Financial Manager

SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for a Financial Manager, in the Construction and Materials Industry to join their team in Pretoria.

POSITION INFO:
Roles and Responsibilities
Provide financial reports and interpret financial information to managerial staff while recommending further courses of action.
Advise on investment activities and provide strategies that the company should take
Maintain the financial health of the organization.
Analyze costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results and the company’s actual performance compared to the business and project plans.
Develop trends and projections for the company’s finances.
Analyze market trends to discover business opportunities and maximize profits.
Aid management in financial decisions.
Maintain up to date financial system knowledge.
Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
Oversee operations of the finance department, set goals and objectives, and design a framework for these to be met.
Manage the preparation of the company’s budget.
Liase with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of company finances is maintained.
Correspond with various other departments i.e. HR, Production and Maintenance, discussing company plans and agreeing on future paths to be taken.
Maintaining weekly cash flow forecast and performing of monthly journal entries.
Performing of monthly journal entries and preparation of Vat reports and payments.
Ensuring contribution margins are adhered to through weekly meetings with contract. managers based on Departmental plans and our budgets.
Invoicing client for production based on survey production volumes.
Oversee reviewing of debtors and creditors age and processing of supplier payments.
Oversee Managing bank recons and balance sheet & Income statement reconciliations.
Any other applicable functions as delegated by management.

Education and Experience Requirements:
Grade 12 / Matric
BCom Accounting/ Finance or related
Valid driver’s license
10 years’ experience in Finance (5 in Management) Inclusive of Projects Costing
Work experience from a Contractor (Mining and Construction background will be advantageous.
Willingness to travel

Attributes and Skills:
Computer Literacy and great Microsoft Proficiency.
Multiple Projects Costing.
Exquisite time management skills.
Advanced and versatile problem-solving skills.
Very strong planning skills and organizing skills.
Financial Matrix/ systems Understanding.
Excellent Communication Skills.

Employment Details
Employment Type: Permanent Employment
Industry: Construction and Materials
Work space preference: Work Onsite
Ideal work province: Gauteng
Ideal work city: Pretoria
Salary bracket: R 80000 - 100000
Drivers License: CODE B (Car)
Own car needed: Yes