Finance Manager

In brief

**Overview** FROGG Recruitment is assisting a client in Woodstock, Cape Town, to find a Finance Manager. This role is suited for an Accountant ready to take on a Finance Manager position, with the primary goal of ensuring reliable, accurate, and timely financial and management information. The successful candidate will oversee all finance functions, manage a team of 2 staff members, handle a small payroll, and manage imports/shipping from overseas factories. Key software used in this role includes SAGE for accounting, Excel, and SAGE payroll. The salary for this position is negotiable. **What you will do** * Financial Reporting and controls * Ensure all sales / deliveries are accurately recorded. * Ensure timely receipts from debtors and active chasing of overdue accounts. * Ensure Supplier’s invoices are validated, approved and accurately recorded. * Ensure monthly review of General Ledger, Trial Balance, Debtors Ageing, Creditors Ageing and Inventories reports. * Assist with Financial statements and year end statutory audits. * Preparation and timely submission of Quarterly Consolidation packs. * Maximize treasury payments. * Minimize retention for VAT and Clearing Charges. * Ensure adequate cash is maintained for Office Expenses. * Approve petty cash payments and review petty cash reconciliations. * Manage Shipping, documentation, cost and dealing with clearing and forwarding agents. * Ensure all quantities received and delivered are properly recorded and reconciled to packing lists/ bills of entry and invoiced to customers once delivered. * Ensure Stocks are properly valued at lower of costs or net realizable value. * Budgetary Process and Control. * Handle Tax, Legal and Secretarial Matters. * Manage Human Resources administration, HR payroll (10 staff) and HR contract to staff when needed. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Financial/Finance/Accounting Degree * 3 years finance experience as an Accountant, Senior Bookkeeper or Finance Manager * SAGE Accounting experience * Shipping / Imports experience an added bonus * Clearing and Forwarding experience an added bonus **Who should apply** This role is ideal for an experienced Accountant looking to step up into a Finance Manager position, or an individual already serving as a Senior Bookkeeper or Finance Manager. Applicants must hold a Financial/Finance/Accounting Degree and have a minimum of 3 years of relevant finance experience, including proficiency with SAGE Accounting. Experience in Shipping / Imports and Clearing and Forwarding is considered an advantage. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/finance-accounting/other-finance-accounting/western-cape/finance-manager-id-7555942 Source: jobmail

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At a glance

• At least 3 years of experience.

• Microsoft Excel
• Sage / Pastel
• Payroll

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