Job Description

A leading organization in the hygiene and facilities services industry is seeking an experienced and commercially astute Regional Finance Manager to oversee the full financial operations across its KwaZulu-Natal region.
This role is ideal for a hands-on finance professional who thrives in a multi-branch environment and can strengthen financial governance, ensure operational compliance, and drive performance in a fast-paced, service-driven business. You will support senior operations, provide financial leadership to branch teams, and ensure accurate reporting and insight across the region.
Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the complete finance function for the KZN region, covering Debtors, Creditors, Cashbook, and General Ledger.
• Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts, flash results, and variance reports.
• Manage full month-end and year-end close processes.
• Provide commentary and insight into regional Income Statements and Balance Sheets.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements (VAT, Income Tax, PAYE, etc.).
• Lead and facilitate internal audits, ensuring adherence to internal controls and policies.
• Prepare year-end audit packs and liaise with auditors.
• Drive the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts and rolling projections for the region.
• Oversee payroll preparation and review for KZN.
• Authorise and release payments for the region.
• Conduct monthly stock reconciliations, investigate variances, and support stock management.
• Perform monthly Debtors reviews, monitor collections, and reduce risk.
• Hold monthly financial and operational reviews with branch and regional leadership.
• Provide training, guidance and support to branch administration and finance staff.
• Travel across multiple branches within KZN to conduct reviews, audits and operational support.
• Prepare ad hoc financial reports and assist with strategic initiatives as required.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

• CA(SA) or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• Minimum 5 years' financial management experience, preferably within a regional or multi-branch environment.
• Strong exposure to audit, compliance, operational finance and reporting.
• Advanced MS Excel and strong ERP system knowledge.
• Strong analytical capability with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage and challenge stakeholders.
• Able to travel extensively within the KZN region.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines.

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