Financial Manager

Financial Manager

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Purpose

The role supports the CFO and executive management with reliable financial information for strategic and operational decision-making.

1. Financial Planning & Analysis

• Coordinate and preparation of annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial plans
• Monitor actual performance against budgets and investigate variances
• Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support business decisions
• Provide management with actionable financial insights and recommendations

1. Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Responsible for on time month-end processes for group and all group relates entities
• Produce accurate monthly divisional and group management accounts within agreed deadlines
• Monthly reconciliations between group companies and intergroup transactions
• Prepare annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS / GAAP for group and group related entities for external auditors
• Ensure compliance and filing with all statutory and regulatory requirements (SARS, VAT, PAYE, IRP 6 and ITA, Companies Act)
• Coordinate annual audits and manage relationships with external auditors

1. Cash Flow & Treasury Management

• Manage daily and long-term cash flow planning
• Oversee all banking activities and loading of payments. CFO/CEO to release payments
• Manage working capital including the oversee of debt collection and the on-time payment of creditors
• Ensure optimal liquidity and free cash flow in the business

1. Risk Management & Internal Controls

• Implement, and maintain effective internal financial controls
• Identify financial and operational risks and implement mitigation measures
• Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures
• Strengthen governance, control environment, and fraud prevention
• Managing the Insurance portfolio of the group and all insurance related matters (audits/renewals/claims)

1. Accounting Operations

• Oversee bookkeeping, tax, and accounts payable/receivable functions of the group and group related entities
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and accounting records
• Ensure accurate reconciliations and timely month-end and year-end close
• Manage accounting systems and continuous process improvement initiatives

1. Business & Strategic Support

• Support executive management with financial analysis
• Evaluate capital projects, and business opportunities
• Assist with contract pricing, costing, and profitability optimisation

1. Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and develop the finance team
• Set performance objectives and conduct regular performance reviews
• Build a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and excellence

• BCom Accounting / Finance or equivalent
• Professional qualification (CA(SA), CIMA, SAIPA) preferred
• 510 years experience in a financial management role
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, tax legislation, and financial controls
• Advanced Excel and accounting system proficiency (e.g., Xero, ERP systems)
• Proven record of leading a team