Chartered Accountant (Ca(Sa) – Saica Registered

Communicate Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Recruitment in Cape Town seeks a Finance Manager to lead the financial reporting function and partner with executive leadership on growth strategies.

You will oversee IFRS-compliant statements, budgeting, forecasting, and business partnering, driving performance and governance across the finance team. This senior role requires strong stakeholder management and a track record in financial leadership in a corporate environment.

Qualifications

• BCom Accounting or related finance qualification.
• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)).

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the financial reporting function, ensuring IFRS and statutory compliance.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes.
• Provide commercial and financial insights to support executive decision-making.
• Drive financial performance analysis and identify opportunities for business improvement.
• Strengthen internal controls, risk management, and governance frameworks.
• Oversee audit processes and liaise with external auditors and stakeholders.
• Partner with senior leadership to support growth strategies, investment decisions, and operational efficiencies.
• Lead, mentor, and develop finance teams to ensure high performance and succession planning.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes and systems.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

ERP systems

Education

BCom Accounting or related

CA(SA) designation

Tools

ERP systems

BI/analytics tools

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the financial reporting function, ensuring compliance with IFRS and statutory requirements
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes
• Provide commercial and financial insights to support executive decision-making
• Drive financial performance analysis and identify opportunities for business improvement
• Strengthen internal controls, risk management, and governance frameworks
• Oversee audit processes and liaise with external auditors and relevant stakeholders
• Partner with senior leadership to support growth strategies, investment decisions, and operational efficiencies
• Lead, mentor, and develop finance teams to ensure high performance and succession planning
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes and systems

Qualifications

• BCom Accounting, Financial Management, or a related finance qualification
• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA))

Skills and Experience

• Currently employed in a Finance Manager, Financial Manager, Head of Finance, Finance Business Partner, Group Accountant, Financial Controller, Finance Director, or similar finance leadership role
• Post-articles experience within commercial finance, financial management, reporting, audit, or advisory environments
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting, and corporate governance principles
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and business partnering
• Proven ability to influence strategic decision-making through financial insights
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills
• Experience managing finance teams and driving performance
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and commercial acumen
• Experience using ERP systems and financial reporting tools

Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered.