Gauteng: Financial Manager posted by HandPicked Recruitment

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Financial Manager to join our team at HandPicked Recruitment. As a key member of our finance function, you will be responsible for providing strategic financial guidance and leadership across multiple entities within the group. You will work closely with the CFO on all financial matters and act as 2IC to provide cover and support across the finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the CFO on all financial and strategic matters
• Act as 2IC to the CFO, providing cover and support across the finance function
• Oversee day-to-day finance operations across multiple entities within the group
• Review and support debtors, creditors, and cash flow management
• Involvement in GRV processing, reconciliations, and operational controls
• Support payroll processes (advantageous)
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls
• Develop a strong understanding of the full business operations
• Mentor and support junior finance team members
• Step into leadership responsibilities as part of a structured succession plan

Requirements

• Relevant accounting qualification (BCom Accounting / similar)
• Completed articles (SAICA / SAIPA / CIMA or equivalent)
• Solid post-articles accounting experience within a managerial role
• Leadership or team management experience
• Strong understanding of operational finance, debtors, creditors, and group accounting
• Experience working with accounting software systems
• Exposure to payroll, budgeting, and management accounts
• Long-term career mindset (not a short-term move)
• Strong work ethic and hands-on approach
• Ability to see both detail and big-picture business impact
• Professional maturity and integrity
• Adaptable, collaborative, and solutions-focused
• Comfortable starting hands-on while building strategic responsibility

Qualifications

• Completed Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field (BCom Accounting / similar)
• Completion of articles with a recognized accounting body (SAICA / SAIPA / CIMA or equivalent)

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