Reference: DUR000112-GH-1Respected construction company in Durban is looking for an experienced Financial Manager to head the financial department.
Requirements:

BCom/BAC (Accounting/Financial Management or relevant financial qualification)
15 years' experience in a financial management role
Construction experience is advantageous

Duties and Responsibilities:As regards this role it can be summarised as a full financial manager and support role:

Taking responsibility for all the financial systems and financial team (direct report = 4 {1 x cashbook & ledger clerk + 2x creditor clerks and 1x HR administrator} and indirect report {depending on circumstances} = 3;
Contract schedule reporting to the directors including contract provisions;
Banking and treasury including facility review;
Reviewing payments and releasing - attending to the management of the online banking system together with the administrator;
Ensuring accuracy and integrity of the general ledger;
Ensuring tax compliance as regards PAYE, VAT and income tax;
All tax - monthly VAT and EMP return submissions plus annual and bi-annual tax calculations as well as dealing with SARS for verifications, objections, IT14SDs etc;
Payroll - oversight of entire payroll process. Monthly reviews, issuing IRP5s, EMP501s, tax directives;
Other payroll related - medical aid and provident fund management;
Attending to the annual WCA/FEMA declarations;
Maintaining staff records for leave etc and dealing with ad hoc staff issues;
Liaising with auditors and attending to the annual audits and other statutory requirements for example CIPC, Stats SA and the like;
Attending to the annual insurance review as regards extent of cover and risks;
Assisting with the BEE annual audit - financial matters - and liaising with these auditors as required;
Overseeing the drafting of the financial statements and monthly management accounts;
Legal matters - credit applications, credit bureaus and giving ad hoc advice when required plus drafting/input of/on contracts and MoUs (**) including Companies Act;
IT support and input where required;
Support to the directors on legal, business, valuation and other related matters as they arise.

R 850000 - R 980000 - Annually