Finance Manager

Persona Staff; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturer in Cape Town is seeking a hands-on Financial Manager. This role includes management of the entire finance function and HR-related tasks, supporting strategic decisions in a growing, fast-paced business. Applicants should possess a strong financial background and experience in construction or manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a full-function finance role, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience with HR admin and labour-related matters essential.
• Knowledge of SARS e-Filing and compliance regulations is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Manage full finance function including bookkeeping and bank reconciliations.
• Oversee staff contracts and payroll processing.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and manage audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Integrity

Excel

Pastel

Job description

Our client, a well-established manufacturer and installer of custom aluminium and glass glazing solutions for the residential, commercial, and retail markets, is looking for a hands-on Financial Manager to take full ownership of the finance function.With over a decade of experience and a strong reputation in delivering high-quality, non-standard aluminium products – from frameless stacking doors and skylights to automated shopfronts – they continue to grow and serve top developers, contractors, and private clients across the Western Cape.

Key Responsibilities

Finance & Reporting

• Manage the full finance function, including bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, and supplier payments.
• Handle creditors and debtors, ensuring accurate records and timely transactions.
• Prepare and submit VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL, and all other statutory returns via SARS eFiling.
• Manage all SARS correspondence and ensure compliance with tax legislation.
• Produce monthly management accounts, assist with budgeting and cash flow forecasting.
• Coordinate with external auditors and prepare for year-end audits.
• Ensure compliance and submissions to the Building Industry Bargaining Council (BIBC).
• Maintain and improve financial systems, controls, and processes.
• Support senior management with financial reporting and strategic input.

Finance & Reporting

• Process fortnightly and monthly payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Handle staff contracts, onboarding documentation, and personnel file management.
• Assist with disciplinary processes, including attending to arbitrations, hearings, and CCMA matters.
• Support HR-related compliance in line with labour regulations and bargaining council requirements.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a full-function finance role, ideally in a construction, manufacturing, or project-based environment.
• Experience handling HR admin and labour-related matters is essential.
• Sound knowledge of SARS e-Filing, statutory compliance, and BIBC regulations.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel and Pastel.
• Excellent attention to detail, integrity, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, fast-paced business where your expertise will directly support strategic decisions and operational excellence.

To apply, please send your CV with your salary expectations 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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Vision
PERSONA’s vision is to allow our Clients to focus on their core activities, and let PERSONA manage the responsibility of staff recruitment; ensuring the perfect fit between candidate and client for the most efficient and effective workforce.
PERSONA is committed to delivering the best service to our clients and candidates.

We recruit in the following industries:
Financial Services, Manufacturing, Engineering, Retail, Banking, Telecommunications, Information technology, Electronics, Logistics, Mechanical, Sales & Marketing, Office Support, Warehousing, Distribution and Supervision Staff

Services offered:
To our clients:-
Recruitment of permanent staff at all levels
In depth staff selection
Salary surveys
Advertising of available positions
Comprehensive interviewing
Screening of potential candidates according to client’s specifications
Reference checks (on possible candidate)
ITC checks (on possible candidate)
Criminal checks (on possible candidate)
More background checks on request.
Psychometric testing (additional services)
Preparing of Job descriptions
PERSONA commits to adhere to industry standards and policies.

To possible candidate and job seekers:-
Professional resume
Regular correspondence
Interviewing tips
Summary of client information
Assistance to find the perfect job