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Finance Manager (SME)

How2Apply Talent Network

Polokwane, Limpopo

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Finance & Accounting

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Job Description

You'll own the monthly numbers for an agricultural co-operative in Polokwane, from journals to the management pack. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

Home base is an agricultural co-operative on the Polokwane side of Limpopo. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

The work, day to day

Prepare the audit file and answer auditor queries
Review creditors, debtors and payroll journals from the clerks
Run cash flow forecasts and manage the weekly payment run
Maintain the fixed asset register and depreciation schedules
Improve controls, such as segregation of duties on supplier changes
Run the month-end close and prepare the trial balance

What you need

At least 3 years of post-qualification accounting experience
Working knowledge of IFRS or IFRS for SMEs
You meet month-end deadlines without being chased
Strong Excel skills, including large data sets and lookups
Understanding of South African income tax and VAT
BCom Accounting or equivalent degree

Nice if you have

CA(SA) with SAICA, or AGA(SA) or Professional Accountant (SA) with SAIPA
Completed articles at an audit firm
Power BI or a similar BI tool

On offer

Hybrid schedule outside month-end week
Study assistance for board exams
Performance bonus linked to company results
Medical aid and retirement fund contributions

Applying, step by step

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): a brief sample of a management report with figures removed plus SAICA or SAIPA membership proof if you have it.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 8 working days, usually by phone.

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