Job Title:                     Financial Manager

Working Hours:          Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00

Reporting To:             Group Financial Manager

Role Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Financial Manager to oversee the full financial function across multiple entities within a group structure. This role requires a hands-on leader with strong technical expertise, commercial acumen, and the ability to manage complex financial operations across multiple jurisdictions.

The successful candidate will play a key role in financial reporting, compliance, cashflow management, and driving process improvements, while leading and developing a high-performing finance team.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Operations

• Oversee the full financial function across multiple entities, including accounts payable, inventory, invoicing, banking, reporting, and related operational areas

• Ensure strong financial controls are implemented, monitored, and maintained

• Ensure accurate recording and reconciliation of transactions across all entities

• Review reconciliations and financial reports prior to submission

Group Accounting & Technical

• Lead monthly and year-end group consolidations

• Assist with the preparation of Annual Financial Statements

• Oversee VAT submissions across all entities

• Manage income tax planning and submissions across multiple jurisdictions

• Ensure compliance with local and international tax regulations

• Manage intercompany transactions, billbacks, and eliminations

• Maintain fixed asset registers and ensure audit readiness

• Oversee instalment sales and financing agreements

• Manage tax authority audits and queries

• Coordinate and support the external audit process

• Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements

Cashflow & Financial Planning

• Oversee cashflow management and forecasting

• Monitor working capital and cost drivers

• Provide financial insights to improve profitability and cash generation

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, manage, and develop the finance team

• Provide training, guidance, and performance management

• Drive accountability and performance across the team

Stakeholder Management

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders including senior management, auditors, banks, regulatory bodies, suppliers, and customers

• Act as a key finance business partner to operational teams

Systems, Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement of financial processes and controls

• Lead system implementations and automation initiatives

• Identify inefficiencies and implement scalable solutions

Reporting

• Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts

• Analyse financial performance and report on variances

• Provide accurate and timely reports to senior management

• Deliver ad hoc reporting and financial analysis as required

Minimum Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting or Finance (NQF Level 7 or higher)

• CIMA, CA(SA), or equivalent qualification advantageous

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in finance, with at least 3 years in a management role

• Experience managing multiple entities within a group structure

• Strong experience in financial reporting, tax, and consolidations

• ERP system experience (Syspro advantageous)

• Advanced Excel skills

• Proven experience managing multiple accounts/books

• Team leadership and management experience

• Experience in project management and system implementation advantageous

• Exposure to multi-country tax environments advantageous

• Tax practitioner experience or working towards registration advantageous

Key Competencies

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

• Commercial mindset with a practical, solution-driven approach

• Resilient and able to handle pressure and tight deadlines

• Strong organisational and time management skills

• Ability to work independently and take ownership

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teams

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Proactive and driven with strong implementation focus

• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving ability

Additional Information

• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times

• Flexible and adaptable to changing business needs

• Committed to continuous professional development

• Adherence to all relevant policies, procedures, and regulations