Western Cape: Financial Manager posted by Communicate Finance

Take full responsibility for day-to-day financial management, reporting, and compliance within an operational business unit
Review and present monthly management accounts, financial analysis, and performance reports to senior leadership
Drive cost control through budget vs actual analysis, COS reviews, and identification of efficiency and savings opportunities
Oversee tax compliance including VAT, payroll taxes, and annual income tax calculations
Manage treasury and cash controls, including payment approvals, cash-flow forecasting, reconciliations, and float controls
Oversee procurement activities, stock controls, and supplier management to ensure value, compliance, and accuracy
Lead monthly stock counts, spot checks, and monitoring of slow-moving or expired stock
Ensure accurate payroll inputs, review payroll reports, and manage labour costs against approved structures
Maintain fixed asset registers and ensure proper safeguarding, project controls, and asset verification
Monitor accounts receivable, debtor ageing, and operational accounts, escalating risks where required
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and rolling estimates, supporting financial planning and performance tracking
Coordinate external audits and support the preparation of annual financial statements
Act as a finance partner to operational leadership, supporting decision-making and risk mitigation
Lead, manage, and develop a finance team, ensuring high standards, accountability, and continuous improvement
Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and operational support as required
 
Skills & Experience:
Minimum 3–5+ years’ experience in a Financial Manager or senior finance role within an operational environment
Strong financial and management accounting experience, including reporting, budgeting, and audit support
Proven experience in cost control, stock management, procurement oversight, and cash management
Solid understanding of tax compliance and statutory financial requirements
Experience working closely with operational teams in a service-driven business
Confident leader with experience managing and developing finance teams
Advanced Excel skills and strong experience with ERP and financial system
 
Qualification:
Complete articles preferred
Completed tertiary degree in Finance or Accounting
 
 
Contact ALEXANDRA MALONEY on 021 418 1750, quoting the Ref: CTF022456.
 
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