Finance Manager

Description:

One of the leading companies within the education sphere is seeking to hire a Finance manager CA(SA) who will be joining their team, based in their Johannesburg office. The ideal candidate must have a full understanding of Capex and an understanding of IFRS the accounting standards. Qualifications:

• CA(SA)
• 2 years post articles and similar role /Senior Accountant/Group Financial Accountant

Skills:

• Excel Advanced – Non-negotiable
• SAGE
• VIP Payroll

Job description:

• Ensure relevant information is gathered from relevant stakeholders and budget managers and prepare the financial plan, annual, for approval by the CEO
• Keep abreast of development/trends in economy and advise CEO accordingly.
• Provide support to the heads of the company and budget managers during the budget compilation process including CAPEX budgeting and planning.
• Provide proactive financial support,advice and solutions to Deans and Institutional Senate
• Financial Planning and Forecasting responsible for feasibility studies for new campuses and offering and drafting feasibility motivations
• Undertake Due Diligence as required for new brand acquisitions.
• Reviews and proposes fee structure in line with the company’s strategy.
• Reviews and advises on campus profitability.
• Budget management compiles the annual budgets and update this as required
• Monitor and track performance against budget and liaise with Deans and budgets managers in this regard.
• Manage variances in actual vs budget expenditure in all areas of accountability.
• Manage Capex ,in line with budgets and profitability ensuring accurate completion and proper authorisation
• Manage the collections team when it comes to revenue collection and outstanding payments
• Financial reporting implements an appropriate financial reporting and cashflow management plan to support the achievements of the companies strategy
• Collate and analyse financial performance information
• Ensure reports are produced accurately and disseminated timeously monthly quarterly and annually
• Manage BEEE reporting
• Review GL recons for all accounts
• Governance & Compliance ensure that adequate policies and procedures are in place to mitigate risks, prevent fraud ensure compliance to legislative regulatory and good governance requirements and standards

Please visit our website www.communicate.co.za to submit your CV directly or to view other Finance related jobs. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

Requirements:

• CA(SA)
• 2 years post articles and similar role /Senior Accountant/Group Financial Accountant

• Excel Advanced – Non-negotiable
• SAGE
• VIP Payroll

• Ensure relevant information is gathered from relevant stakeholders and budget managers and prepare the financial plan, annual, for approval by the CEO
• Keep abreast of development/trends in economy and advise CEO accordingly.
• Provide support to the heads of the company and budget managers during the budget compilation process including CAPEX budgeting and planning.
• Provide proactive financial support,advice and solutions to Deans and Institutional Senate
• Financial Planning and Forecasting responsible for feasibility studies for new campuses and offering and drafting feasibility motivations
• Undertake Due Diligence as required for new brand acquisitions.
• Reviews and proposes fee structure in line with the company’s strategy.
• Reviews and advises on campus profitability.
• Budget management compiles the annual budgets and update this as required
• Monitor and track performance against budget and liaise with Deans and budgets managers in this regard.
• Manage variances in actual vs budget expenditure in all areas of accountability.
• Manage Capex ,in line with budgets and profitability ensuring accurate completion and proper authorisation
• Manage the collections team when it comes to revenue collection and outstanding payments
• Financial reporting implements an appropriate financial reporting and cashflow management plan to support the achievements of the companies strategy
• Collate and analyse financial performance information
• Ensure reports are produced accurately and disseminated timeously monthly quarterly and annually
• Manage BEEE reporting
• Review GL recons for all accounts
• Governance & Compliance ensure that adequate policies and procedures are in place to mitigate risks, prevent fraud ensure compliance to legislative regulatory and good governance requirements and standards