Finance Manager Hybrid The Employer The employer is a global investment business with a focus on mining and metals processing The Role Reporting directly to the CFO, this role will play a central role in the financial management, reporting, and compliance functions of the company with multiple subsidiaries and investment structures.
This role is responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of month-end management accounts, quarterly financial reporting for the Board, and the coordination and delivery of annual audited consolidated financial statements.
The Finance Manager will work closely with senior management, external auditors, investment teams, and subsidiary finance contacts to ensure robust financial controls, high-quality analysis, and compliance with applicable accounting standards.
Key Responsibilities: Month-End Close & Management Reporting Lead the month-end close process for the holding company and subsidiaries, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to deadlines.
Assist in the preparation and review of monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow analysis, and key performance indicators.
Maintain and update the groups accounting systems, journals, and ledgers.
Quarterly Board Reporting Prepare quarterly financial information and analysis packs for Board and Executive Committee meetings.
Support senior management with financial insights, trend analysis, and scenario modelling as required.
Annual Consolidated Financial Statements & Audit Lead the preparation of the groups annual consolidated financial statements under applicable accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP, depending on jurisdiction).
Coordinate the year-end audit process with external auditors, ensuring timely delivery of audit schedules, supporting documentation, and responses to queries.
Maintain technical accounting records, ensuring compliance with consolidation principles, fair value measurement, and investment entity considerations.
Review subsidiary statutory accounts and ensure alignment with group reporting.
Internal Controls & Compliance Strengthen and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures.
Ensure compliance with regulatory filings, taxation requirements, and corporate governance standards.
Liaise with tax advisors on corporate tax, VAT, and withholding tax matters as required.
Qualifications: Essential Professional accounting qualification, ideally from a large practice 2+ years post-qualification experience in an international environment Strong technical knowledge of IFRS / GAAP Experience with group consolidations and multi-entity structures.
Demonstrated ability to manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting cycles.
Preferred Experience in investment holding companies, private equity, venture capital, or asset management.
Strong tax knowledge - VAT and Corporation Tax Skills: Management Reporting Compliance Audit Analysis Corporate Governance Benefits: Performance Bonus Medical Aid / Health Care