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Finance Manager

Copper Quail • Full-time • Cape Town, Western Cape • 2m ago

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Job Title:<\/b> Finance Manager
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Key Responsibilities:<\/b>
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1. Financial Reporting<\/b>
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Prepare finance inputs for monthly analysis, shareholder, and stakeholder reports.
<\/li>Prepare finance inputs for Board meeting reports.
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2. Cash Flow Management<\/b>
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Manage cash, ensuring optimal use for the project SPV and compliance with all lender covenants.
<\/li>Provide timely cash reporting and forecasting.
<\/li>Maintain treasury and banking relationships, acting as the primary operational bank contact.
<\/li>Liaise with lenders and auditors to ensure compliance with all filing requirements and resolve accounting issues.
<\/li>Review and approve payments (electronic or manual).
<\/li>Oversee repayment of loans, reviewing calculations for accuracy.
<\/li>Manage the payment of dividends and distributions to shareholders.
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3. Statutory and Compliance Reporting<\/b>
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Prepare and sign -off annual audited accounts/financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
<\/li>Ensure all CIPC and related statutory reports are submitted on time.
<\/li>Work closely with tax managers and practitioners to manage local tax matters for project SPVs.
<\/li>Ensure compliance with corporation tax, VAT, and WHT obligations.
<\/li>Manage external tax advisors and coordinate advice as needed.
<\/li>Facilitate obtaining tax clearance certificates or advanced rulings where necessary.
<\/li>Lead responses to tax audits in coordination with local advisors.
<\/li>Review and assist with VAT and VAT returns.
<\/li>Prepare ad hoc compliance reports for institutions including Stats SA and NERSA.
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4. Budgeting and Forecasting<\/b>
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Partner with operations teams to support budgeting and forecasting processes.
<\/li>Analyse and report on budgets to the group.
<\/li>Ensure timely uploading of budgets into the accounting system.
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5. Support to Broader Finance Team<\/b>
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Provide ad hoc support to the finance team on budgeting, BBBEE reporting, vendor management, Economic Development reporting, and other finance matters.
<\/li>Undertake additional finance responsibilities in support of the group as required.
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Requirements<\/h3>

Minimum Requirements:<\/b>
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Chartered Accountant (CA) (SA) qualification or equivalent NQF level qualification.
<\/li>Minimum 5 years post -qualifying (or post articles) experience in a financial manager role.
<\/li>Experience in financial and management accounting, including current accounting practices and methods.
<\/li>Creative and innovative mindset.
<\/li>Cross -cultural awareness and ethical behaviour.
<\/li>Exposure to reporting systems within a medium to large company.
<\/li>Experience working in an ERP system (e.g., SAP or similar) is an advantage.
<\/li>Advanced Excel skills.
<\/li>Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and MS Teams.
<\/li>Experience in the renewable energy sector is an advantage.
<\/li>Experience in a shared services environment is an advantage.
<\/li>Experience in a multi -company or multi -entity structure is an advantage.
<\/li>Experience in an asset -intensive organisation is an advantage.
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