Financial Manager

• Oversee the day-to-day financial operations of the business.
  
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
  
• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
  
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, tax legislation, and statutory reporting requirements.
  
• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes.
  
• Lead the annual audit process and liaise with external auditors.
  
• Monitor financial performance and provide strategic recommendations to management.
  
• Implement and improve financial controls, policies, and procedures.
  
• Analyse financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
  
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger functions.
  
• Manage treasury and cash flow to ensure optimal working capital.
  
• Support business decision-making through financial modelling and analysis.
  
• Mentor, lead, and develop the finance team to achieve departmental objectives.
  
• Collaborate with senior management on strategic initiatives and business planning.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (essential).
  
• Professional registration (CA(SA), CIMA, or SAIPA) will be advantageous.
  
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in financial management.
  
• Proven experience managing a finance team.
  
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
  
• Extensive knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
  
• Sound understanding of IFRS, taxation, and South African financial legislation.
  
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  
• Experience working on ERP or financial systems.
  
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
  
• High attention to detail with strong organisational skills.
  

• Strong leadership and coaching abilities.
  
• Strategic and commercial thinking.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  
• Strong analytical and financial acumen.
  
• Results-driven with exceptional planning and organisational skills.
  
• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment.
  

• Experience in managing the full finance function.
  
• Experience with financial planning and analysis (FP&A).
  
• Exposure to ERP systems such as SAP, Sage, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics would be advantageous.
  
• Experience working in a fast-paced commercial environment.