Cape Town Region: Finance Lead posted by Persona Staff

Key Responsibilities Statutory Compliance: Prepare and submit VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL, and other statutory returns accurately and on time. Tax Management: Execute VAT apportionment calculations, prepare Income and Provisional Tax documentation, and assist in audit preparation. Audit & Month-End: Lead month-end close processes and coordinate the annual audit by preparing all schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation. Team Oversight: Coordinate the daily, weekly, and monthly deliverables of the finance and payroll administrators, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines. Technical Support: Serve as the go-to technical expert on QuickBooks , payroll software , and complex reconciliations. Quality Control: Review and verify bank reconciliations, tenant deposit accounts, payment runs, and journals before management sign-off. Payroll Management: Oversee the complete payroll process — including statutory filings, leave management, and payslip distribution.  Supporting Responsibilities Collections & Accounts Payable Oversight: Drive debtor collections and monitor supplier payments to maintain smooth cash flow. Training & Development: Onboard and train new team members on financial systems, controls, and processes. Process Improvement: Continuously identify and implement improvements to workflows and internal controls to enhance efficiency and accuracy.  What You’ll Bring Education & Experience: Matric and a relevant finance or accounting degree (essential). Minimum 5–7 years’ experience in full-cycle finance and payroll administration. Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in QuickBooks , Excel , and payroll software . Deep understanding of VAT, accounting principles , and South African payroll regulations .  Send your CV to [Click here to apply]  Persona Staff (PTY) Ltd is POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013) compliant.