Financial Manager

Durban - South Africa

Yearly Salary: ZAR 1100000 - 1100000

Posted on: 18 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Reference: JHB002790-KM-1

Financial Manager - Exciting Leadership Opportunity in Hammarsdale

Duties & Responsibilities

Our client a leading and forward-thinking organisation is seeking a skilled Financial Manager to join their high-performing finance team.

This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role for a finance professional who thrives in a dynamic listed environment. The Financial Manager will be responsible for overseeing the centralised finance operations including accounts payable accounts receivable cash management and general ledger functions ensuring accuracy efficiency and compliance across the group.

The ideal candidate will play a key role in driving process improvement standardisation and automation within the shared services environment partnering closely with business units to deliver high-quality financial support and insights.

The company is a respected innovative business with a strong presence in its sector and a reputation for excellence integrity and growth. With a culture that values collaboration accountability and continuous improvement this is an opportunity to be part of a team that makes a tangible impact on the organisations success.

If youre a results-driven finance professional with a passion for operational excellence and team leadership wed love to hear from you apply today at

Duties:

Establish and monitor SLAs and KPIs to ensure consistent high-quality delivery across all finance processes.
Oversee financial accounting and compliance including IFRS adherence month-end close and maintenance of robust internal controls.
Manage Accounts Payable Creditors and Fixed Assets ensuring accurate reconciliations timely supplier payments and correct asset capitalisation.
Drive process improvement and automation initiatives to enhance accuracy standardisation and scalability within the Shared Services environment.
Review and analyse cash flow forecasts provide tax guidance and ensure compliance with SARS and all statutory requirements.
Coordinate group reporting and audit processes ensuring timely accurate financial reporting and full statutory compliance.
Lead and develop a high-performing finance team fostering a culture of accountability innovation and continuous improvement

Qualifications:

Matric (Grade 12)
A relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting Finance or a related discipline complemented by a CA(SA) designation (essential).

Experience:

3 - 7 years of relevant financial management experience including a minimum of 5 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
Hands-on experience within a SAP environment (preferably SAP R/3 with exposure to FI SD and MM modules).
In-depth understanding of IFRS as well as Income Tax and VAT legislation.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel with strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
Solid exposure to fixed asset management creditor reconciliations and tax compliance processes.
Proven ability to lead and develop finance teams optimise processes and maintain strong governance and accuracy in all financial operations.

Skills & Competencies:

Able to see the bigger picture align financial strategy with business goals and lead organisational change effectively.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the capacity to interpret complex financial data and support strategic decisions.
Demonstrates emotional maturity resilience and sound judgment when managing teams and navigating challenging situations.
Proven ability to inspire guide and develop teams while fostering accountability collaboration and continuous improvement.
Highly deadline-driven detail-focused and committed to delivering quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
Confident communicator with the ability to build trust and influence stakeholders across all levels of the organisation.
Skilled in identifying inefficiencies and implementing improvements that enhance accuracy and operational efficiency.
Advanced Microsoft Excel user with strong SAP (R/3 FI SD MM) experience and a solid understanding of IFRS Income Tax and VAT principles.

If you have not had any response in two weeks please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

Package & Remuneration

R- R- Annually

Required Experience:

Manager

Reference: JHB002790-KM-1Financial Manager - Exciting Leadership Opportunity in HammarsdaleDuties & ResponsibilitiesOur client a leading and forward-thinking organisation is seeking a skilled Financial Manager to join their high-performing finance team.This is a strategic and hands-on leadership rol...