Finance Manager Boksburg

Burnabys; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading office automation company in Gauteng is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join their team. The ideal candidate will manage financial processes, ensure accurate reporting, and drive financial planning. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, at least 5 years of experience, and strong analytical skills. A competitive salary package is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related work experience in a similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate finance and accounting principles.
• Solid knowledge of financial analysis and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial and accounting processes.
• Prepare financial reports, perform research and analysis.
• Conduct cash flow planning and management.
• Oversee financial activities and transactions.
• Drive financial planning by analyzing performance and risks.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

MSc/MA (advantageous)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Pastel

BPO knowledge

Job description

Job Overview

Finance Manager | Office Automation, Boksburg. Salary: R50 / R.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced FM to join a thriving company within the office automation space.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the financial and accounting processes.
• Prepare financial reports, perform research and analysis, maintain the general ledger, conduct account reconciliations, and assist with audit preparations.
• Financial planning administration, oversee financial activities, and day‑to‑day financial transactions and procedures.
• Cash flow planning, reporting and management.
• Check and sign off on all cash receipts and all journal entries, write‑offs, etc.
• Customer refunds (both cashbook & debtor account adjustments).
• Assist debtors with queries and collections, interaction with customers to resolve disputes.
• Creditors reconciliation (supplier and other expenses) checking & releasing all payments.
• Debtors legal files / bad debts / legal handovers.
• Ensure stock control aligns with company’s forecast and processes.
• Credit applications, credit checks on ITC and approvals, blacklisting defaults.
• Monthly journal entry sign‑offs.
• Ad hoc and monthly financial management reporting requested from CEO or COO.
• Ensure departmental HODs are financially aligned with company’s strategic planning.
• Balance sheet reconciliations.
• Predicted cash flow forecast.
• Analysis and preparation of management accounts.
• VAT reconciliation and submission to SARS.
• Authorizing and releasing payments.
• Implementation and management of effective and efficient internal financial controls.
• Foreign currency bookings and entries with joint authorization from COO.
• Drive the financial planning of the company by analysing performance and risks.
• Maintain constant awareness of the company’s financial position and act to prevent problems.
• Set targets for and supervise all accounting and finance personnel (management accountants, creditors, debtors, etc.).
• Prepare timely and detailed reports on financial performance quarterly and annually.
• Conduct analysis to make forecasts and report to upper executives.
• Ensure adherence to financial law guidelines.
• Liaise with external auditors and provide audit files.
• Accurate and timely reporting; internal control functions, management, reporting and liaison.
• Cash‑flows, working capital management including bank, stock, debtors, accounts payable.
• Budgets and forecasts.
• All duties, functions, management and responsibilities relating to the financial affairs and books of account of the company.
• All tax functions and administration including VAT and normal tax; detailed expense accounts, cost analysis and control.

Desired Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting / finance or relevant field; MSc/MA is advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years related work experience in a similar role.
• Advanced computer skills essential (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook); Pastel and BPO knowledge – advantageous.
• In‑depth knowledge of corporate finance and accounting principles, laws and best practices.
• Solid knowledge of financial analysis and forecasting.

Key Skills & Abilities

• Analytical mindset with strategic abilities.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Attention to detail (work standards).
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, diligent, efficient, teamwork.
• Systematic problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Other

• Willing to travel (if need arises).

Package & Remuneration

• Salary: R50 / R.

Interested?

Please apply through the Pnet Portal.