Financial Manager

Key Accountabilities (Hats You May Wear)

• Financial Navigator: Accurate reporting budgeting compliance.
  

• Strategic Maestro: Insightful analysis to support business strategy.
  

• Team Captain: Lead inspire and develop the finance team.
  

• Guardian of Integrity: Build and maintain robust internal controls.
  

• Cash Flow Conductor: Manage monitor and forecast cash flow.
  

• Compliance Guru: Ensure statutory compliance (tax Companies Act etc.).
  

• Project Dynamo: Provide financial expertise in technology development projects.
  

• Change Champion: Drive continuous improvement across finance processes and controls
  

Functional Duties and Responsibilities (KPIs & Expectations)

A) Financial Operations Management

Internal Controls

• Design implement and monitor internal controls.
  

• Identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities.
  

• Drive continuous improvements in the finance control environment.
  

• Align controls and processes to support growth in a changing environment.
  

• Review payroll data.
  

Daily Financial Operations

• Manage day-to-day financial operations.
  

• Ensure accurate timely financial statements aligned to standards and regulatory requirements.
  

• Manage cash flow forecasting and monitoring.
  

• Review and authorise local and global payments.
  

• Manage fixed asset process from initiation to reporting including CAPEX processes and the fixed asset register.
  

Financial Reporting

• Review monthly interim and year-end internal and external reporting.
  

• Manage statutory reporting including liaising with auditors and managing the signing process.
  

• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements including the Companies Act and relevant tax regulations.
  

Budgeting and Analysis

• Manage the annual budgeting process end-to-end.
  

• Monitor spend and revenue to ensure targets are achieved.
  

• Provide analysis and insights to support decision-making.
  

Performance Expectations

• Financial statements are 100% accurate and compliant with relevant standards and regulations.
  

• Monthly interim and year-end reporting completed within deadlines.
  

• Optimal cash flow maintained with no shortfalls impacting operations.
  

• Identify and implement process improvements annually to enhance control and reporting efficiency.
  

Team Leadership

• Supervise accounting budgeting and reporting functions.
  

• Lead the team to deliver objectives effectively.
  

• Evaluate team performance and productivity.
  

• Implement people policies and practices consistently.
  

Individual Development

• Coach and mentor direct reports for growth and succession.
  

• Enable skills development and empowerment across the team.
  

Performance Expectations

• High employee engagement supported by regular reviews and meaningful feedback.
  

Strategic Contributions

• Collaborate cross-functionally to align financial goals with business objectives.
  

• Provide financial insight for strategic initiatives and key projects.
  

• Act as an approver/finance expert for technology development projects.
  

• Support delivery of long-term objectives and goals.
  

• Demonstrate and embed the company vision values and culture.
  

Performance Expectations

• Financial expertise successfully integrated into technology development projects meeting timelines and budget constraints.
  

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

Qualifications (preferred)

• CA(SA) preferred
  

• CIMA
  

Experience

• Minimum 3 years experience as a Financial Manager leading a finance team (manufacturing or retail preferred).
  

• Import/export experience advantageous.
  

• Exposure to sub-Saharan African markets advantageous.
  

Knowledge & Technical Skills

• Advanced MS Excel.
  

• Strong capability across MS Office / Google Suite.
  

• IFRS for SMEs.
  

• ERP systems.
  

• Working knowledge of South African Companies Act and tax regulations (minimum requirement).
  

Leadership Skills (Level 3 Leader of Managers/Leaders)

• Sets boundaries; assertive when needed.
  

• Strong performance management; builds effective teams.
  

• Gives/receives feedback; drives candid growth-focused conversations.
  

• High self-awareness; uses personal power responsibly.
  

• Maintains discipline; firm fair consistent.
  

• Courage to challenge the status quo and remove barriers.
  

• Resilience under pressure and through setbacks.
  

• Builds strong relationships; fosters collaboration.
  

• Coaches/mentors; holds people accountable while developing capability.
  

• Scans trends; stays curious and forward-thinking.
  

• Proactive; improves processes for productivity and results.
  

• Decisive under pressure; prioritises and allocates resources effectively.
  

• Communicates complex information clearly to internal/external stakeholders.
  

Job-Specific Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical ability.
  

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
  

• Extremely detail-oriented; solution-focused.
  

• Strong interpersonal skills; engages at all levels.
  

• Proactive results-driven; meets tight reporting deadlines.
  

• Strong leadership and team management.