Financial Manager
Communicate Recruitment Cape Town
As the Finance Manager, youll take ownership of the entire finance function. Your scope will include financial management and reporting, budgeting and forecasting, compliance and governance, payroll oversight, and operational finance
Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly/annual accounts, board reports, and manage audits
Budgeting & Cash Flow: Oversee budgets, forecasts, variance analysis, and daily cash flow
Compliance: Ensure tax, statutory, and regulatory compliance (SARS, CIPC, PBO reporting)
Operations: Manage creditors, debtors, payroll, insurance, and property cost reconciliations
People Management: Lead and develop the finance team, oversee performance and payroll
Strong knowledge of management accounts, audits, budgeting, and compliance
Skilled in cash flow management, financial reporting, and variance analysis
Proficiency in South African tax, company, and trust legislation
Experience with foreign currencies and international entities (advantageous)
Advanced Excel and accounting systems knowledge
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
This role provides exposure across diverse industries and entities, requiring a confident, detail-oriented professional who enjoys both technical excellence and people leadership
Key Responsibilities:Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly/annual accounts, board reports, and manage audits
Budgeting & Cash Flow: Oversee budgets, forecasts, variance analysis, and daily cash flow
Compliance: Ensure tax, statutory, and regulatory compliance (SARS, CIPC, PBO reporting)
Operations: Manage creditors, debtors, payroll, insurance, and property cost reconciliations
People Management: Lead and develop the finance team, oversee performance and payroll
Strategic Support: Provide financial insights for decision-making and manage ad hoc tasks
Job Experience and Skills Required: Minimum 5 years experience in a Finance Manager or senior accounting role
Proven track record in managing teams (12 direct reports or more)Strong knowledge of management accounts, audits, budgeting, and compliance
Skilled in cash flow management, financial reporting, and variance analysis
Proficiency in South African tax, company, and trust legislation
Experience with foreign currencies and international entities (advantageous)
Advanced Excel and accounting systems knowledge
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
High energy, positive attitude, and ability to work in a dynamic environment
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