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The position is based in Johannesburg, with regular travel to an operational site in Mpumalanga.\nDuties & Responsibilities\nKey Responsibilities\nFinancial Management and Reporting\n\nOversee month-end and year-end financial close processes, including journals, balance sheet reconciliations, and management accounts.\n\nPrepare accurate financial reports, analyse business performance, and provide insights to support management decisions.\n\nManage cash flow forecasting and working capital to ensure sufficient liquidity.\n\nLead annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and financial planning in collaboration with other departments.\n\nManage foreign exchange exposure and identify opportunities to minimise financial risk.\n\nMaintain the fixed asset register, depreciation schedules, and capital expenditure reporting.\n\nOversee employee share ownership scheme (ESOP) accounting, valuations, distributions, and related administration.\n\nCommercial Finance and Business Support\n\nProvide 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