Finance Manager

Acumen Group; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Acumen Group in Cape Town is seeking a Financial Manager to lead financial reporting, general ledger accounting, and the preparation of statutory financial statements. You will oversee month- and year-end close processes and balance sheet reconciliations.

The role requires strong Excel and ERP skills, data analysis capability, and the ability to develop and monitor internal controls and financial policies to ensure compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience with financial reporting, general ledger accounting, and preparation of statutory financial statements.
• Balance sheet reconciliation expertise.
• Audit support and coordination.
• Month and year end close responsibilities.
• Budgets vs variance reporting and analysis.
• Strong understanding of accounting standards, tax regulations, and compliance in corporate environment.
• Ability to develop, implement and monitor internal controls and financial policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting and statutory financial statements preparation.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and drive month/ year end close.
• Support audits and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Prepare budgets vs variance analyses and reporting.
• Maintain and improve internal controls and financial policies.
• Utilize ERP systems and advanced Excel for data analysis and reporting.

Skills

Financial reporting

GL accounting

Month end close

Year end close

Budgets vs variance

Reporting

Internal controls

ERP systems

Excel

Data analysis

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

A Cape Town based client is looking for a Financial Manager to join their team.

Duties:

• Experience with financial reporting, general ledger accounting, and preparation of statutory financial statements.
• Balance sheet reconciliation
• Audit
• Month and year end close
• Budgets VS variance
• Reporting
• Solid understanding of accounting standards, tax regulations, and compliance requirements in a corporate environment.
• Ability to develop, implement, and monitor internal controls and financial policies.
• Competence in using financial and ERP systems, advanced Excel skills, and comfort with data analysis tools.