Finance Manager: Lead Centralized Accounting & Reporting

Xpand Group; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A commercial property services business is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to oversee centralized accounting across multiple regions in South Africa. This hands-on role requires strong management accounting skills and the ability to take ownership of finance functions, ensure accurate reporting, and liaise with auditors. The ideal candidate possesses over 5 years of relevant experience and proficiency in Sage Pastel. Competitive salary and the opportunity to work independently within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience taking books to trial balance.
• Strong management accounting and cash flow experience.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain centralised accounting records across multiple regions.
• Take books to trial balance and prepare monthly management accounts.
• Manage budgeting and cash flow forecasting.
• Process sales invoicing, debtors, and supplier reconciliations.
• Reconcile bank and petty cash accounts.
• Review commissions and assist with month-end payroll.
• Prepare VAT and PAYE for payment.
• Liaise with auditors and support year-end audit processes.

Skills

Taking books to trial balance

Management accounting

Cash flow forecasting

Proficiency in Sage Pastel Partner

Good working knowledge of MS Excel

Tools

Sage Pastel Partner

Pastel Payroll

Job description

A commercial property services business is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to oversee centralized accounting across multiple regions in South Africa. This hands-on role requires strong management accounting skills and the ability to take ownership of finance functions, ensure accurate reporting, and liaise with auditors. The ideal candidate possesses over 5 years of relevant experience and proficiency in Sage Pastel. Competitive salary and the opportunity to work independently within a collaborative team environment.