Job Description

The Financial Manager will be responsible for overseeing the full financial function, ensuring compliance, profitability, and sound financial governance while supporting operational and strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead financial planning, analysis, and reporting, including monthly, quarterly, annual, and Board-level reporting
• Manage internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with tax legislation, governance standards, and financial regulations
• Oversee working capital management, including debtors, creditors, inventory, cash flow, and treasury functions
• Develop, manage, and control annual, 5-year operational and capital budgets aligned with business strategy
• Ensure robust internal financial controls, asset management, insurance coverage, and risk mitigation
• Prepare monthly management accounts, oversee reconciliations, cashbooks, and the trial balance
• Manage the accounting function and provide financial guidance to operational and senior management teams

Key Competencies:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven leadership and people management capability
• Excellent planning, organisational, and decision-making skills
• High level of accuracy, judgement, and attention to detail
• Expert financial and commercial knowledge
• Strong ethical values, integrity, and professionalism

Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Degree or Honours in Accounting or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a general financial management role
• Completed and signed-off accounting articles or equivalent
• Advanced computer literacy
• Strong understanding of financial controls, governance, and strategic financial management

Special Requirements:

• High ethical standards with a strong sense of honesty and integrity
• Approachable leadership style and responsiveness to operational needs

Apply now to take the next step in your finance leadership career.
If you have not received a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be retained on our database for future suitable opportunities.
For more information, contact:
Bianca du Preez
Recruitment Consultant - CA(SA) & General Finance

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