Senior Finance Manager (CA)

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Senior Finance Manager (CA) Newlands / Claremont, Western Cape (Hybrid)Competitive package on offer!Our Client, a Global Investment Firm, is currently in search of a high performing, technically sound and results orientated Senior FM to join their SA Finance team.You will be responsible for leading their dynamic finance team as well as ensuring that the interim and annual audits are accurately, efficiently and in a timely manner, reported on for the Group. Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesFinancial ManagementManage the finance team members and provide guidance and trainingOrganise resources to meet objectives and optimise workload within teamsRefine and enhance existing accounting systems and processes and provide guidance and assistance on complex reporting itemsAssist with the preparation of memos / detail accounting analysis for transactions setting out the accounting principles to be applied.Communicate and co-ordinate monthly deadline and deliverable dates to meet reporting deadline date commitmentsPreparation of reporting packs, annual financial statements, and governance reports and management informationDeep dive analysis and timely compilation of the monthly management information, including ensuring all entries processed and accounts reconciled using financial and non-financial information from various data sources;Assist the team with special ad-hoc reporting requirements and requests.Compare actual performance to budget and prior year and explain variances;Preparation of business plans and forecastsEfficient, accurate & timely budget preparation and review (including analysis and preparation of budget overview presentation)Management/execution of ad hoc projects including:Implement efficiencies and enhance control environment to managing financial and business risk.Stress test results to assess the impact of potential risk scenariosRegulatory reportingEnhance control environment to manage financial and business riskCo-ordinate successful annual audit process and preparation of audit and annual and interim financial statements:Prepare the consolidated audit packEnsure processes in place to ensure consistent treatment across the group;Prepare reporting packs, annual integrated report and annual financial statements in terms of IFRS;Prepare documentation for the auditors: impairment reviews, impact of future accounting policies,VAT/Corporate Tax complianceKeeping abreast of industry development/technologies Qualifications & ExperienceCA (SA) qualification with 5 years plus post article experience gained with relevant experience gained in the financial services sector with experience gained in the sustainability / energy / infrastructure arena being advantageous!Strong knowledge of complex accounting standardsProficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Advanced Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook) is essentialAdvanced knowledge of accounting systems (Microsoft Dynamics)Proven and solid financial reporting skillsProven ability to implement efficiencies whi