Financial Manager – Bramley needed at Ellahi Consulting

Qualifications           

• Degree in Finance or Accounting or equivalent tertiary qualification.

Experience & Knowledge   

• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar financial role.
• Experience in Reporting/Management Accounting and full financial function.
• Sound knowledge of Tax, Companies Act and business processes.
• Competent in Pastel, or similar accounting package.

Essential Competencies

• Able to function at a Senior Level and show leadership.
• Able to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Advanced financial analytical skills and problem-solving ability.
• Accurate and confidential.

Key Performance Areas      

• Manage the Accounts Team and oversee financial operations.
• Prepare Management Accounts, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow, Budgets and Budget variances for Management.
• Prepare month-end Pack for Management.
• Analyse Costs, pricing, Sales and performance against Business Plans.
• Review Balance Sheet Reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure submission of PAYE, VAT, UIF and SDL.
• Ensure that insurance policies adequately cover all assets/risks.
• Maintain Register of SLA’s, Contracts and Agreements with providers and other parties and manage renewals/updates.
• Control Debtors Book and Creditors.
• Develop and implement Standard Operating procedures for accounting systems.
• Prepare detailed cash flow forecast on weekly basis.
• Manage compliance relating to Reporting, Audit and Regulatory processes.

Key Performance Measures           

• Debtors’ book not to exceed 60 days.
• 100% accuracy of invoices sent out.
• Payments/Returns for PAYE, VAT, UIF and SDL done on time – zero penalties.
• Management Accounts with Variance analysis by 10th of each month.
• No claims arising from SLA’s, Contracts or agreements.
• No liabilities arising from uncovered risks.
• Zero adverse findings from auditors.