Finance Manager Midrand

Zest Worx; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Gauteng is seeking a Finance Manager responsible for establishing key financial strategies to enhance business profitability. The role entails overseeing budgeting and financial management, performing analysis and reporting, and managing the Finance Team. Candidates should possess a degree in accounting and have at least five years of practical experience. Registration with professional accounting organizations is a plus. The package is negotiable.

Qualifications

• Registration with professional accounting industry organizations is advantageous.
• Minimum of 5 years practical work experience in accounting.
• Experience in BuildSmart payroll, Accounting, and Procurement is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee corporate budgeting, financial management, and monitoring processes.
• Perform financial analysis, reporting, and management activities.
• Hire, train, and evaluate new finance employees.
• Ensure accurate calculation and distribution of salaries and benefits.
• Coordinate financial activities of company entities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and financial regulations.
• Develop accounting procedures to improve efficiency.
• Assist in account payable and receivable activities.
• Prepare financial systems for internal and external audits.
• Manage the Finance Team and report to the CFO.
• Attend meetings and liaise with auditors.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills and team player

Proven leadership and management skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to interact constructively with a diverse range of people

Conceptual thinking

Education

BCOM

BCompt

BAcc

BCOM (Hons)

Tools

BuildSmart

SQL

Job description

Finance Manager

The Finance Manager is responsible for establishing key financial strategies to enhance business profitability.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee corporate budgeting, financial management, and monitoring processes.
• Perform financial analysis, reporting, and management activities.
• Hire, train, and evaluate new finance employees.
• Ensure accurate calculation and distribution of salaries and benefits.
• Coordinate financial activities of company entities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and financial regulations.
• Develop accounting procedures to improve efficiency.
• Assist in account payable and receivable activities.
• Prepare financial systems for internal and external audits.
• Manage the Finance Team and report to the CFO.
• Attend meetings and liaise with auditors.
• Assist senior management as needed.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Education & Qualifications: Any of the following degrees: BCOM, BCompt, BAcc, BCOM (Hons).
• Registration with one or more professional accounting industry organizations is advantageous.
• BuildSmart (Advantageous).
• SQL (Advantageous).
• Work Experience: Minimum of 5 years practical work experience in accounting.
• Experience in BuildSmart payroll, Accounting, and Procurement is advantageous.

Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent interpersonal skills and team player.
• Proven leadership and management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to interact constructively with a diverse range of people.
• Conceptual thinking.

Package & Remuneration

Package is negotiable.