Finance Manager

Network Finance; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 620,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking a proactive finance professional to take ownership of critical financial operations and contribute to strategic decisions. You will support cross-functional teams and ensure integrity and accuracy in financial reporting within a deadline-driven environment.

The role emphasizes oversight of payable processes, reconciliations, and collaboration with revenue to maintain precise records.

Qualifications

• BCom Degree in Accounting or Finance (essential).
• Honours Degree in Accounting (advantageous).
• CTA qualification (beneficial).
• Minimum 3 years' commercial experience post articles.
• Previous experience in transport or manufacturing sector is essential.
• Advanced Excel with PivotTables and VLOOKUPs.
• Working knowledge of Sage is required.
• Strong analytical and commercially-minded approach.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the accounts payable function and related processes.
• Review, assess, and authorise financial reconciliations.
• Partner with revenue to maintain accurate financial records.
• Manage and support operational finance activities.
• Compile, interpret, and present financial reporting.
• Ensure all reporting deadlines are met timeously.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close procedures.
• Identify and implement process improvements to boost efficiency.
• Provide financial analysis and business support to senior management.
• Maintain compliance with financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Skills

Advanced Excel proficiency

Strong analytical skills

Effective interpersonal communication

Education

BCom Degree in Accounting or Finance

Honours Degree in Accounting

CTA qualification

Tools

Sage

Job description

In this role, you will take ownership of critical financial operations, contribute to strategic decision-making, support cross-functional teams, and ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and able to perform effectively within a deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the accounts payable function and related processes
• Review, assess, and authorise financial reconciliations
• Partner with the revenue department to maintain accurate financial records and reporting
• Manage and support operational finance activities throughout the business
• Compile, interpret, and present financial reporting information
• Ensure all reporting and finance deadlines are achieved timeously
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial close procedures
• Identify and implement process enhancements to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Provide financial analysis and business support to senior management
• Maintain compliance with financial policies, procedures, and internal controls

Job Experience and Skills Required

• BCom Degree in Accounting or Finance (essential)
• Honours Degree in Accounting (advantageous)
• CTA qualification (beneficial)
• Minimum 3 years' commercial experience post articles
• Previous experience within the transport or manufacturing sector is essential
• Advanced Excel proficiency, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs
• Working knowledge of Sage is required
• Strong analytical and commercially-minded approach
• Ability to prioritise workload and perform under tight deadlines
• High level of accuracy and excellent attention to detail
• Effective interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills