Description:
Financial Manager
Alberton
Bcom Articles
Accounting and Financial Oversight.
Oversee all accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, and cost accounting functions, to ensure accuracy and compliance with corporate policies and regulatory standards.
Maintain and enforce a robust internal control environment, mitigating financial risks and supporting the integrity of financial data.
Partner with the bookkeeper and other accounting staff to ensure the timely closure of monthly, quarterly, and annual books, providing transparent and accurate financial results.
Establish and implement accounting policies and internal controls, ensuring best practices that meet corporate standards and regulatory compliance.
ERP System Implementation.
Lead the selection, design, and implementation of a new ERP system that integrates financial data with operational processes to enable real-time reporting and enhance decision-making capabilities.
Coordinate with IT and cross-functional teams to configure the ERP system to align with company needs, ensuring compatibility with current systems and compliance with financial reporting standards.
Develop and lead training initiatives for staff on ERP functionalities, streamlining data input and optimizing workflows across departments.
Monitor ERP performance post-implementation, ensuring consistent data integrity, system accuracy, and alignment with evolving business requirements.
Strategic Financial Planning and Budget Management.
Develop, implement, and manage the annual budgeting and forecasting process, working with departmental leaders to set financial goals aligned with corporate strategy.
Conduct ongoing financial analysis to monitor budget adherence, identifying and addressing variances to maximize cost-efficiency and operational effectiveness.
Drive financial modelling for scenario planning, including assessments for capital expenditures, financing, acquisitions, and other strategic investments.
Advise senior leadership on financial impacts of operational decisions, aligning corporate financial strategies with growth initiatives and resource allocation.
Board Reporting and Corporate Financial Communication.
Prepare comprehensive board packs, including detailed financial analyses, market insights, and strategic financial recommendations for board review.
Draft and present regular financial reports, ensuring the board of directors and executive team have access to accurate and timely financial data for informed decision-making.
Develop quarterly and annual financial statements, as well as investor-level reports, with full transparency on financial performance, future forecasts, and any significant