South Africa: Financial Manager

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Financial Manager to lead our finance team and drive process improvements. As a key member of our leadership team, you will oversee end-to-end financial management, support strategic decision-making, and ensure that financial operations are handled effectively, efficiently, and timeously.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and manage annual budgets and revised forecasts, tracking performance against targets.
• Review cash flow forecasts and ensure accurate, timeous processing of accounting transactions in the ERP system.
• Review monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and performance commentary, and present reports to the Directors and Exco.
• Project manage the implementation of systems and processes, act as ERP super-user/administrator, and coordinate staff training.
• Oversee general ledger structure, account reconciliations, loan and bank account maintenance, asset register updates, and fixed asset processes.
• Coordinate and review half-year and year-end financial results and support internal and external audits.
• Ensure the timely and compliant submission of tax returns and payments.
• Oversee treasury matters, including bank administration and forex management.
• Manage payroll reviews, statutory declarations, and compliance with local tax authority requirements.
• Oversee billing, collections, debtor management, supplier invoice processing, payments, journal entries, and revenue recognition.
• Drive policy and procedure development, system integration, financial analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Accounting.
• CPA or ACCA qualification required.
• Strong experience working with large ERP systems (Kerridge K8 advantageous).
• Advanced MS Excel and solid understanding of IFRS and standard accounting principles.
• Strong time management, communication, and active listening skills.
• Critical thinking, leadership, and sound judgment in decision-making.
• Highly organised, professional, attentive to detail, and able to work collaboratively within teams.

Qualifications

• Formal education/certifications not specified.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary details not specified.