Finance Manager CA(SA)

Acumen Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Acumen Group is seeking an experienced Financial Manager (CA(SA)) to take full responsibility for the finance function and provide strategic financial leadership to the executive team in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

The role covers monthly reporting, budgeting, cash management, tax compliance, internal controls, and risk management. You will lead a finance team and support strategic growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (SA) with SAICA registration.
• 5-7 years post-qualification experience in a senior financial management role.
• Experience in Manufacturing and/or Packaging industry.
• Experience managing external audits.

Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for the company's financial records and reporting.
• Prepare and present monthly financial reports, management accounts, and performance analysis to executive management and the Board.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes and ensure compliance with IFRS and statutory requirements.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Manage cash flow, treasury functions, banking relationships, and foreign exchange exposure.
• Oversee debtors, creditors, payroll, and working capital management.
• Assume responsibility for all tax compliance, including VAT, PAYE, and Provisional Tax.
• Coordinate and manage the annual external audit process.
• Maintain and monitor internal controls, financial policies, and risk management frameworks.
• Manage the company's insurance portfolio and business risk strategy.
• Oversee BBBEE reporting and annual verification processes.
• Evaluate capital expenditure projects and maintain fixed asset registers.
• Provide strategic financial analysis and recommendations to support business decision-making.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team across the business.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

CA(SA) (SAICA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

An established and growing manufacturing and packaging business is seeking an experienced Financial Manager (CA(SA)) to take full responsibility for the finance function and provide strategic financial leadership to the executive team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional with strong manufacturing experience who enjoys operating in a hands-on environment while contributing to business strategy and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for the company's financial records and reporting.
• Prepare and present monthly financial reports, management accounts, and performance analysis to executive management and the Board.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes and ensure compliance with IFRS and statutory requirements.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Manage cash flow, treasury functions, banking relationships, and foreign exchange exposure.
• Oversee debtors, creditors, payroll, and working capital management.
• Assume responsibility for all tax compliance, including VAT, PAYE, and Provisional Tax.
• Coordinate and manage the annual external audit process.
• Maintain and monitor internal controls, financial policies, and risk management frameworks.
• Manage the company's insurance portfolio and business risk strategy.
• Oversee BBBEE reporting and annual verification processes.
• Evaluate capital expenditure projects and maintain fixed asset registers.
• Provide strategic financial analysis and recommendations to support business decision-making.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team across the business.

Requirements

• Chartered Accountant (SA) - CA(SA) registered with SAICA.
• Minimum 5-7 years post-qualification experience in a senior financial management role.
• Strong experience within the Manufacturing and/or Packaging industry.
• Proven track record in full financial management and board-level reporting.
• Experience managing annual external audits.
• Solid knowledge of South African tax legislation, IFRS, and the Companies Act.
• Experience managing debtors, creditors, payroll, and treasury functions.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Personal Attributes

• High levels of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Highly organised, deadline-driven, and process-oriented.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop teams.
• Commercially astute with a strategic mindset.