Finance Manager (Cleaning Division)

Fidelity Services Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the cleaning industry is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee finance functions and ensure compliance with policies and standards. The role involves managing the Finance Department, driving financial targets, and preparing reports. Ideal candidates will have a BCom in Accounting and significant experience in finance management, preferably within the cleaning sector.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years’ experience as a Senior Finance Manager.
• Cleaning industry experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and review all accounting functions.
• Drive achievement of financial targets.
• Prepare monthly reporting packs.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Financial acumen

Effective communication

Relationship building

Education

BCom Degree in Accounting

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

A position for a Finance Manager exists at Fidelity Cleaning Services. The overall purpose of this position is to support the CFO FADT and the Executive of Cleaning, overseeing finance functions. The role’s key focus is to ensure the full management of the Finance Department and compliance with all group policies and accounting standards.

Qualifications, Experience, and Competencies Required:

• BCom Degree in Accounting
• 5-8 years’ experience as a Senior Finance Manager
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Advanced Excel
• Cleaning industry experience (advantageous)
• SAP experience
• Knowledge of IFRS
• Stock Management skills
• Financial acumen
• Planning & Budgeting skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong administration, interpersonal, and customer liaison skills
• Own vehicle and valid driver’s license
• Clear criminal record

Key Areas of Responsibility:

1. Oversee and review all accounting functions within the designated area
2. Drive achievement of financial targets
3. Maintain general accounting, cost accounting, payables, and receivables
4. Consolidate, analyze, and report on financial performance; implement corrective actions
5. Develop and improve control frameworks for accurate reporting and risk management
6. Prepare monthly reporting packs
7. Ensure proper balance sheet structuring
8. Prepare subsidiary annual financial statements
9. Prepare quarterly CEO reports
10. Handle adhoc requirements, including benchmarking for business planning
11. Manage monthly journals and reporting processes
12. Perform profitability analysis monthly
13. Manage open POs and payroll procedures
14. Ensure adherence to cost controls and budgets
15. Manage expense limits and cost-saving initiatives
16. Ensure stock procedures and controls are followed

Core Competencies:

• Leadership
• Success-driven mindset
• Task structuring
• Effective communication
• Innovation
• Resilience
• Adaptability to change
• Relationship building
• Supportiveness
• Attention to detail
• Problem evaluation and investigation
• Stakeholder management
• Flexibility

We reserve the right not to appoint to any advertised position. Preference is given to existing employees, based on merit. We encourage and support Historically Disadvantaged Candidates and Black Female Candidates, with Black Female Candidates given priority in accordance with our transformation policy.

Fidelity Services Group (Pty) Ltd promotes global fair practice and ethical business, emphasizing continuous development of our human capital as our key resource.

If you are not contacted within 10 working days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.