Financial Manager - GeorgeOur client is a dynamic firm with over 20 years' service in the financial industry. Currently on a recruitment drive for a dynamic, hands, on Financial Manager to join the team in George.The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring that staff, projects and clients are effectively managed, time is used productively and all jobs timeously invoiced.Responsibilities include but not limited to: -Manage audit and tax responsibilities of all clients which includes:Planning meetings with clients and staffCalculate time budgets and / or deadlines for jobs and allocate the work between staff membersReview work done by junior staff and make necessary adjustments / correctionsCalculate provisional tax returnsManage staff and attend to their queries to ensure that their time is spent in the most cost-effective wayFirst tier review of financial statements and income tax calculations for annual clientsManagement of top tier client's group entities, specifically:Compile financial statementsCalculate tax and save relevant tax returnsEnsure entities are adequately and effectively insured and that all risk areas are addressedIssues with municipal accounts or other service providers are resolved.Ownership of smaller office and supplier paymentsAd Hoc requests on other projects and auditsProcessing customer invoices on SAGEMonthly clients invoiced by 18thOther jobs invoiced on weekly basis after discussion with directorSend monthly statement of accounts if necessaryCheck and capture payments from bank statementmanage and follow up overdue invoicesAdmin related to top tier clients group entitiesManagement feedback meetings on Monday mornings. Monitor and manage staff progress on jobsFeedback to director on Thursday meetings on key performance areas

Qualifications:

• matric coupled with hons degree in accounting
• 5 years within an audit environment, including leading audit teams, liaising with clients
• Fully computer literate (advanced Excel), SAGE, Teams, etc.
• Own reliable transport
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English

Competencies:

• Excellent communication
• Stronger leadership skills - Leads by example
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Working to deadlines
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently (small team)

Kindly note: 

• Psychometric tests will be conducted
• Criminal and ITC checks will be conducted
• Latest payslip must be submitted with CV
• MUST BE BASED IN GEORGE.