Umhlanga: Senior Financial Manager posted by Hire Resolve

About the Role

A leading professional services firm is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Manager with a strong CA(SA) qualification and substantial post-articles experience to join their team in Umhlanga. This is a critical opportunity for a strategic, analytical finance professional to oversee treasury, cash flow, statutory compliance, and lead a high-performing finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and detailed review of monthly management accounts.
• Manage treasury and cash flow, including the preparation of monthly cash flow forecasts, to ensure optimal business liquidity.
• Maintain and prepare the organization’s Fixed Asset Register.
• Supervise the accounts payable (Creditors) and accounts receivable (Debtors) functions.
• Manage the preparation of multi-entity payrolls and review them prior to final director release.
• Prepare, review, and submit all necessary corporate, tax, and payroll statutory returns to regulatory bodies.
• Conduct annual reviews of internal controls that impact financial statements, and lead the annual audit preparation and review of financial statements.
• Lead, mentor, and guide the finance team to ensure consistently high performance, accuracy, and timely delivery of all financial outputs.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives, including the automation of financial reporting and control processes.
• Collaborate with department leaders across the business to provide critical financial insights that support business growth and enhance profitability.
• Direct the budgeting and forecasting cycles, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and cost control objectives.
• Review key business contracts to assess financial risks and compliance.
• Contribute to reporting for the board and executive committee, including providing financial commentary and variance analysis.
• Actively contribute to the organization’s overall risk assessment, monitoring, and mitigation efforts.
• Provide financial support for strategic corporate projects, such as mergers, acquisitions, or significant system implementations.

Requirements

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CA(SA)) is highly preferred.
• 4-5 years of post-qualification experience is necessary.
• Demonstrated proficiency in applying IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards), strong experience in financial reporting, advanced skills in forecasting, and practical expertise in cash management.
• Experience gained in complex financial environments, such as those involving high-volume professional services, multi-entity structures, cross-border transactions, and knowledge of foreign exchange practicalities or central bank regulations (Advantageous).
• Advanced Excel skills are mandatory.
• Experience with cloud-based accounting systems (e.g., Xero) is required.
• Familiarity with online payroll systems (e.g., Sage Pastel Online Payroll System) is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CA(SA))

Salary & Benefits

Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.

How to Apply

Contact Adrienne Steyn at Hire Resolve on .za or on LinkedIn. You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: .za.

Important Note

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.