JOB TITLE: Group Financial Manager

AREA: Johannesburg, Jet Park, East Rand

INDUSTRY: Freight and Logistics

Salary / CTC: R 86 000 – R 100 000 (depending on current earnings, experience and qualifications

Report to: Financial Director

Job Summary:

The Group Financial Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the financial operations of multiple business units within the group. This role involves strategic financial planning, budgeting, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The Group Financial Manager will drive financial initiatives to optimise efficiency and profitability across all group entities, providing critical insights and recommendations to executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Learn both company’s financial systems and structures to take over from the Financial Director in due time.
• Drive the financial planning of the company by analysing its performance and risks.
• Retain constant awareness of the company’s financial position and act to prevent problems.
• Set up and oversee both the company’s finance IT system.
• Set targets for and supervise all accounting and finance personnel (management accountants, etc.).
• Oversee all audit and internal financial control operations of the group in South Africa.
• Develop the corporate fundraising strategy and manage relationships with partners and investors.
• Prepare timely and detailed reports on financial performance on a quarterly and annual basis.
• Conduct analysis to make forecasts and report to upper executives.
• Ensure adherence to financial laws and guidelines.

Behavioural/ Technical Competencies:

• Proficient in the use of MS Office and financial management software (e.g. SAP)
• An analytical mind with a strategic ability
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proven knowledge of financial analysis and strategy
• Excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills
• In-depth knowledge of financial reporting standards, tax regulations and industry legislation
• Analytical skills
• Negotiation skills
• Auditing

Interpersonal Skills:

• Client/customer interface.
• Trustworthy and Reliable
• Attention to detail
• Motivated
• Must enjoy practical and methodical work
• Be honest and reliable
• Be able to work quickly and safely

Qualifications:

• BSc/BCOM in accounting, finance or relevant field; MSc/MA/MCom
• Proven experience as director of finance or similar role
• In-depth knowledge of corporate finance and accounting principles, laws and best practices
• Solid knowledge of financial analysis and forecasting
• CPA or other relevant qualification is a plus