Description:
The Finance Manager manages the overall general accounting
and commercial functions. Will oversee, implement, and maintain accounting
systems, procedures, and policies. This position ensures the accurate compilation,
analysis and reporting of accounting data and acts as liaison between the company,
government, client, and CPA auditors in providing required information and
ensuring proper information is maintained.
1. Proficient using MS Word (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) as well as applicable
accounting software
2. Thorough knowledge of general accounting principles including application
of general accounting theory
3. Strong leadership and proven supervisory skills
4. Ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships
5. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
6. Ability to work and interact with department and client organizations
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Oversee basic accounting procedures (A/R, A/P, time billing, P/R, G/L, tax
payments and inventory control)
2. Monitor and review all records of assets, liabilities, and other financial
transitions
3. Serve as company liaison with auditors
4. Perform all basic accounting procedures, including financial statement preparation, month-end closing, journal entries and general ledger maintenance, inventory roll forwards, fixed assets and margin analysis; prepare
supporting schedules for financial statements and monthly management
Account preparation up to the trial balance.
5. Review, analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts and investment
transactions in conjunction with preparing monthly and quarterly reports for
management
6. Perform analysis of operations monthly
COMMERCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
7. Create and approve quotations for Tecmed Pharma – ensure accurate costs are specified.
8. Capture sales orders and process invoices.
9. Liaise with stores and/or Technical and provide paperwork for deliveries where appropriate.
10. Create purchase orders for equipment, accessories, consumables, spare parts and ‘services, both local and international.
11. Submit relevant documentation to our creditors team for payment to
suppliers/service providers.
12. Liaise with suppliers, service providers and customers in a professional manner.
13. Ensure accurate and timely receipting of purchased items or ‘services’ following receipt of stock or completion of work.
14. Administrative support and electronic filing of documents to make them available for annual audit requirements.
15. Collaborate with a freight forwarding agent to bring purchased goods into S.A. and have them delivered to either the company or our distribution partner…whichever is appropriate.
16. Capture/create equipment and link to customer sites in the service manager.
17. Stock control.
18. Communicate with customers to address any past due invoices on their accounts and provide weekly status updates to management
19. Manage debtors and Creditors
Requirements:
- Management Accounts: 5 to 6 years
- Month End Procedures: 5 to 6 years
- Prep Monthly Balance Sheet: 5 to 6 years
5-10 years of accounting experience in public accounting or private sector
Sound knowledge of financial management, Balance Sheets, Cash flow, and Income
statements and SA market economy, Good understanding of business and financial
issues
Good communication skills; Good interpersonal skills; Ability to interact with people at all levels, a team player.
School - Mandatory: Grade 12
Tertiary - Mandatory: Graduate qualification in Business Finance or Accounting
Other: Recognised professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA
and N Dip Tax an advantage