Financial Manager
Finance/Accounting - Other Finance/Accounting Gauteng FULL TIME Job Summary In order to be considered the following is required: * Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or commerce * CA(SA), ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification * 5–10+ years in project accounting, contract accounting or similar project-based industries * Experience with operational finance, job costing, WIP accounting, project profitability and revenue recognition * Developing and maintaining tender costing models and templates * Preparing management accounts, board packs, budgets, forecasts and year-end packs * Managing external audits and statutory reporting * Leading finance teams of 8–15 staff Competencies: * Commercially minded and focused on project profitability * Able to explain financial concepts to non-financial managers * Hands-on leader willing to be involved in the detail while maintaining strategic oversight * Confident and resilient under pressure * Highly organised with strong attention to detail * Experienced people leader able to manage and develop a team of approximately 12 staff Responsibilities: * Lead and develop the finance function * Oversee project accounting across regions * Maintain and improve tender costing templates * Support GMs and regional teams with financial analysis and queries * Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reporting packs * Lead budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management * Manage audits, controls and compliance requirements If you meet the above requirements and are looking to join a well-established, dynamic organization, please URGENTLY email us your CV. Information displayed above not limited to advertisement Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you have not received a response within 14 days of submitting your application. Be Different Recruiter
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