FINANCE MANAGER CA(SA) - Southern Suburbs. CT

Do More Placements; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in finance is seeking an energetic Finance Manager in Cape Town. This role involves guiding the accounting team, overseeing financial activities, and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate has a degree in accounting, CA(SA) qualification, management experience, and expert Excel skills. This full-time position offers opportunities for strategic impact and leadership growth.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of management experience.
• Expert level Excel and hands-on experience with ERP platforms.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and full financial statements.
• Own the annual budgeting cycle and track progress.
• Maintain liquidity and optimize working capital.
• Coordinate year-end audits and manage tax filings.
• Mentor and review the finance team's work.

Skills

Cognos

Forecasting

Hyperion

Dealership Experience

QuickBooks

Accounting

Corporate Finance

Financial Analysis

Financial Modeling

Budgeting

Financial Management

Financial Planning

Education

Degree in Accounting, incl completed Articles

Qualified CA(SA) advantageous

Tools

Excel

ERP platforms

Job description

FINANCE MANAGER CA(SA) - Southern Suburbs. CT

We are searching for an energetic, goal‑oriented Finance Manager who can grow into the role and take full scope of financial leadership. The candidate will guide the accounting team, oversee core accounting activities and ensure regulatory compliance. The mission is to tighten internal controls, lead budgeting and forecasting, manage cash flows, and deliver actionable financial insights that keep operations running smoothly.

What you’ll do

Reporting & Analysis: Prepare monthly management accounts and full financial statements; translate the numbers into clear, concise reports on our financial health and performance.

Budgeting & Forecasting: Own the annual budgeting cycle, design timelines, track progress and analyze variances to suggest corrective measures.

Cash & Treasury: Keep a close eye on cash flow to maintain liquidity; optimize working‑capital areas like inventory, payables and collections; nurture our banking partnerships.

Audit & Tax: Coordinate year‑end audits to ensure we are always audit ready; work alongside tax advisors to keep filings accurate and on schedule.

Team Leadership: Mentor and review the finance team’s work from debtor/creditor reconciliations to daily accounting operations, fostering collaboration and high performance.

Process Enhancement & Projects: Spot opportunities to streamline workflows, champion improvements and support cross‑department projects with financial expertise.

Systems & Tools: Leverage our ERP (e.g., Syspro or similar) and advanced Excel to automate reporting, simplify analysis, and boost accuracy.

Core strengths you’ll bring

• Unwavering integrity and a deep respect for compliance
• Exceptional organizational skills able to juggle competing priorities
• Sharp analytical mind with an eye for detail
• Passion for refining financial processes and systems
• Clear, confident communicator
• Adaptable mindset eager to tackle new challenges and grow

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, incl completed Articles
• Qualified CA(SA) advantageous
• 2–3 years of management experience
• Expert level Excel and hands‑on experience with ERP platforms

Benefits

• Broadened leadership experience
• End‑to‑end finance exposure
• Strategic impact and visibility
• Technical mastery of systems and tools
• Stronger compliance and networking

Key Skills

• Cognos
• Forecasting
• Hyperion
• Dealership Experience
• QuickBooks
• Accounting
• Corporate Finance
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Modeling
• Budgeting
• Financial Management
• Financial Planning

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: 1‑3 years

Vacancy: 1

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