Finance Manager

Accountant General Skills and Qualifications:5 or more years' previous work experience in another financial roleAccounting/Finance DegreeCorporate FinanceReporting SkillsProven knowledge of financial analysis and strategyExcellent verbal and written communication and presentation skillsIn-depth knowledge of financial reporting standards, tax regulations and industry legislationReporting Research ResultsSFAS RulesData Entry ManagementGeneral Math Skills Finance Manager Key Role Perform financial management duties including generating financial data, compiling and submitting reports, analyzing industry trends and assessing the financial health of the company.Oversee the operations and development of the company's finance departments including working with and reviewing policies, budgeting, recruiting, training and conducting regular assessments of financial proceduresSupervise the preparation of quarterly and annual account reconciliations, monitor and enforce compliance with tax and financial reporting standards and assist with cash flow forecasting.Advise colleagues and executive management on decisions related to the company's finances.Supervise the documentation of the company's financial status and forecasts.Mediate between the organization, employees, stakeholders, shareholders and investors on financial issues for amicable resolution of differences.Create strategic business plans based on the analysis of the company's status and financial forecasts.
General Accounting Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.Documents financial transactions by entering account information.Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.Summarizes current financial status by collecting information, preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.Secures financial information by completing data base backups.Maintains financial security by following internal controls.Prepares payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements.Answer's accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.Accomplishes the result by performing the duty.Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Customer Invoicing and Receipting Invoice customers on a timely basis.
Capture debtors' payments.Issue customer statements on a monthly basisFollow up on overdue debtors' accounts.
Supplier Payments and Expenses Ensure all suppliers invoices are appropriately authorized for payment and captured daily.Make supplier payments in accordance to instructions from Management and suppliers age analysis.
Reconciliations of Key Accounts Reconcile all bank accounts on a daily basis.Reconcile all loan accounts on a monthly basis.Bank accounts reconciled monthlyConduct monthly reconciliations of all accounts to ensure their accuracyEnsure all Statutory returns are accurately submitted on due dates once they have been reconciled.
Processing of Payroll Process employees pay in accordance with HR requirementsPrint employees' pay slips once payroll has been checked by Management.Employee leave accruals printout to HR monthlyEMP201 return and submit to SARSProcess year-end payroll reports, with assistance if required, to meet SARS IRP5 requirements together with EMP501.
Budgets and Financial Statements Assist in preparing annual budgets and entering these into Pastel.Process and capture month end journals.Prepare draft monthly financial statements and reports as required.Calculate and issue financial analysis of the financial statementsMaintain an orderly accounting filing systemMaintain the chart of accountsMaintain the annual budgetCalculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to managementComply with local government reporting requirementProvide information to external auditors for the annual auditWork with Project Manager to provide accurate Project reporting.
Data Management Maintain a subscription to payroll software, and update software when necessary.
Other Capture & reconcile petty cash accounts.Provide clerical and administrative support to management if required.Produce balance sheet, profit and loss and project summary reports as required by the Finance Manager.Follow up outstanding creditors, maintain records and provide reports as required.Ensure that all financial records are accurate and timely for end of financial year audits.Assist with office projects from time to time – providing specific bookkeeping support, research and report writing etc.Comply with general office policies, procedures and all legal requirements.Undertake any other specific duties as required by the Finance Manager.