Job Title: Group Finance Manager 

Purpose of the job

This is a unique opportunity for a finance professional to join a dynamic retail butcher business. We are looking for a CA(SA) who is not only technically strong but can also get involved from an operational and strategic perspective to take on all-important role of Group Financial Manager. The Group Financial Manager will provide support, direction, and management to the accounting team. You will play a key role in ensuring the financial health of the company, providing insights and analysis to support informed decision-making. While you'll have the core responsibilities of a finance manager, you'll also gain valuable experience in the retail butcher industry.

Financial Reporting

• Monthly Consolidated Management Accounts: Prepare and analyse monthly consolidated management accounts, including variance analysis and comprehensive commentary.
• Monthly Financial Review: Collaborate with the Directors to review monthly financial results.
• Weekly Financial-Operational Report: Present a detailed weekly Financial-Operational report.
• Annual Consolidation Pack: Prepare the annual consolidation pack.
• Annual Financial Statements: Draft annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS Accounting Standards.

Budgets

• Annual Budget Management: Oversee the annual budget process.
• Forecast Updates: Ensure all forecasts are regularly updated.
• Budget Presentations: Present Capex budgets and project budget reports.
• Overall responsibility of coordinating and driving the budgeting process.
• Preparing the final budget submissions in conjunction with the management team.

Taxation

• Statutory Submissions: Handle all statutory submissions, including VAT, EMP, income tax, provisional tax, and more.

Cash Flow

• Cash Flow Forecasting: Prepare cash flow forecasts and manage the group's cash flows.
• Payment Oversight: Review and approve payments, including EFTs.

Qualification:

• CA(SA) nonnegotiable.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 7 to 10 years’ experience gained within Retail, Meat, or Manufacturing Industry.
• Leadership ability.
• Time management.
• People-centric.
• Strong IFRS Accounting Standards experience, including group consolidations.
• South African Income Tax and VAT.