Group Financial Manager

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee daily financial operations including accounts payable receivable payroll and general ledger.
• Prepare consolidated annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly quarterly and annual group financial reporting.
• Manage the group annual audit process and liaise with external auditors across all African operations.
• Oversee group tax and vat function and compliance requirements.
• Act as custodian of the chart of accounts and financial system integrity.

Treasury Management

• Manage working capital cash flow and liquidity planning.
• Oversee banking relationships and optimise banking facility utilisation.
• Monitor foreign exchange and interest rate exposures implementing hedging strategies.
• Manage daylight facilities and daily cash flow preparation.
• Develop treasury policies to optimise financial resources.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and statutory requirements.
• Develop and maintain robust internal control environments.
• Establish group and business unit financial policies.
• Handle SARB reporting requirements for foreign payments.
• Conduct regular reviews to identify and mitigate financial risks.

Leadership & Development

• Lead mentor and develop the finance team.
• Foster a collaborative high-performance culture.
• Manage succession planning and training initiatives.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and systems.

• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification mandatory
• Minimum 10 years in financial management
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role within a large corporate environment
• Proven track record managing complex financial operations and leading successful teams.
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting standards
• Extensive knowledge of South African financial regulations and tax laws
• Proficiency in financial enterprise systems and advanced MS Excel
• Strong understanding of treasury management principles
• Strong technical consolidation and accounting skills
• Audit background considered favourable.
• ERP experience required (Sage 300 familiarity preferred especially upgrade/migration experience)