Finance Manager

Sagen Advisory; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

A diverse Financial Services Group is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee the organisation's financial health through budgeting, reporting, and strategic planning. This role requires at least 4 years of finance experience with leadership duties. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's in finance or accounting and preferably a CIMA or CA(SA) qualification. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from R480,000 to R660,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in finance, at least 1 year in a management role.
• Completed CIMA or SAICA articles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Lead management accounts preparation and variance analysis.
• Present financial performance insights to management.

Skills

Financial Management

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

CIMA or CA(SA) qualification

Tools

ERP systems (Sage, SAP, Oracle, Xero)

Advanced Excel

Job description

A diverse Financial Services Group, established in 2013, is seeking Finance Manager to join them at their offices in the Cape Winelands. The Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing the financial health of the organisation through effective budgeting, financial reporting, statutory compliance, and strategic financial planning. The incumbent will report to the CFO and oversee administrative and finance resources.

The ideal candidate will have completed SAICA or CIMA articles, hold a tertiary financial qualification, and membership to a professional body will be advantageous. Experience with ERP systems such as Sage, SAP, Oracle, or Xero will be a positive but not a hard requirement and must have a minimum of 4 years’ experience.

This is a good opportunity for a person with the required qualifications and experience to join a fast growing business, with excellent prospects for growth within the business and personally.

Key Performance Areas

• Financial Management and Reporting.
• Budgeting and Forecasting.
• Compliance and Regulatory.
• Cash Flow and Treasury Management.
• Team Leadership and Development.
• Internal Controls and Risk Management.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Manage the general ledger and ensure accuracy of all financial transactions.
• Lead the preparation of management accounts and variance analysis.
• Present financial performance insights to senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop annual budgets and rolling forecasts in collaboration with department heads.
• Monitor actual performance against budget and implement corrective measures where needed.
• Provide financial modeling and scenario planning to support strategic decisions.
• Ensure timely submission of tax returns (VAT, PAYE, Income Tax) in compliance with SARS.
• Maintain adherence to the Companies Act, B-BBEE requirements, and any other relevant legislation.
• Liaise with auditors, regulatory bodies, and banks.
• Monitor and manage company cash flow, ensuring sufficient liquidity for operations.
• Oversee bank reconciliations, payment runs, and credit management.
• Manage working capital and optimize debtor and creditor cycles.
• Lead, mentor, and develop finance team members.
• Drive a high-performance culture through effective training, delegation, and accountability.
• Implement and monitor effective financial controls and policies.
• Identify financial risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Oversee insurance, asset registers, and risk assessments.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Honors or postgraduate qualification advantageous.
• CA(SA) or CIMA qualification preferred.
• Completed CIMA or SAICA articles.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in finance, with at least 1 years in a management or supervisory role.
• Experience in the South African financial and regulatory environment.
• Exposure to ERP systems (e.g. Sage, SAP, Oracle, or Xero).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proven leadership and team management capabilities.

Required attitudes and values

• Integrity & Ethical Conduct.
• Professionalism & Reliability.
• Analytical & Strategic Thinking.
• Leadership & Collaboration.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset.

Remuneration

• R480,000 to R660,000 per annum, negotiable depending on experience.