Finance Manager

OutsideCapital; Mpumalanga; Sur place; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

OutsideCapital is seeking a seasoned Finance Manager to own financial integrity and reporting for key operational sites. You will partner with site management and report to the Group CFO, contributing to board discussions and driving financial discipline across the portfolio.

Role combines hands-on execution with strategic oversight: leading a dedicated team, ensuring IFRS compliance, cash flow management, and robust internal controls in a heavy industry environment.

Qualifications

• CA (SA) designation with 7–10 years post-article experience in financial accounting.
• Strong IFRS and SARS regulatory knowledge.
• Experience leading accounting teams and delivering management reports.

Responsabilités

• Lead financial management and reporting for key subsidiaries aligned with group standards.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close with detailed financial statements and cash flow analysis.
• Act as primary financial analyst identifying trends, variances and improvement opportunities.
• Ensure General Ledger integrity and timely reconciliations.
• Support external/internal audits and strengthen internal controls.
• Manage Fixed Assets accounting, depreciation, and wear-and-tear schedules.
• Collaborate with senior executives to translate financial data into strategic recommendations.
• Review commercial agreements and leases for financial compliance and favorable terms.
• Mentor accounting team and foster accuracy and development.

Connaissances

Financial leadership

Team management

IFRS knowledge

Management reporting

Formation

CA (SA)

Description du poste

We are seeking a seasoned Finance Manager to take full ownership of the financial integrity and reporting for critical operational sites within our client's portfolio. This is far more than a reporting function; it is a strategic partnership role requiring deep engagement with site management, cross-functional collaboration, and direct input to the Group CFO and Board Committees. You will be instrumental in ensuring compliance, driving efficiency through rigorous analysis, and leading a dedicated team. If you thrive in an environment that demands both hands-on execution and strategic foresight, this is your chance to make a tangible difference in a dynamic heavy industry setting.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the comprehensive financial management and accurate reporting for key operational subsidiaries, ensuring alignment with group standards
• Drive the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely delivery of management accounts, including detailed income statements, balance sheets, cash flow analysis, and ratio interpretation
• Serve as the primary financial analyst, conducting deep-dive reviews to identify financial trends, variances, and actionable opportunities for process improvement across operations
• Oversee the integrity of the General Ledger, ensuring all reconciliations are robust and discrepancies are resolved promptly
• Provide essential support and documentation for internal and external audits, proactively implementing recommendations to strengthen internal controls
• Manage the accounting lifecycle for Fixed Assets, including accurate depreciation and wear-and-tear schedules relevant to heavy operational environments
• Engage strategically with senior executives and department heads, translating complex financial data into clear, strategic recommendations for operational decision-making
• Review and manage key commercial agreements, leases, and supply contracts, ensuring financial compliance and favorable terms
• Mentor and guide accounting team members, fostering a culture of accuracy, compliance, and continuous professional development

Requirements:

• CA (SA)
• 7 to 10 years post-article experience in financial accounting
• Good understanding of IFRS & SARS Regulations
• Substantial experience in managing people and teams, accounting roles, with a focus on financial controls and reporting