Finance Manager - Corporate & Subsidiary Oversight

Quantum Foods Holdings Limited; Wellington; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the agricultural sector seeks a Finance Manager to oversee financial compliance and reporting across selected subsidiaries in Africa. The role involves ensuring accurate financial data, maintaining internal controls, and supporting in-country finance teams. The ideal candidate will be a qualified CA(SA) with strong IFRS knowledge and advanced Excel skills, ready to contribute to strategic financial decisions.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ post-articles experience in financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and tax legislation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.
• Provide oversight of African subsidiary financials.
• Coordinate with auditors for timely audit completion.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

CA(SA)

Tools

Sage X3

Excel

Job description

The Finance Manager – Corporate & Subsidiary Oversight will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial compliance, reporting consistency, and oversight of the finance function of selected subsidiaries, including in other African countries. Based at the corporate office, this role combines shared services financial responsibilities (including IFRS and tax compliance) with oversight of in-country finance teams to enhance financial controls, alignment, and reporting quality. This role reports to the Technical Finance Manager.

Purpose of the role

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Support general finance operations within the shared services function by reviewing monthly cost centre reporting, performing specific account clearing and reconciliation functions, and coordinating monthly closure processes to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Ensure timely completion of monthly group reporting and the accurate capture and presentation of financial data to support effective decision-making.
• Maintain and strengthen internal financial controls through oversight of reconciliations, complex transactions, and compliance reviews.
• Ensure accurate and ongoing compliance with IFRS 16 Leases, including accounting processes and related controls.
• Prepare standalone financial statements in accordance with IFRS, coordinating with auditors and internal stakeholders.
• Manage the preparation and submission of VAT returns, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and implementation of appropriate controls.

Subsidiary Financial Oversight

• Provide oversight and high-level review of selected African subsidiary financials, including monthly reporting, budgets, and forecasts.
• Support in-country finance teams by ensuring alignment with group reporting expectations, timelines, and controls.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors to ensure timely audit completion and compliance.
• Assist subsidiary finance teams in preparing financial reporting templates and improving the accuracy and timeliness of submitted data.
• Support in-country management with strategic decisions.
• Guide and support the development and roll-out of finance procedures and assist in-country teams on Sage X3 ERP system queries, compliance, and reporting in line with the Group’s policies.

Requirements for the role

• Qualified CA(SA).
• Minimum 2 years’ post-articles experience in a financial reporting or financial oversight role.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, tax legislation (including VAT), and financial compliance.
• Experience with Sage X3 ERP system will be advantageous.
• Advanced Excel proficiency: ability to analyze, interpret, and present financial data effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working across cultures and departments.

Key Competencies

• Analytical mindset with technical accounting and South African tax strength.
• Accountability, attention to detail, and professional integrity.
• Ability to operate independently while contributing to a wider team.
• Comfort working across business functions and geographies.
• Strong planning and coordination skills.

At Quantum Foods we are committed to Employment Equity and offer a competitive salary package and benefits.

APPLICATIONS

Interested candidates should register and apply through Quantum Foods website: www.quantumfoods.co.za via Careers link.

CLOSING DATE

12 May 2025*

*Please note that candidates who do not receive any response from us within 14 consecutive days after the closing date should accept that they were not successful