Financial Manager

An opportunity exists for a qualified and experienced **Financial Manager** to join our Small Privately Owned Mining Company **Minimum Requirements:** * BCom Cost and Manangement Accounting / CIMA (minimum) * Completed articles or equivalent experience advantageous * 5 \- 10 years' experience in financial management, preferably in mining or heavy industry * Experience working in a small or owner\-managed business beneficial * Proven experience in managing a small finance team * Experience with intercompany accounting in multi\-entity groups **Required Skills \& Competencies** * Strong proficiency in Sage Accounting, Sage X3, and advanced MS Excel (pivot tables, power queries, modelling). * Solid understanding of mining cost structures and operational drivers. * Strong analytical and problem\-solving skills. * Ability to work hands\-on in a small team environment. * Excellent communication skills and ability to engage with operational staff and owners. * High attention to detail and strong organisational discipline. * Proven ability to manage complex intercompany loan structures. **1\. Financial Accounting \& Reporting** * Oversee the full accounting function, including general ledger, journals, reconciliations, and month\-end close. * Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, variance analyses, and operational cost reports. * Maintain the fixed asset register, including mining equipment, rehabilitation assets, and depreciation schedules. * Ensure accurate stock accounting for mined materials, consumables, and spares. * Produce annual financial statements in line with IFRS for SMEs (or applicable framework). * Coordinate external audits and prepare audit\-ready schedules. **2\. Intercompany Loan Accounts \& Group Transactions** * Maintain strict control over **multiple intercompany loan accounts** across the group structure. * Ensure all intercompany transactions are correctly recorded, authorised, and reconciled monthly. * Monitor loan movements, interest calculations, and compliance with shareholder or board\-approved funding arrangements. * Prepare intercompany confirmations and resolve discrepancies between group entities. * Ensure transparency and traceability of all cross\-company charges, management fees, equipment rentals, and shared\-service allocations. * Support group consolidation processes with accurate intercompany elimination schedules. **3\. Financial Systems Management (Sage Accounting \& Sage X3\)** * Manage and optimise the Sage Accounting and Sage X3 environments. * Ensure correct system configuration for mining\-specific processes (stock, cost centres, projects, BOMs, etc.). * Develop and maintain Excel\-based models for budgeting, forecasting, reconciliations, and operational reporting. * Drive automation and process improvements across the finance function. **4\. Cash Flow, Treasury \& Working Capital** * Prepare weekly and monthly cash flow forecasts. * Manage banking relationships, payment approvals, and liquidity planning. * Oversee debtor collections and credit control. * Monitor supplier terms, payment cycles, and working capital efficiency. **5\. Cost Control \& Operational Finance** * Analyse mining production costs, contractor costs, fuel usage, and maintenance spend. * Support operational managers with cost insights and financial decision\-making. * Track project and capital expenditure against budgets. * Implement cost\-saving initiatives and financial controls across the site. **6\. Compliance, Governance \& Risk Management** * Ensure compliance with tax legislation (VAT, PAYE, Income Tax, Provisional Tax). * Maintain internal controls, financial policies, and risk\-mitigation procedures. * Oversee statutory submissions and liaise with SARS and other regulatory bodies. * Ensure compliance with mining\-related financial obligations (rehabilitation funds, royalties, environmental guarantees, etc.). **7\. Team Leadership \& Development** * Supervise and mentor the finance team: * *Invoicing Clerk* * *Accountant* * *Trade Payables Clerk* * Allocate tasks, review work, and ensure timely delivery of financial outputs. * Build a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement. Job Type: Full\-time Pay: From R60 000,00 per month Work Location: In person