Finance Manager – Fourways

Oracle SA; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 558,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

Fourways office-based Finance Manager role overseeing full finance function across multiple entities, with focus on accuracy, compliance, and improvements.

Key duties include payroll oversight, VAT, SARS submissions, audits, and producing board-ready financial reports. Requires a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years in senior finance, and strong Excel/Microsoft 365 skills. Salary R50,000–R60,000 CTC per month.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related qualification.
• Xero experience is ESSENTIAL.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Finance Manager or similar senior finance role.
• Experience managing the full finance function for multiple entities.
• Strong knowledge of management accounts, Annual Financial Statements and audits.
• Extensive experience with SARS submissions, VAT, PAYE, EMP201, EMP501, IRP5 and CIPC.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 administration will be advantageous.
• Excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently while supporting Directors across multiple business functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full finance function across multiple entities.
• Oversee debtors, creditors, banking, asset management, journals and reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate accounting records and monthly financial reporting.
• Review monthly management accounts.
• Assist with Annual Financial Statements and year-end audits.
• Lead, mentor and support the finance and administration team.
• Oversee monthly payroll processing and HR administration when required.
• Coordinate IT assets, software licensing and technology procurement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Xero

Microsoft 365

Job description

Our client a Labour Consultant firm is seeking an experienced and hands-on Finance Manager to take responsibility for the full financial management of a dynamic group of companies. This is a varied role requiring a proactive professional who enjoys being involved in finance, compliance, operations, technology, and business improvement.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Directors, manage the finance team, and ensure the financial health and operational efficiency of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full finance function across multiple entities.
• Oversee debtors, creditors, banking, asset management, journals and reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate accounting records and monthly financial reporting.
• Review monthly management accounts.
• Assist with Annual Financial Statements and year-end audits.

Team Management

• Lead, mentor and support the finance and administration team.
• Allocate workloads and monitor performance.
• Review work for accuracy and ensure deadlines are achieved.
• Provide ongoing coaching and training.

Payroll & HR

• Oversee monthly payroll processing.
• Manage salary increases, bonuses, commissions, leave and payroll reconciliations.
• Assist with HR administration when required.
• Manage company assets issued to employees.

Tax & Compliance

• Manage VAT, PAYE, EMP201, EMP501, IRP5, Provisional Tax, COID and CIPC submissions.
• Liaise with SARS, auditors and tax practitioners.
• Assist with B-BBEE verification requirements.
• Ensure statutory compliance across all entities.

Executive Support

• Prepare Board packs and financial reports.
• Support Directors with financial analysis and strategic projects.
• Assist with ad hoc administrative responsibilities.

IT & Business Systems

• Coordinate outsourced IT service providers.
• Oversee Microsoft 365 administration.
• Support system implementations and process improvements.
• Coordinate IT assets, software licensing and technology procurement.

Office & Property Management

• Coordinate office maintenance and repairs.
• Liaise with landlords, contractors and service providers.
• Manage supplier relationships and office administration.

Banking & Insurance

• Manage banking relationships and insurance portfolio.
• Assist with claims, policy updates and banking facilities.
• Review supplier quotations and purchasing decisions.
• Lead finance and operational improvement projects.
• Identify opportunities for automation and increased efficiencies.
• Strengthen internal controls and business processes.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related qualification.
• Xero experience is ESSENTIAL.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Finance Manager or similar senior finance role.
• Experience managing the full finance function for multiple entities.
• Strong knowledge of management accounts, Annual Financial Statements and audits.
• Extensive experience with SARS submissions, VAT, PAYE, EMP201, EMP501, IRP5 and CIPC.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 administration will be advantageous.
• Excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently while supporting Directors across multiple business functions.

R50,000 – R60,000 CTC per month, depending on qualifications and experience.

Fourways office based