Finance Manager

African Extracts; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A respected manufacturing company is seeking a Financial Manager in Cape Town. As a Financial Manager, you'll oversee an accounts team and manage financial functions within a dynamic FMCG environment, requiring strong analytical and leadership skills. A qualified Chartered Accountant (CA)SA with proficiency in SAGE is essential for this role.

Benefits

Exposure to full financial function

Leadership experience

Stable working environment

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA)SA.
• Proficiency in SAGE and advanced Excel skills are advantageous.
• Strong analytical and leadership skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor an accounts team of four.
• Oversee the SAGE accounting system and maintain costing systems.
• Handle pricing and trade term functions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA)SA

Tools

SAGE

Excel

Job description

A well-established manufacturing business based in Paarden Eiland, supplying FMCG products to all major retailers in South Africa is seeking a Financial Manager to join their team.

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified (CA)SA who is eager to gain experience in commerce and leadership within a stable, systems-driven company.

You’ll work closely with an owner / CEO who has an accounting background and values accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a small accounts team of four.
• Maintain and oversee the SAGE accounting system and integrated costing systems.
• Handle all pricing and trade term functions.
• Drive and interrogate the cost management of the business.
• Oversee all traditional accounting functions including debtors, creditors, payroll, imports, asset and cash management.
• Manage intercompany accounts between trading and holding entities.
• Contribute to system improvements and dynamic costing initiatives to support strategic decision-making.

Requirements

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA)SA.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in SAGE and Excel (advanced level advantageous).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• A hands‑on approach with a focus on process improvement and cost efficiency.

Why Join Us

• Exposure to the full financial function in a fast‑paced FMCG environment.
• Opportunity to gain leadership experience and work closely with top management.
• Stable and well‑structured business with a strong reputation in the industry.

Monthly salary up to R

• depending on the candidate.

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.