Finance Manager

The Recruitment Council; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Financial Manager to oversee the accounting function and financial processes. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience, strong knowledge of IFRS, and project management skills. You will work closely with senior management, ensuring compliance and efficient processes, while managing the Finance Department team. Opportunities for leadership and collaboration abound in this dynamic role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years' experience, preferably with mid-sized companies.
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS and financial regulations.
• Leadership experience in a financial role is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounting function and lead the Finance Department team.
• Oversee monthly reporting and Annual Financial Statements.
• Handle VAT & income tax returns and SARS queries.
• Manage cash flow and forecasts, preparing reports for Exco.

Skills

IFRS compliance

Project management skills

Advanced Excel

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

BCom (Hons) / CTA with Accounting as a major

Tools

Microsoft Office

Xero

Sage

Quickbooks

Job description

The Role

As Senior Financial Manager, you will work closely with the executive team, gaining broad exposure to the business, and be accountable for the accounting function and key financial processes. Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, you will collaborate with senior management and be responsible for :

Managing the accounting function and leading the Finance Department team.

Ensuring IFRS compliance.

Overseeing monthly reporting, Annual Financial Statements, and the audit engagement.

Managing VAT & income tax returns and SARS queries.

Handling insurance matters and budgets.

Key process management, ensuring effectiveness, maintaining efficiencies, and signing off on process compliance activities.

Managing projects from planning to execution and debriefing, coordinating resources, preparing reports, ensuring timely delivery, and alerting management to exceptions.

Cash flow management & forecasts, compiling reports for Exco, Board meetings, and funders, and handling ad hoc tasks.

BCom (Hons) / CTA with Accounting as a major.

Minimum of 15 years' experience, preferably with exposure to mid-sized companies and reporting to external stakeholders.

Leadership experience in a financial role.

Strong working knowledge of IFRS.

Project management skills.

Proficiency in general Microsoft Office tools, especially advanced Excel, and exposure to ERP systems & Xero / Sage / Quickbooks.

Flexibility to adapt to business changes.

Analytical, organized, precise, and meticulous with problem-solving abilities.

Ability to take initiative, learn quickly, and strive for results.

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).

Strong team player and motivator.