• Compliance Champion: Oversee and manage compliance across all aspects of the business, including finance, HR, payroll, tax, and statutory requirements.
• Financial Stewardship: Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, including managing accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Regulatory Expertise: Coordinate tax filings, audits, and ensure adherence to all relevant legal and regulatory standards.
• Contract Management: Review, draft, and manage contracts, ensuring they are legally sound and protect the company’s interests.
• Policy Development: Maintain and update company policies to reflect changes in legislation and best practices.
• Company Secretarial Duties: Manage company records and filings, ensuring compliance with corporate governance requirements.
• Risk Management: Advise senior management on compliance-related risks and implement strategies to mitigate potential issues.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the property management team to ensure accurate tenant invoicing and efficient debtor collections.
• Software Proficiency: Utilise QuickBooks for data capturing, invoicing, and financial reporting.

What you’ll bring:

• Proven Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in a finance or compliance management role within a small to mid-sized business.
• Compliance Expertise: Strong knowledge of regulations related to finance, HR, payroll, tax, and audit in the South African context.
• Financial Acumen: Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial management best practices.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in all financial and compliance matters.
• Organisational Skills: Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex information to various stakeholders.
• Teamwork: A collaborative and proactive approach, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a small, dynamic team.
• Software Proficiency: Knowledge of accounting software (QuickBooks), HR systems, and other relevant tools.
• Property Finance Experience: Experience in property finance is highly advantageous.
• Education: A relevant finance degree is required.

Why join us?

• Meaningful Contribution: Be an integral part of a company that is shaping the future of sustainable urban development and conservation in Durbanville.
• Growth Potential: Contribute to the growth of a dynamic and forward-thinking company with ambitious goals.
• Collaborative Environment: Work within a supportive and close-knit team that values your contributions.
• Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy 24 days of annual leave to recharge and pursue your interests outside of work.

Ready to embark on this exciting journey?
If you are a highly organised, detail-oriented finance professional with a passion for compliance and a desire to contribute to a growing company, we encourage you to apply! Please email your CV and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience to *****@*****.co.za

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• Oversee and manage compliance in finance, HR, payroll, and statutory requirements.
• Coordinate and ensure timely submission of tax filings and audits.
• Review, draft, and manage contracts to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
• Maintain and update company policies to align with regulatory changes.
• Manage company secretarial duties, including maintaining company records and filings.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and legal teams as necessary.
• Advise senior management on compliance-related issues and provide guidance on risk management.
• Ensure that all internal and external reporting requirements are met on time.
• Manage data capturing and invoicing through QuickBooks, including tenant invoicing.
• Prepare, verify, and reconcile weekly payments; manage online banking.
• Oversee debtor collections.
• Record month-end journals and assist in month-end close processes.
• Generate and distribute monthly financial reports.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a compliance or similar managerial role within a small to mid-sized business.
• Strong knowledge of regulations related to finance, HR, payroll, tax, and audit.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
• Knowledge of relevant software (e.g., accounting, HR systems) is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in financial management.
• Experience in property finance is advantageous.
• Relevant finance degree required.

You will play a key role in supporting the company’s operations and ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory, and internal policies. This position covers a broad spectrum of areas, including finance, HR, payroll, tax, audit, contracts, and company secretarial duties.

Please email your CV to *****@*****.co.za.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Persona Staff Pty(Ltd) complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), 2013.