Finance Manager

Recruitment Matters Africa Pvt Ltd; Durban; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency based in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking an experienced Finance Director to lead and rebuild the finance function in the company. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with IFRS standards, managing budgeting and reporting for multiple entities, and overseeing audits and statutory reporting. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in finance or accounting and at least 10 years of experience in finance, including 5 years in a leadership role. Strong skills in financial modeling, analytical abilities, and advanced Excel are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years finance experience including 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in logistics, warehousing, or manufacturing preferred.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and South African financial regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and rebuild the finance function to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Implement IFRS-aligned financial systems and reporting structures.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for multiple entities.
• Oversee audits, SARS and CIPC compliance, and statutory reporting.
• Supervise accounting operations, payroll, and cash flow management.
• Present financial results to the Board and Executive Team.
• Develop and maintain banking relationships and financial controls.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Analytical abilities

Leadership skills

Problem-solving abilities

Attention to detail

Cognos

Hyperion

Forecasting

QuickBooks

Corporate Finance

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Financial Management

Financial Planning

Education

Bachelors degree in Financial Accounting, Finance, or Management

Articles or professional membership (e.g., SAIPA, SAICA)

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Lead and rebuild the finance function to ensure compliance and efficiency.

Implement IFRS-aligned financial systems and reporting structures.

Manage budgeting forecasting and financial reporting for multiple entities.

Oversee audits SARS and CIPC compliance and statutory reporting.

Supervise accounting operations payroll and cash flow management.

Present financial results to the Board and Executive Team.

Develop and maintain banking relationships and financial controls.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Financial Accounting Finance or Management (or equivalent).

Articles or professional membership (e.g. SAIPA SAICA) advantageous.

Minimum of 10 years finance experience including 5 years in a leadership role.

Experience in logistics warehousing or manufacturing preferred.

Strong understanding of IFRS and South African financial regulations.

Key Skills

• Advanced Excel and financial modeling proficiency.
• Strong analytical strategic and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Proven experience in turnaround or fast-paced environments.
• High attention to detail and sound decision-making.
• Hands‑on solutions‑driven and operationally focused.
• Cognos
• Forecasting
• Hyperion
• Dealership Experience
• QuickBooks
• Accounting
• Corporate Finance
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Modeling
• Budgeting
• Financial Management
• Financial Planning

Employment Type

Full Time

Vacancy

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