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Western Cape: GROUP FINANCE OFFICER to be based in Cape Town Northern Suburbs posted by MINT KULCA

Western Cape: GROUP FINANCE OFFICER to be based in Cape Town Northern Suburbs posted by MINT KULCA

Posted on 2025-06-18 00:00:00

Job Summary

WHY WORK FOR US 

We’re not everyone’s cup of tea – and we’re okay with that.
But if you thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving space where creativity, collaboration, and growth happen daily, you might just find your people here.
We’re a closely knit, people-centric team with a huge emphasis on care, trust, and transparency. We support each other fiercely – personally and professionally – and we believe that great work starts with a strong sense of belonging.
You’ll be joining a workplace that:

  • Moves fast and adapts even faster.
  • Welcomes open communication and honest feedback.
  • Values initiative, curiosity, and fresh ideas.
  • Is deeply invested in the well-being of its people.

If you’re someone who loves sharing your day with passionate, driven teammates and wants to contribute to something that’s growing, shifting, and challenging in all the best ways, we’d love to meet you.

THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE ARE: 

Required:
– Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Bookkeeping, or Finance
– 5+ years full-spectrum bookkeeping/accounting experience, across multiple entities
– Experience preparing consolidated management accounts and working with external auditors
– Excellent understanding of South African tax and compliance regulations

Beneficial:

– Completion of SAICA or SAIPA articles

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:

  • Full-Function Bookkeeping
    – Process all income, expenses, payroll, and reconciliations up to trial balance
    – Maintain general ledgers across all group entities
    – Manage debtors and creditors, including collections and supplier payments
    – Handle VAT, PAYE, UIF, and EMP201/501 submissions
  • Financial Reporting & Analysis
    – Prepare monthly management reports per entity and for the consolidated group
    – Compile annual financial statements in line with accounting standards
    – Deliver cash flow reports, forecasts, and variance analysis
    – Support strategic decisions through financial insights and scenario modelling
  • Compliance & Audit
    – Ensure compliance with SARS and other statutory requirements
    – Act as the primary contact for external auditors, accountants, and tax advisors
    – Maintain accurate records and documentation for audit readiness
  • Budgeting & Planning
    – Lead annual budgeting across all entities
    – Monitor budget variances and support corrective planning
    – Assist in business planning, growth strategy, and financial forecasting
  • Systems & Process Management
    – Manage accounting and payroll systems (e.g., Sage, Xero, QuickBooks)
    – Establish and maintain efficient financial processes and internal controls
    – Continuously identify opportunities for process improvement
  • Business Partnering
    – Collaborate with business unit managers to clarify the financial drivers of their units
    – Equip leaders with financial insights to support growth, sustainability, and profitability

OUR PURPOSE:

The People Matter Group are dedicated to ending poverty by channelling all business efforts into building sustainable, economically active communities.

OUR VALUES: 

THE PEOPLE MATTER GROUP ARE DRIVEN BY THE FOLLOWING VALUES:

  • Transparency, Integrity, and Authenticity
    We are completely visible and open to scrutiny. We speak honestly to each other about how we feel and what we are thinking in a genuine manner. We disclose information, ask questions, and feel comfortable giving honest answers. We stay professional in our dealings with each other, remain realistic about what can and cannot be done, and honestly share business performance. We will live and display strong moral principles, doing the right thing even when no one is watching or even if it costs us.
  • Unequivocal Excellence 
    We believe in providing incomparable service. Our work will be error-free and of high quality, adding value in every aspect to clients, candidates, our fellow-man, and the community. We will create systems that give our employees confidence in knowing that the right process will produce the right results. Work that is not up to standard will be reviewed until it meets the required level. There will be consequence management for poor-quality work. We will reward Unequivocal excellence both financially and in terms of recognition. We have an insertable hunger for success.
  • Care
    We care for each other in life, not just in the work. Each staff member will treat others with respect and walk in humility in all interactions with stakeholders, creating a sense that it is not about the individual but about the higher purpose.
  • Continuous Improvement and Commitment to Personal Growth
    We are committed to ensuring that employees continuously improve and grow in their roles through our regular hook-up sessions, formal performance management, and performance counseling. We will not shy away from giving feedback and having Courageous Conversations as incidents arise. A focus on continual improvement, the creation of a continual learning environment, and a willingness to spill blood for our Core purpose.
  • Self-Managed Teams
    We value each employee’s contribution and believe in their capabilities. Teamwork within and between business units is an absolute imperative to us. We will create opportunities for collaboration and teamwork within and across business units. We will reward teamwork. As part of performance management, we will evaluate the value that each person brings to the Group and across Business Units. We place high value on job-person fit and will always do our best to ensure the fit at the selection phase. The whole is greater than the sum of the parts.

 
OUR PERKS:

  • Hybrid working environment (post-training and probation period)
  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic, innovative company
  • Close-knit team culture

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