Hitachi Construction Machinery is a world leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment with a strong focus on a consistent development to provide customers with the technology, products and services that generate new value. Its employees represent a group of trusted experts while keeping continued focus on innovation and growth. Are you an independent achiever focused on the performance that is looking to join a multi-cultural, collaborative and an innovative working environment? If so, the we are looking for you!Hitachi Construction Machinery is a world leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment with a strong focus on a consistent development to provide customers with the technology, products and services that generate new value. Its employees represent a group of trusted experts while keeping continued focus on innovation and growth. Are you an independent achiever focused on the performance that is looking to join a multi-cultural, collaborative and an innovative working environment? If so, the we are looking for you!

Purpose
Analyse every day financial activities and subsequently provide advice and guidance to management on future financial plans. The goal is to enable the company’s leaders to make sound business decisions and meet the company’s objectives as well as maintaining the financial health of the organization.
Team management
Oversee operations of the finance team, set goals and objectives, and design a framework for these to be met.
Ensuring resource is best used across the team and supporting development needs when required.
Lead by example and set an appropriate tone within the team; promote a positive, open and friendly working environment where each team member is valued, supported and challenged.
Month-end
Accurate and timely completion of month end activities across all entities. Ensuring all team members take responsibility for their role in month end.
Reviewing journals and workings/calculations prepared by team members and the wider finance team, ensuring there is sufficient and adequate supporting documentation. Including high level overview of all journals posted.
Compiling month end results summaries by entity and interrogating accuracy
Balance Sheet reconciliations
Ensuring monthly Balance Sheet reconciliation files are complete and accurate for all entities.
Ensuring that any risks are understood and Finance Manager actively follows up on the 'health' of accounts using commercial context as appropriate.
Timely clearance of review points.
External audit, tax and VAT
Support Financial Accounting team in preparing Financial Statements.
Deliver information required by auditors in line with agreed timetable.
Support external audit team
Ensure financial controls are adhered to and evidence is documented.
Process improvements and resource optimisation
Promote a culture of analysis and self-review within the team.
Proactively contribute to existing and future projects
Work together with a wider Finance team to establish and roll out better accounting processes and de-risking existing activities.
Maintain the financial health of the organization.
Develop trends and projections for the company’s finances.
Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
Manage the preparation of the company’s budget.
Liaise with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of company finances is maintained.

Experience
Financial Management in a Commercial Operation, Operational 5 years.
Financial Management in a Commercial Operation, Managerial 2 years
Experience in a similar industry (Advantageous)
Qualifications
Bachelor of Commerce: Financial Management OR Accounting (Required)
CIMA/ SAIPA or newly qualified CA(SA) (Recommended)

All applicants are thanked for their interest in the position. Employment Equity requirements will be taken into consideration.