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finance administrator

Stratostaff

Job Location:

Durban - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 8 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our clients based in Durban South area are seeking an experienced Senior finance Managerto join their team

Key Responsibilities but not limited to:

Manufacturing Financial Management & Reporting

Oversee monthly quarterly and annual financial reporting in line with IFRS and OEM reporting standards
Prepare and review management accounts cost reports and operational finance packs
Perform detailed variance analysis on production costs labour overheads scrap and efficiencies
support budgeting and forecasting processes aligned to production volumes and OEM requirements
Ensure accurate allocation of labour and overhead costs in line with manufacturing cost structures

Costing & Operational Finance

Manage standard costing bill of materials (BOMs) and cost roll-ups
Monitor and analyse direct labour indirect labour and overtime costs within a MIBCO environment
Support continuous improvement initiatives by providing financial insight on productivity efficiency and waste reduction
Partner with production and operations managers to drive cost discipline and profitability

Compliance Governance & Controls

Ensure compliance with IFRS tax legislation OEM audit requirements and internal financial controls
Ensure payroll and labour-related costs align with MIBCO agreements and collective bargaining outcomes
Support internal and external audits including OEM customer audits
Ensure accurate and timeous statutory submissions (VAT PAYE UIF SDL etc.)

Unionised Environment & MIBCO Alignment

Work closely with HR and Payroll to ensure financial implications of MIBCO wage agreements allowances shifts and overtime are accurately reflected
Support costing and budgeting of annual MIBCO wage increases and collective agreements
Ensure financial data supports wage negotiations restructuring or operational changes where required
Maintain accurate records to support labour-related financial queries and disputes

Leadership & People Management

Manage coach and develop finance staff within the section (clerks analysts supervisors)
Allocate work monitor workloads and ensure deadlines are met in a high-volume manufacturing environment
Conduct performance management in line with company policies and unionised workplace requirements
Support skills development training and succession planning within the finance function

Stakeholder & OEM Support

Act as a finance business partner to production supply chain HR and plant management
Provide financial input into operational meetings productivity reviews and plant performance discussions
Responding to finance-related queries from OEM customers auditors and internal stakeholders
Support cross-functional projects such as new model launches capacity changes or automation initiatives

Qualifications:

BCom Hons. Degree in Finance Accounting or related field (essential)
Professional qualification or progress toward SAIPA / CIMA / SAICA (advantageous)

Skills Required

Computer Literate (Intermediate).
Good Communication Skills (verbal & written).
Strong Interpersonal & People Management Skills (Analytical Problem-Solving & Decision-Making skills).
Ability to work well in a team.
Agile Leadership Skills to deliver on continuous improvements and projects.
Strong understanding of manufacturing costing and labour cost structures
Solid knowledge of MIBCO agreements and their financial implications
Advanced Excel and ERP system experience (SAP Syspro Oracle or similar)
High Attention to detail.
Ability to work in a highly pressurized environment.
Deadline driven.

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Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

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