Umhlanga: Senior Finance Manager CA(SA) posted by Hire Resolve

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) with 4-5 years of post-articles experience to lead the entire finance function for a high-growth, multi-entity organization in Umhlanga. The ideal candidate will drive financial integrity, strategic planning, and continuous improvement across operations.

Key Responsibilities

### Financial Management & Reporting

• Review and prepare accurate monthly management accounts
• Lead the annual audit preparation and review of financial statements; liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory bodies
• Prepare, review, and submit CIPC, tax, and payroll statutory returns
• Prepare and maintain the Fixed Asset Register; manage the Creditors and Debtors function
• Conduct an annual review of internal controls impacting financial statements

### Treasury, Cash & Payroll

• Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts
• Oversee treasury and cash management functions, ensuring optimal liquidity
• Manage the multi-company payroll function, reviewing the final payroll for release by the Director
• Contribute to risk assessment, monitoring, and mitigation; review key contracts from a financial risk and compliance perspective

### Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and mentor the finance team to ensure high performance, accuracy, and timely delivery of all financial outputs
• Partner with department heads to provide financial insights that guide business growth and profitability
• Manage the full budgeting and forecasting cycles, ensuring alignment with business strategy and cost control objectives
• Drive continuous improvement and automation in financial reporting and controls (e.g., system implementations)
• Contribute to board and Exco reporting, including financial commentary and variance analysis

Minimum Requirements

### Qualification

CA(SA) qualification is highly preferred.

### Experience

4-5 years of post-articles experience.

### Technical Expertise

Strong practical experience in IFRS, financial reporting, forecasting, and cash management.

### System Knowledge

Advanced Excel proficiency and experience with Xero. Experience with Sage Pastel Online Payroll System is advantageous.

### Sector Advantageous

Experience in BPO/outsourcing or multi-entity environments, cross-border transactions, and SARB/FX practicalities is highly beneficial.

### Soft Skills

Demonstrable leadership ability, deadline driven, strong analytical skills, resilience, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Salary & Benefits

Market related salary.