Job Description
About the Role
Our client is a well-established industrial group with core manufacturing operations on the East Rand and an extensive distribution network across South Africa. The Group Financial Manager will take full responsibility for the end-to-end finance function across the group, reporting directly to the Financial Director.
Key Responsibilities
- Full financial management of manufacturing operations and national branches
- Tax compliance including year-end calculations, VAT, and divisional tax
- Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable oversight
- Treasury and cash flow management
- Imports and exports financial processes
- Financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
- Driving automation, efficiencies, and improved financial controls
- Partnering with operational leadership to enhance profitability and cost control
Requirements
- BCom Honours (essential)
- Completed articles (advantageous)
- Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a Financial Manager / Group FM leadership role
- Proven experience within a manufacturing or hard factory environment (non-negotiable)
- Strong leadership experience managing multi-layered teams
- Advanced Excel skills (pivots, data modelling essential)
- Exposure to automation and process improvement initiatives
- Strong understanding of imports/exports and complex operational finance
- Commercial mindset with the ability to operate both strategically and hands-on
Qualifications
No qualifications mentioned.
Salary & Benefits
Salary information not specified.
How to Apply
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About Finance/Accounting Management Jobs in Gauteng
In Gauteng, South Africa, the finance and accounting management field is a significant contributor to the province’s economy, with various industries relying on skilled professionals to manage their financial operations. Typically, this field offers stable employment opportunities with good prospects for career advancement. Generally, the demand for finance and accounting managers remains high across multiple sectors.
Salary expectations for finance and accounting management positions in Gauteng are generally broad and can vary widely depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. Broadly speaking, salaries typically range from R400 000 to R1 500 000 per annum, with senior roles often commanding higher remuneration packages. However, these figures are subject to change and may not reflect actual salaries for specific job openings.
Common skills required for finance and accounting management positions include proficiency in financial software, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication and leadership skills, experience with financial reporting and regulatory compliance, knowledge of financial management principles and practices, and a solid understanding of taxation laws. Typically, candidates with a degree in finance, accounting, or business administration are well-suited for these roles.
Finance and accounting managers can be found across various industry sectors, including the financial services sector, technology industry, manufacturing sector, and more. The financial services sector, for example, often employs finance and accounting professionals to manage its operational finances, while the technology industry may require them to oversee the financial aspects of software development or IT projects.
Career progression opportunities in this field are generally good, with experienced finance and accounting managers often moving into senior roles such as department head or director of finance. Many companies also offer training and development programs to help employees acquire new skills and advance their careers.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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