Finance Manager

Hire Resolve; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

13th cheque

Job summary

A financial services firm in Bellville is urgently seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial operations, manage VAT submissions, and provide insights to senior management. The candidate should be a qualified CA(SA) with at least 2 years of post-audit experience. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements and mentoring junior staff. Competitive salary negotiable with performance-based bonuses offered. Great opportunity for a finance professional seeking growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA(SA) with Articles completed and at least 2 years post-audit experience.
• Experience with VAT and annual audits is essential.
• Comfortable working in a finance environment outside insurance.
• EE candidate (African) preferred.
• Caseware experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day financial operations and month-end processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements in compliance with relevant accounting standards.
• Manage VAT submissions and coordinate the annual audit process.
• Provide financial insights and reports to senior management.
• Lead and mentor junior finance staff and maintain internal controls.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis as needed.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax consultants and stakeholders.
• Ensure timely reporting within group deadlines and drive process improvements.

Skills

Financial operations management

Preparation of financial statements

VAT submissions

Mentoring finance staff

Budgeting and forecasting

Education

CA(SA) qualification

BCom Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Caseware

Job description

Our client, a well-established financial services firm is urgently seeking a Finance Manager to join their Bellville.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day financial operations and month-end processes
• Prepare and review financial statements in compliance with relevant accounting standards
• Manage VAT submissions and coordinate the annual audit process
• Provide financial insights and reports to senior management (Group FM and CFO)
• Lead and mentor junior finance staff, ensuring team efficiency and performance
• Maintain internal controls and support compliance requirements
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis as needed
• Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and other stakeholders
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting within group deadlines
• Support process improvements and implement best practices in finance

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified CA(SA) with Articles completed and at least 2 years post-audit experience
• BCom Accounting/Finance degree essential
• Experience with VAT and annual audits
• No insurance industry experience required (but a plus)
• Comfortable working in a finance environment outside insurance is welcome
• Caseware experience beneficial but not mandatory
• EE candidate (African) preferred – management motivation possible if

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive middle-market salary – negotiable
• Bonuses (performance-based)
• 13th cheque

Apply for this role today – contact Mariaan Smit at Hire Resolve or connect via LinkedIn.

You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: https://www.hireresolve.us or email your CV to: [e-mail]

We will contact you telephonically within 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If not, we will keep your CV on file and contact you for any future relevant opportunities.