Financial Manager

KingsleyIrons Recruitment Services CC; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Financial Manager for an established Machinery Company in Boksburg. The ideal candidate will have a BCom degree and a strong background in financial management. Key responsibilities include overseeing reporting, managing a finance team, and ensuring compliance with financial legislation. A minimum of 5 years post-article experience is required, along with strong staff management and advanced Excel skills. This strategic role necessitates hands-on oversight of finance operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post-article experience in a similar role.
• Strong staff management experience – at least 3 years.
• Experience with stock forecasting and import processes.

Responsibilities

• Full oversight of daily, weekly, and monthly reporting.
• Manage, mentor and guide a Finance team of ten staff.
• Prepare monthly management accounts.
• Ensure compliance with VAT and taxation legislation.

Skills

Financial management

Advanced Excel

Staff management

Analytical thinking

Strong communication skills

Education

BCom Degree in Accounting or Finance

Completed SAIPA, SAICA or CIMA articles

Tools

SYSPRO ERP system

Job description

Description/Synopsis

Experienced Financial Manager required for an established Machinery Company, based in Boksburg. The ideal candidate will have a BCom degree, completed articles, and a strong post-article background in financial management. A proven track record in managing stock, imports, and distribution is essential. This is a strategic role but requires “hands‑on” oversight of the finance function for the entity as well as managing a team and direct reporting to the FD.

Minimum Requirements

• BCom Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Completed SAIPA, SAICA or CIMA articles
• Minimum 5 years post-article experience in a similar role
• Strong staff management experience – at least 3 years
• Manufacturing/FMCG or OEM environment experience beneficial
• Advanced Excel
• SYSPRO ERP system experience beneficial
• Experience with stock forecasting, slow‑moving inventory, and import processes
• Strong financial reporting, consolidation and budgeting skills

Main Responsibilities

• Full oversight of daily, weekly, and monthly reporting
• Manage, mentor and guide a Finance team of ten staff
• Prepare monthly management accounts
• Maintain and manage rolling cash flow forecasts and budgeting processes
• Compile quarterly and annual income statement forecasts and budgets
• Oversee inventory and stock control functions
• Supervise cashbook, creditors and debtors team
• Manage fixed asset registers and associated compliance
• Coordinate the audit process, including audit file preparation and finalisation of AFS
• Ensure compliance with VAT, Taxation, and relevant financial legislation
• Review and release payments and payroll variance reports
• Implement and refine finance procedures in line with IFRS

Soft Skills/Additional Info

• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
• Analytical thinker with attention to detail
• Proactive, hands‑on approach
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage a broad range of financial responsibilities and deadlines