Senior Financial Manager at Spartan SME Finance

Spartan Background

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The Fit – You & Spartan

Spartan SME Finance focuses exclusively on established SMEs - we are changing South Africa one SME at a time and need people who believe that inclusive growth can happen through helping SMEs grow. If you are looking to help us grow SMEs and build our SA - then you are the right person.

Spartan opened in 1981 and provides financing that backs entrepreneurs. This is done by adopting a structured finance approach that incorporates an intimate understanding of both the jockey [entrepreneur] and their business [SME].

We value a person with truthful candid talk, creativity, curiosity, conscientiousness and an obsession towards holistic learning & growth.

We’re more effective as a team that works closely together and engages with its customers and stakeholders, face-to-face - consequently we are entirely office based [i.e. no work-from-home mode].

Required Qualifications 

BCom (Hons) / CTA with Accounting as a major.

Job Description

As the Senior Financial Manager, you will work closely with the executive team, gain broad exposure to the business and be accountable for the accounting function for the Spartan Group and some key financial processes in servicing customers.  The individual will report directly to the Commercial Director and will work closely with other members of the senior management team.

The candidate will be expected to, but not limited to:

•  Be eligible to register as a Key Individual in respect of the FSCA
•  Manage the accounting function

o   Direct and lead the Finance Department team

o   Ensure IFRS compliance

o   Responsible for monthly reporting, Annual Financial Statements of several companies and the audit engagement

o   Experience with, or possess a sound conceptual understanding of, the principles inherent in a financing business

o   VAT & income tax returns & SARS queries

o   Insurance matters

o   Budgets

·        Key Process management

o   Ensure effectiveness

o   Maintain efficiencies

o   Sign off process compliance activities

·        Manage projects:

o   Sculp, Plan, Execute, and Debrief

o   Coordination

o   Manage project resources

·        Prepare reports

o   Timeous delivery

o   Alert Management to exceptions

o   Cash flow management & forecasts

o   Compile reports and present to Exco

o   Prepare reports for Board meetings and funders

• ad hoc tasks

  Desired Skills and Experience

·        Minimum of 15 years’ experience (preferably with exposure to mid-sized companies including               reporting to external stakeholders)

• Leadership experience in a financial role
• Working knowledge of IFRS
• Project management
• General Microsoft office tools

o   Excel – Advanced

• Exposure to ERP systems & Xero/Sage/Quickbooks
• Flexibility to adapt with business changes
• Analytical mind, organized, precise and meticulous
• Problem solver
•  Ability to take initiative, learn quickly and strive for results
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong team player and motivator

Remuneration

• Market-related salary based on experience, with company benefits [medical aid, provident fund, etc]

Application Requirements

• CV
• Cover/Motivation Letter

Industry

• Financial Services

Employment Type

·        Full-time, Onsite (No Remote)