The Assistant Financial Manager role is pivotal in supporting the day-to-day operations and management of the finance team, ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of monthly, half-year, and year-end financial results.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting:
- Assist in compiling and submitting various reports on a weekly, monthly, half-yearly, and yearly basis, including group financial reporting, management reports, board packs, budget packs, and financial models.
Internal / External Audit:
- Ensure compliance with internal and external audit requirements, including preparation of working papers and attendance at audit meetings.
Payments:
- Approve and release payments for invoices, including suppliers, salaries, incentives, and ad hoc payments, to ensure timely payment processing.
Analysis:
- Utilize business insights to provide sales and cost center analysis against budget and forecast, offering feedback and recommendations during monthly meetings with the Financial Manager.
General Administration:
- Exercise effective control over costs, manage cash flow, and optimize finance efficiencies, such as monthly forecasting, credit card expenditure, and insurance renewals, to uphold general administration standards.
- Submit VAT and tax returns for foreign entities, update monthly financial models by country, including income statements and balance sheets, and process month-end journals.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- CIMA or CA (SA) qualification.
- 3+ years of financial accounting experience.
- Retail experience is essential.
- Proficiency in Accounting, Financial Planning, and Budgeting.
- Strong process knowledge.
- People management skills.
- Advanced MS Office proficiency.
- Analytical ability.
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