Port Elizabeth: Group Financial Manager posted by Staff Unlimited Recruitment Pty Ltd

About the Role

Our client, a leading group of companies, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Group Finance Manager to lead and manage the financial function across their group of companies. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing accounting operations, driving reporting excellence, and ensuring the integrity of financial data across the group.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the accounting team, ensuring high performance and accountability
• Oversee and collaborate with Financial Controller
• Take ownership of the monthly reporting process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Review month-end reconciliations and work prepared by finance staff
• Act as the primary lead for external audits, including reviewing work prepared by accountants and managing the audit process end-to-end
• Serve as the main point of contact with banks, including signing financial documentation and reviewing management reports submitted to banks
• Drive continuous improvement of financial processes and controls
• Work closely with the Financial Controller to develop and enhance reporting structures across different divisions
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of core financial data, including asset registers and underlying accounting records

Requirements

• Minimum 8+ years experience in a Finance Manager or similar role
• CA(SA) or equivalent qualification
• Proven experience managing finance functions across a group of 15+ companies
• Strong experience with consolidated financial reporting
• Advanced Excel skills (non-negotiable)
• Experience with modern online accounting / ERP systems such as Zoho Books, Xero or Sage Intacct

Qualifications

• Formal education/certifications not specified.

Salary & Benefits

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