Finance Manager (Operating and Costing)
Job Location:
Johannesburg - 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
Robert Walters South Africa
Duties & Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Management & Reporting
Oversee the full financial function including accounting reporting and complianceFinancial Management & Reporting
Prepare and present monthly management accounts
Ensure accurate bookkeeping and transaction capture within Sage
Manage SARS submissions and tax calculations
Costing & Commercial Support
Manage and maintain costing records and price lists
Provide commercial insights to support pricing and strategic decisions
Partner with operations to optimise stock management dispatch and efficiency
Payroll & Administration
Oversee the payroll function including wages and salaries (60 wage staff and 5-10 salaried staff)
Supervise and support the wages clerk
Manage and oversee admin staff including:Debtors
Creditors
Bookkeeper
Sales Administrator
Process Improvement & Systems
Implement and enhance internal controls systems and processes
Support the internalisation of outsourced functions (accounting and payroll)
Assist with ERP migration from Sage 100 to Sage 200
Treasury & Debtors Management
Manage the treasury function including bank payments
Engage proactively with debtors to resolve outstanding queries including liaising directly with clients where required
Desired Experience & Qualification
Candidate Profile:
Hands-on accountable finance professional with end-to-end ownership experience
Strong operational mindset with the ability to work closely with non-finance teams
Commercially savvy with sound business judgment
Resilient and solutions-driven able to operate in a demanding environment
Confident communicator capable of engaging directly with clients and internal stakeholders
Please send your CV to
Hands-on accountable finance professional with end-to-end ownership experience
Strong operational mindset with the ability to work closely with non-finance teams
Commercially savvy with sound business judgment
Resilient and solutions-driven able to operate in a demanding environment
Confident communicator capable of engaging directly with clients and internal stakeholders
Please send your CV to
Required Experience:
Manager