Finance Manager

Top Recruitment; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Finance Manager in Pietermaritzburg to oversee all finance operations. The role requires a minimum of 7 years of experience in financial management, strong analytical and leadership skills, and proficiency with financial software and advanced Excel. Responsibilities include financial accounting, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements.

Qualifications

• Essential experience in Financial Management, Business or Operations Management.
• Manage a team of 10+ staff.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end to end finance operations.
• Prepare annual financial statements and monthly management accounts.
• Monitor financial details to ensure legal compliance.
• Review financial reports to reduce costs.
• Manage budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

Financial software proficiency

Advanced Excel skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Accounting

Grade 12 (Mathematics & Accounting)

Job description

SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager in Pietermaritzburg with 7+ years experience will be required to take ownership and oversee end to end finance operations, ensuring the business runs smoothly and efficiently.

POSITION INFO : KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Logistics and fleet management
• Stores and stock management
• IT management
• Import and export
• Procedure and controls systems
• Ad-hoc projects and requests
• Financial accounting and reporting, preparation of annual financial statements and monthly management accounts.
• Monitor financial details to ensure that legal requirements are met.
• Supervise employees who do financial reporting and budgeting.
• Review financial reports and seek ways to reduce costs.
• Financial planning, budgeting and forecasting
• BBBEE management and audit preparation
• Tax and statutory compliance
• Risk management

  REQUIREMENTS

  • Grade 12 (Mathematics & Accounting an added advantage)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Accounting (essential)
  • Minimum 7 years’ experience in Financial Management, Business or Operations Management with exposure to a similar role with the same responsibilities (essential)
  • Manage a team of 10+ staff
  • Strong analytical, communication verbal and written, and leadership skills
  • Proficient with financial software, advanced Excel