Finance Manager - Pretoria

Are you a qualified CA(SA) with a passion for financial leadership and team management?

We are recruiting on behalf of a client for a Finance Manager to join their team based in Sandton. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to oversee the financial management of a dynamic organisation, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely reporting to a broad range of stakeholders.

Key Duties:

• Produce and distribute monthly management reports within agreed deadlines
• Prepare consolidated quarterly management accounts for the wider group
• Generate detailed quarterly cash flow forecasts to support working capital planning
• Produce internal and external financial reports, including annual financial statements compliant with IFRS for SMEs and relevant legislation
• Oversee group year-end consolidation processes
• Monitor day-to-day financial operations, including investment accounting, banking, invoicing, and general ledger maintenance
• Supervise and manage the work of four accountants
• Review contracts and author technical papers on investment treatments
• Ensure accurate and timely balance sheet reconciliations, including bank, debtor, creditor, and intercompany accounts
• Develop and enforce finance policies and procedures to mitigate financial risks
• Manage timely payments to SARS and other stakeholders, including payroll reconciliations
• Maintain statutory compliance across relevant bodies such as CIPC, SARS, and ensure required submissions are made
• Oversee income tax computations and submissions for various entities within the group
• Manage external audit arrangements and coordinate the audit process
• Keep abreast of changes in IFRS, tax legislation, and other relevant regulations
• Ensure regular VAT returns and reconciliations are completed and reviewed

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified CA(SA) with at least five years post-articles experience in a finance leadership role
• Strong leadership and employee management skills
• Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal, and public speaking abilities
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• High attention to detail and strong organisational and planning capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and work under pressure
• Integrity, honesty, and adherence to data privacy standards
• Proficiency in financial systems such as SAGE, Caseware, and Hyperion or OneStream

All positions will be filled in accordance with the company's Employment Equity plan. We encourage people with disabilities to apply.

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