Finance Manager

Games Global Operations Limited; Durban; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Games Global Operations Limited is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the Operational Finance team in Durban. You will oversee entity-level accounting, tax compliance, audit readiness, and cash flow management while providing insightful financial information to executives and board members.

The role focuses on IFRS-compliant financial reporting, intercompany reconciliations, and the development of financial models to support strategic business decisions.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified CA(SA) or Honours Degree in Accounting.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly management accounts, including commentary and variance analysis.
• Manage cash flow planning and reporting.
• Coordinate and review group reporting packs and statutory filings.
• Lead and develop the finance team.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and IFRS alignment.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Analytical mindset

Education

CA(SA) or Honours Degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Navision

Cognos TM1

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Finance Manager to join our Operational Finance team. This role plays a key part in supporting the financial management and reporting activities across the Group, ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely, and insightful financial information to key stakeholders.

The Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing entity-level accounting and financial management for Group companies, taxation compliance, audit readiness, cash flow management, financial analysis, intercompany reconciliations, and Group governance processes. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, the successful candidate will help ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and Group policies while contributing to the overall financial performance and strategic objectives of the business.

This position forms part of the wider Financial Reporting team and is responsible for providing key stakeholders with financial information and analysis relating to the overall performance of the Group, enabling informed decision-making and supporting business growth.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting

• Oversee and finalise:
  • Monthly management accounts, including commentary and variance analysis.
  • Cash flow reporting.
  • Quarterly, interim, and year-end reporting.
  • Regulatory and statutory reporting.
  • Ad hoc reports and analyses as required.
• Perform calculations relating to complex technical IFRS matters as required.
• Coordinate and review the collection and submission of Group reporting packs, ensuring accuracy and adherence to Group timelines.
• Review month-end reports and journals prepared by the team.
• Review all balance sheet reconciliations.
• Understand and adhere to all financial and accounting regulations and legislation.
• Review intercompany reconciliations between Group entities.
• Develop innovative analyses that measure financial and operational performance beyond standard financial statements.
• Provide guidance and direction in relation to regulatory accounting.
• Align jurisdiction-specific and local accounting policies with Group accounting policies and IFRS.

Audit Support

• Manage external and internal audit requirements and ensure readiness for audit purposes.

Leadership and Management

• Manage and support a team of finance professionals.

Cash Management and Banking

• Perform cash flow planning and analysis for entity dividend payouts.
• Maintain cash flow forecasts for entities.
• Review and release supplier payments.

Stakeholder Management

• Maintain relationships with external partners, including banks, auditors, and regulatory agencies.
• Engage with company stakeholders, including executives and board members, to provide financial updates and insights.

Financial Analysis

• Provide insightful financial information to senior executives to support short-term and long-term decision‑making.
• Develop financial models and reporting to meet business requirements and align with Group reporting standards.
• Contribute to the development and execution of the finance strategy.

Tax Compliance

• Compile and maintain the tax compliance tracker for all entities and manage the compliance status of all taxes.
• Provide relevant tax updates to the Group Tax team.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified CA(SA) or Honours Degree in Accounting with 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Relevant industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, IFRS, financial regulations, and tax laws.
• Proficiency in financial software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Microsoft Navision is advantageous.
• Experience with Cognos TM1 is advantageous.
• Internal controls experience is advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to liaise and negotiate effectively with key stakeholders.
• Ability to understand, evaluate, and contribute to the improvement of core finance business processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver accurate results within strict deadlines.
• Strong organisational skills with a proactive and continuous improvement mindset.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Games Global is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and communities. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, neurodiversity or any other protected status. Our dedication to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion is clearly reflected across all our teams. Join us and be a part of an organisation that is truly committed to creating a level playing field for everyone.

Kindly be aware that in order to be employed at Games Global, you need to be 18 years of age or older, in accordance with our industry requirements.