Finance Manager

OutsideCapital; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

OutsideCapital is seeking a proactive Finance Manager to lead a core finance function, reporting to the Head of Finance and guiding a team of three accountants. You will oversee daily accounting operations, statutory and tax compliance, group reporting, and system automation.

The role offers growth in a modern, agile environment with a focus on process optimization, cloud platforms, and delivering clear financial insights for leadership decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in accounting/finance.
• 5+ years in Financial Manager or senior financial accounting roles.
• Proven experience reviewing team deliverables.
• Strong SARS statutory filing & tax compliance knowledge.
• Excellent communication across organizational levels.
• Self-driven with high accuracy and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of three accountants and mentor performance.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and financial controls.
• Manage payroll, client billing, vendor management, and intercompany recharges.
• Ensure VAT, Provisional Tax, Income Tax, PAYE, and other filings are timely.
• Prepare monthly management packs, budgets, and profitability analysis.
• Support external audit and BB-BEE scorecard processes.
• Drive automation and cloud-system integration for finance data.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Financial reporting

Tax compliance

Communication

Cloud accounting

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

Xero

PaySpace

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Manager to lead our client's core finance function. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance and leading a dedicated team of three accountants, you will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, statutory and tax compliance, group reporting, and system automation.

This role offers an exceptional platform for professional growth within a supportive, modern, and agile environment. If you thrive on optimizing processes, working with cloud-based platforms, and delivering clear financial insights that empower leadership decisions, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Management: Lead, mentor, and review the output of a team of three accountants, fostering a high-performance, collaborative team culture.
• Financial Operations Oversight: Supervise end-to-end accounting processes, including accounts receivable, client billing, vendor management, intercompany recharging, fixed assets, and working capital.
• Payroll & Benefits Management: Maintain payroll accuracy, commission structures, employee benefit tracking, and overall payroll platform integrity.
• Tax & Statutory Compliance: Oversee timely and accurate submissions for VAT, Provisional Tax, Income Tax, Dividend Tax, PAYE, CIPC, and Department of Labour filings.
• Management Reporting & Insights: Prepare insightful monthly management packs, budget forecasts, profitability metrics, and cost-center performance analysis.
• Audit & Assurance: Manage the annual external audit process and support verification processes, including B-BBEE scorecard assessments.
• Systems & Automation: Drive process efficiency by identifying opportunities to automate workflows, integrate cloud systems, and optimize financial databases.

Requirements

Must-Haves

• A recognized Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent financial qualification.
• A minimum of 5 years of proven experience in a Financial Manager or senior financial accounting role.
• Direct experience reviewing team deliverables and managing accounting staff.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of SARS statutory filing requirements and tax compliance.
• Exceptional communication skills with the confidence to collaborate across all organizational levels.
• Strong self-drive, high accuracy, and the ability to work independently to meet tight deadlines.

Nice-to-Haves

• Hands-on experience with modern cloud accounting platforms (e.g., Xero, PaySpace, or similar SaaS tools).
• Exposure to both South African and UK tax/labor regulations.
• Familiarity with South African B-BBEE Generic Codes of Good Practice.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel / financial modeling skills.
• Experience compiling IFRS-compliant financial statements and group management accounts.