Description:
Summary: Responsible for the overall financial health of The Bellbuoy Group through guiding management and senior employees of the various divisions to ensure these operate at optimal capacity. Thereby, maximising profitability and financial stability with expected levels of professionalism. This includes, but is not limited to, the responsibilities listed below, which will be subject to change depending on work requirements. These would include the development and implementation of financial strategies, budget management, analysis of financial data and regulatory compliance within the various divisions. The company directors may from time-to-time request assistance in other areas within the company when necessary. It is vital that the managers reflect a hands-on approach to management and put procedures in place that ensure they are continuously informed of all issues in the divisions and that they escalate concerns timeously. This position requires that compliance be monitored regarding ongoing processes / responsibilities / templates / information – Sharepoint must be updated continuously as changes / additions become relevant. Staff must ensure that only current processes / responsibilities / templates / information are referenced / used. Strict compliance with company policies and procedures is required.
Qualifications and Skills Required:
BCom in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent (CA(SA), CIMA preferred). 5–7 years’ experience in a financial management role. Strong knowledge of South African statutory requirements (SARS, PPRA, CIPC, etc.). Proficiency in accounting systems (Evolution, Sage, Pastel) and Microsoft Excel. High attention to detail, organisational skills, and problem-solving ability. Excellent communication and team leadership skills. Relevant payroll qualification.The employee will be responsible for the following: Budgeting, Financial Analysis and Reporting Perform daily processing of accounts across all companies and trusts, including capturing income, expenses, journals, inter-company transactions, and allocations. Conduct daily reconciliations of all bank accounts, debtors, creditors, and control accounts. Maintain real-time financial records in compliance with accounting standards and best practices. Prepare annual budgets for all companies, including service fee schedules per division. Conduct financial analysis and performance monitoring, identifying variances and improvement opportunities. Implement and manage internal financial control systems to ensure proper governance and accountability. Prepare and circulate monthly management reports by the 10th working day of each month. Monitor and control company expenditure in alig