Finance Lead

Persona Staff; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services provider based in South Africa is looking for a qualified finance professional with over 5 years of experience to manage statutory compliance, oversee payroll processes, and lead the finance team. The ideal candidate must possess a finance or accounting degree and be proficient in QuickBooks and Excel. This role requires strong leadership and technical skills in finance regulations and payroll management. Interested candidates should send their CVs to the provided email.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit VAT, PAYE, UIF, and SDL returns accurately.
• Execute VAT calculations and prepare tax documentation.
• Lead month-end close processes and coordinate audits.
• Coordinate finance and payroll team deliverables.
• Serve as the technical expert on QuickBooks.
• Review bank reconciliations and tenant deposit accounts.
• Oversee the complete payroll process including filings.

Skills

Statutory Compliance preparation

Tax Management

Audit preparation

Team Oversight

Technical Support in QuickBooks

Quality Control

Payroll Management

Collections oversight

Process Improvement

Education

Finance or accounting degree

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Payroll software

Job description

wResponsibilities:

• 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 â including statutory filings, leave management, and payslip distribution.

Supporting Responsibilities:

• 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 5â7 yearsâ 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 [e-mail].

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive feedback within 48 hours, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

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