Finance Manager (Manufacturing/Retail)

• B.Com Accounting, Finance or related degree (essential)
• Experience
• Minimum 57 years experience in a Finance Manager or Senior Accountant role
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with strong BOM and production costing knowledge
• Experience working in or supporting a franchise or multi-site retail business (highly advantageous)
• Demonstrated ability to produce individual business unit or store-level P&Ls
• Proven payroll management experience using Payspace, VIP or similar
• Solid understanding of South African tax legislation, SARS e-filing and statutory compliance
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Syspro
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including financial modelling and pivot tables

• Oversee the full accounting function: general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and bank reconciliations
• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, financial statements and variance analysis for the CFO
• Manage daily cash flow, forecasting and working capital across all business channels
• Prepare and submit all statutory returns: VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL and income tax to SARS on time
• Coordinate the annual external audit and serve as the primary liaison with auditors
• Develop/Assist and monitor annual budgets and rolling forecasts by department and business unit
• Design and enforce internal financial controls, policies and approval frameworks
• Support the CFO with board reporting, investor presentations and financial modelling
• Maintain accurate product costing models reflecting raw materials, labour, overheads and wastage
• Monitor and investigate production cost variances and drive corrective action with the factory team
• Oversee stock control, raw material procurement finance, cycle counts and annual stock takes
• Track and report on manufacturing KPIs: yield rates, material utilisation, cost-per-unit and production margins
• Collaborate with procurement to negotiate supplier terms and manage landed cost calculations
• Oversee and review the full monthly payroll for all manufacturing, retail and head office employees
• Ensure accurate processing of earnings, deductions, commissions, overtime and statutory contributions
• Submit EMP201 and EMP501 reconciliations to SARS and manage PAYE compliance
• Manage Employment Equity, COIDA, SETA reporting and ensure compliance according to regulations
• Maintain payroll records, ensure confidentiality and adhere to relevant bargaining council agreements

Consultant: Mellissa Rambally - Dante Personnel Johannesburg