Cape Town: Financial Manager CA(SA) posted by Salix Recruitment

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership while overseeing the full finance function and ensuring the delivery of accurate financial reporting and sound financial management practices.

The successful candidate will play a key role in providing consolidated financial information, overseeing financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with IFRS and regulatory requirements. This position is ideal for a technically strong finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about driving financial excellence and operational efficiency.

Duties:

• Oversee the preparation of accurate and compliant financial reporting, including annual financial statements and monthly reporting packs.
• Review and monitor balance sheet reconciliations, trial balances, and financial schedules.
• Ensure tax compliance, including oversight of VAT, PAYE, provisional tax calculations and tax submissions.
• Manage and oversee the debtors, creditors, cashbook and payment processes to ensure effective financial operations.
• Oversee the payroll function, ensuring compliance with financial and regulatory requirements.
• Manage the fixed asset register and support finance-related projects and capital expenditure initiatives.
• Drive process improvements and maintain strong internal financial controls and governance frameworks.
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.

 
 
Job Experience & Skills Required:


Qualifications:

• Matric (Grade 12)
• BCom Accounting
• CTA
• CA(SA) qualification is essential
• SAICA membership will be advantageous

 
 
Experience:
 

• Completed SAICA Articles
• Minimum 7 years’ relevant experience in finance within FMCG, manufacturing, or a related environment
• Strong experience in financial reporting, IFRS, and statutory compliance
• Proven experience managing debtors, creditors, and cash management processes
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing finance teams

 
 
 
Skills & Competencies:
 

• Strong financial and analytical skills
• Excellent financial reporting and IFRS knowledge
• High attention to detail and strong problem-solving ability
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment

 
 
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