Johannesburg: Financial Manager – Cost & Management Accounting

Key Responsibilities: Financial Planning & Reporting: Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flows for smaller group companies, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely submission Manage accounting processes and produce accurate monthly and quarterly financial reports aligned with IFRS and internal policies Ensure statutory compliance and accurate accounting records for all smaller group companies Cost & Inventory Management: Oversee inventory transactions and ensure accurate reconciliations between stock and finance systems Drive automation and system integration to enhance efficiency and data integrity Report on inventory movements, reconciliations, and financial performance of smaller group companies Conduct variance analysis on stock movements and direct operating costs, providing clear insights and actionable recommendations Audit, Compliance & Governance: Prepare, review, and approve audit schedules, ensuring audit readiness and IFRS compliance Manage relationships with auditors and resolve audit queries efficiently and accurately Assist the Senior Manager: Finance with coordinating annual audit deliverables across teams Maintain compliance with all relevant legislation, regulatory requirements, and internal finance policies Stakeholder & Regulatory Engagement: Engage with internal stakeholders across Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial, and Finance to ensure accurate and timely financial processes Collaborate with external partners, auditors, and service providers to resolve queries and maintain accurate reconciliations Participate in discussions and negotiations with regulatory and government bodies (e.g. ACSA, ATNS), reviewing and challenging proposed charges Support negotiations and financial reviews through scenario analysis, reconciliations, and variance explanations Leadership & Team Management: Lead and manage the accountants responsible for inventory reconciliations and smaller group company accounts Act as a coach and mentor, setting clear goals aligned with business objectives Drive accountability, performance, and continuous adherence to finance policies Foster a collaborative, disciplined, and results-driven team culture Minimum Requirements: BCom Honours in Finance or Accounting Professional qualification: SAIPA / SAICA or equivalent (Essential) Completed articles (Essential) CA(SA) (Advantageous) Minimum 10 years finance experience , including 3 years in a management role Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting Experience preparing and finalising accounts in line with South African regulations Exposure to multiple financial and operational systems with complex reconciliations Experience in an accounting software package (Advantageous) Personal Attributes: Professional with high integrity and ethical standards Strong passion for costing and management accounting Process- and results-driven with excellent attention to detail Assertive, patient, and confident leader Self-motivated, dependable, and adaptable Able to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and sound judgment Application Guidelines: Email applications will not be accepted Preference will be given to members of under-represented designated groups Should no feedback be provided within two (2) weeks from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful