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Senior Financial Manager
Southern Suburbs, Western Cape
Permanent
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Posted 22 November 2024

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Job Description

Join the dynamic and innovative team at The Faircape Group, a diverse and forward-thinking organization with a strong presence in telecommunications, fibre operations, ISP, water and electricity utility management, and property development. 

We proudly manage over 360 healthcare beds, including a state-of-the-art 60-bed sub-acute rehabilitation facility, and operate six retirement villages in partnership with Old Mutual across the Western Cape.

Faircape is seeking a dynamic Senior Financial Manager to lead and oversee financial reporting within a key portfolio. Reporting to the Group Financial Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving team performance and ensuring seamless execution of financial strategies.

’re ready to make a significant impact and advance your career, we want to hear from you!

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

  • Team Management: Lead the accounting team, ensure task completion, and provide training to enhance performance.
  • Financial Reporting: Oversee preparation of monthly management accounts and annual financial statements.
  • Financial Analysis: Generate reports offering insights into financial position, performance, and cash flow.
  • Tax and Compliance: Ensure timely submission of tax reports and payments in line with regulations.
  • Budgeting and Forecasting: Develop annual budgets and financial forecasts.
  • Debtors' Management: Oversee the debtors' ledger, ensure timely collections, and minimise debtor days.
  • Creditors' Management: Manage the creditors' ledger, ensure timely payments, and reconcile accounts.
  • Process Improvement: Recommend and implement improvements for efficiency and accuracy.
  • Audit Coordination: Plan and coordinate external audits, ensuring records are audit-ready.

Qualifications:

  • Qualified CA(SA) preferable
  • Minimum B.Com Hons in Accounting/Management Accounting or similar qualification

Experience and Knowledge:

  • Technical accounting expertise
  • Financial reporting experience
  • Knowledge of compliance and tax legislation
  • Leadership and team management
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Proficiency in accounting software/ERP systems
  • Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills

Skills and Attributes

  • Strong attention to detail
  • High integrity and professionalism
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Strategic and critical thinking
  • Proactive, results-oriented mindset
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Strong leadership and decision-making
  • Adaptable with problem-solving skills
  • Collaborative and team-oriented

Specific Requirements

  • Clear health record
  • Clear credit record
  • No criminal record
  • Written employment references preferable

Additional Benefits:

  • Up to 20 leave days per annum 
  • Discretionary bonus each quarter 
  • Flexible working hours
  • Onsite Barista (free coffee)
  • Vending machine with great subsidised snacks
  • Subsidised Parking
  • Staff discount on Faircom (wifi fibre packages)
  • Access to employee wellness programme

Normal working hours are Mondays to Fridays from 08h00 until 17h00 with a 45-minute lunch break. The company allows employees, by approval of the direct manager, to work flexi-time between 07h00 and 18h00.

Faircape offers a market-related salary from R 75 000.00 Cost to Company per month.

Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.