Job Description
About the Role
As a key member of our finance team, you will take full responsibility for day-to-day financial management, reporting, and compliance within an operational business unit. You will be responsible for driving cost control, managing treasury and cash controls, and overseeing procurement activities to ensure value, compliance, and accuracy.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
- Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and operational support as required
Requirements
- 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
Qualifications
- Complete articles preferred
- Completed tertiary degree in Finance or Accounting
How to Apply
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About Finance/Accounting Management Jobs in Western Cape
In Western Cape, South Africa, the finance and accounting management field is generally thriving, with a strong demand for skilled professionals to drive business growth and optimise financial performance. The region’s diverse economy, which includes various sectors such as technology, manufacturing, and services, creates a wide range of opportunities for finance professionals. As a result, job seekers in this field can expect a competitive market with varying levels of complexity depending on the industry sector.
Typically, finance and accounting management positions in Western Cape offer broad salary ranges, often falling within the R400 000 to R700 000 per annum bracket, depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. For example, senior roles may command higher salaries, while entry-level positions may start at around R250 000. However, it is essential to note that these figures are general estimates, and actual salaries can vary significantly based on individual circumstances.
Common skills required for finance and accounting management roles in Western Cape include expertise in financial planning and analysis, budgeting and forecasting, financial reporting and compliance, leadership and management, communication and interpersonal skills, analytical and problem-solving abilities, and technical proficiency in accounting software such as SAP or Microsoft Dynamics. These skills are highly valued across various industries, including the financial services sector, technology industry, manufacturing sector, and more.
These roles are often found in industries that require strong financial planning and management, such as the technology industry, where companies like Google and Microsoft operate. The manufacturing sector also frequently employs finance professionals to oversee production costs and optimize supply chains. In addition, the services sector, which encompasses various industries, including healthcare and education, also requires skilled finance professionals.
Career development opportunities in finance and accounting management are diverse, with many professionals progressing to senior leadership roles or moving into specialised areas such as audit and assurance, risk management, or financial planning. With experience and further training, finance professionals can take on increasingly complex challenges and assume more senior responsibilities within their organisations.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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