📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEWAir Liquide is actively recruiting for a Finance Manager position in Gauteng. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Finance / Accounting / Audit sector looking to advance their careers.
🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILEWe are seeking talented individuals with the following profile• Experience Level: 3 years • Educational Background: Others or equivalent • Industry Focus: Finance / Accounting / Audit • Location Preference: in Gauteng
💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERSFinancial professionals like Finance Manager are vital for organizational stability and compliance. This role offers the opportunity to impact business strategy and financial health.
📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTSThis role in Finance / Accounting / Audit offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.
📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCEWhen applying for this Finance Manager position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 3 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Others • Specific achievements in the Finance / Accounting / Audit field • Any certifications or specialized training
🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXTThe Finance / Accounting / Audit sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.
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As the primary Single Point of Contact (SPoC) for local business leadership, this Finance Manager role bridges operational strategy with corporate scale by co-leading financial processes alongside the Chief Accountant and ALEBS Shared Services. Responsible for seamless group consolidations, financial reporting, and variance analysis in close coordination with central ALEBS teams, the position combines strategic business partnering with rigorous quality assurance, compliance, and accounting data integrity.
Support ALEBS reporting team in financial reporting and analysis, Business advisor, perform statutory reporting supported by ALEBS teams Support ALEBS consolidation team for consolidations for a group of companies Lead finance initiatives to improve processes, financial reporting and analysis, business decision making Develop effective working relationships with all members of the Finance local Shared Service Centre and ALEBS, maintain accountability for the results from the Finance Manager Operations team in ALEBS Finance Leadership and Business Leadership Teams Support Support CFO on ad hoc projects implementation Support Treasury COE with working capital management initiatives Support ERP system implementation Build internal networks and relationships to support an effective shared service centre mindset including ALEBS Support Operations Control Manager on business performance reporting Support Operations Control Manager during target and forecast process Reporting Support ALEBS consolidation team for consolidations for the Southern African entities Accountable for accurate and timely monthly financial reporting Coordinate with ALEBS teams to develop insightful monthly financials analysis Provide accurate financial information to Operations control manager, for business performance reporting Support ALEBS teams to report monthly income statement and balance sheet positions to support Flash, Operations Control and Group accounting requirements Review and report monthly internal control Monitor monthly balance sheet recon and implement necessary changes for aged items (backlog clearing) Monitor payroll reconciliation by day 15 and get sign-off from Chief Accountant Adhere to other reporting requirements in place or as they arise Accounts Payable Ensure foreign orders are covered with FECs and revaluation of foreign open items where necessary Ensure leased properties are accounted for according to applicable accounting standards Ensure the accounts receivable reporting requirements in place are met to support Operations Control and Group Accounting Ensure revaluation of foreign open items is completed where necessary Ensure clearing accounts are cleared for aged items Fixed Assets Ensure the capital WIP list is reconciled, monitored and maintained with the help of requestors/project managers in the business Ensure the capex reporting is in place are met to support Operations Control and Group Accounting Inventory Provide assistance and supervision over the inventory counts for finished goods, raw materials and stores Support the valuation calculations of all inventory items where relevant and ensure stock depreciation for store and other items is adequate Ensure the inventory and sales reporting requirements in place are met to support Operations Control and Group Accounting Bank, cash and debt Release approved payments and transfers Ensure that Intercompany accounts are reported on a monthly basis, in time Review and sign-off intercompany balances, including reconciliations, on a timely basis Taxes Ensure the tax reporting requirements in place are met to support Operations Control and Group Accounting Ensure VAT amounts are reconciled, returns are compiled and submitted, and any amounts owing are paid on time Ensure valid tax compliance certificate is in issue at all times and respond to queries where necessary Provisions Ensure that Provisions and accruals are adequately maintained and accounted for with supporting documentation Audit and Statutory Manage the internal and external audit process from engagement to execution and signature/opinion supported by ALEBS Ensure information requirements are met for interim and final testing phases and that AFS are compiled accordingly Ensure recommendations regarding management letter points are implemented Reconciliation of statutory result to annual Flash/Magnitude and Group reported results General Ledger Review and follow up on General Ledger account reconciliations and reconciling items supported by ALEBS Ensure prepayments are supported by documentation and amortised accordingly Sundry debtors and creditors are appropriate recovered and paid respectively Management Coordinate with ALEBS to ensure Policies and procedures are maintained and updated Bluebook (Group Accounting Methodology) is applied consistently Assist with working capital requirement maximization throughout functions
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Educational requirements
Education: Matric certificate plus Qualified CA(SA) Valid driver’s license and own transport
ExperienceAt least 3 years post articles experience Financial reporting and analysis Should have advanced Excel skills Business partnering, relationship management and influencing skills Good communication skills are essential, particularly in regard to presenting the results of analysis to management Ability to deliver through others Team Management
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