Finance Lead

findojobs-za; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Cape Town seeks an experienced finance professional to manage full-cycle finance and payroll administration. Responsibilities include statutory compliance, audit coordination, and team oversight. Candidates should have at least 5–7 years of relevant experience, along with advanced skills in QuickBooks and Excel. This position requires a solid understanding of VAT and accounting principles within the South African payroll context. Interested applicants should send their CVs to apply.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years' experience in full-cycle finance and payroll administration.
• Deep understanding of VAT, accounting principles, and South African payroll regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit VAT, PAYE, UIF, and SDL returns accurately.
• Execute VAT apportionment calculations and assist in audit preparation.
• Lead month-end close processes and coordinate the annual audit.
• Coordinate deliverables of finance and payroll administrators.
• Serve as a technical expert on QuickBooks and payroll software.
• Review and verify bank reconciliations and payment runs.
• Oversee the complete payroll process and statutory filings.
• Drive debtor collections and maintain cash flow.
• Onboard and train new team members on financial systems.
• Identify and implement process improvements.

Skills

Statutory Compliance

Tax Management

Audit & Month-End Management

Team Coordination

Technical Support for QuickBooks

Quality Control

Payroll Management

Collections Oversight

Training & Development

Process Improvement

Education

Matric and a relevant finance or accounting degree

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Payroll Software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Statutory Compliance: Prepare and submit VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL, and other statutory returns accurately and on time.
• Tax Management: Execute VAT apportionment calculations, prepare Income and Provisional Tax documentation, and assist in audit preparation.
• Audit & Month-End: Lead month-end close processes and coordinate the annual audit by preparing all schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Team Oversight: Coordinate the daily, weekly, and monthly deliverables of the finance and payroll administrators, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
• Technical Support: Serve as the go-to technical expert on QuickBooks, payroll software, and complex reconciliations.
• Quality Control: Review and verify bank reconciliations, tenant deposit accounts, payment runs, and journals before management sign-off.
• Payroll Management: Oversee the complete payroll process — including statutory filings, leave management, and payslip distribution.
• Collections & Accounts Payable Oversight: Drive debtor collections and monitor supplier payments to maintain smooth cash flow.
• Training & Development: Onboard and train new team members on financial systems, controls, and processes.
• Process Improvement: Continuously identify and implement improvements to workflows and internal controls to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements

• Education & Experience: Matric and a relevant finance or accounting degree (essential).
• Minimum 5–7 years' experience in full-cycle finance and payroll administration.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in QuickBooks, Excel, and payroll software.
• Deep understanding of VAT, accounting principles, and South African payroll regulations.

To apply, please send your CV to