’d love to hear from you!

Duties:

• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Ensure accurate monthly financial reporting, prepare cash flow forecasts, and analyse working capital movements.
• Audit & Compliance: Coordinate year-end audits, oversee tax and VAT calculations and submissions, and manage compliance with SARS requirements.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead annual budget preparations, conduct variance analyses, and review monthly financial packs.
• Finance Operations: Handle full finance functions for large trading entities and smaller property companies. Includes payroll journals, balance sheet reconciliations, and credit card processing.
• Supplier & Payment Management: Review supplier reconciliations (local and foreign) and authorize payments.
• Tax Compliance: Oversee all company tax functions, including VAT, PAYE, and income tax calculations, as well as handling SARS-related queries.
• Audit Preparation: Prepare and review annual financial statements, support audit processes, and maintain strong relations with auditors.
• Cash Flow & Financial Controls: Execute stringent cash flow management, prepare weekly forecasts, and implement financial controls and policies.

• Matric (Grade 12)
• BCom Accounting / Finance or Management Accounting
• BCom Honours Accounting / Finance or Management Accounting
• CA(SA) OR CIMA

• Completed SAICA or SAIPA Articles
• Minimum 5 years of post-article experience

• Advanced Excel
• Strong system integrity management
• Analytical mindset
• Attention to detail
• Urgency
• Strong people skills