Financial Manager

Bizcommunity; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading outdoor adventure retailer in Cape Town is seeking a highly motivated Financial Manager to oversee financial health and operational performance. This role includes developing financial strategies, managing budgets, ensuring compliance, and leading a finance team. Candidates must be CA (SA) registered with up to 3 years of experience. The company is committed to transformation and diversity in its hiring processes.

Qualifications

• 0 to 3 years post-article experience, newly qualified candidates are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies and budgets.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts.
• Prepare, manage, and oversee multiple annual budgets.
• Ensure timely preparation of financial statements and management accounts.
• Lead and mentor the finance team.

Skills

Financial Planning and Analysis

Budgeting and Cost Management

Accounting and Compliance

Team Leadership

Risk Management

Stakeholder Collaboration

Education

CA (SA) registered with SAICA

Job description

Cape Union Mart International (Pty) Ltd has been equipping South African adventurers since , and is South Africa's favourite outdoor adventure store.

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Financial Manager to oversee the financial health and operational performance of various legal entities within the Cape Union Mart Group.

This role requires strategic planning, financial acumen, and the ability to lead a team effectively.

This person needs to be able to work well with team members at various levels within the business, from junior accountants to the CEO / CFO.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Planning and Analysis
  • Develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies and budgets.
  • Monitor and report on financial performance against budgets and forecasts.
  • Conduct detailed variance analyses and provide actionable insights.
• Budgeting and Cost Management
  • Prepare, manage, and oversee multiple annual budgets and components thereof.
  • Ensure cost efficiency and effective resource allocation.
  • Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Accounting and Compliance
  • Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements and monthly management accounts.
  • Preparation of technical accounting journals, e.g., IFRS 16, IFRS 15.
  • Review journals prepared by junior team members.
  • Preparation of annual consolidation and Group Financial Statements.
  • Maintain compliance with all relevant financial regulations and reporting standards.
  • Coordinate external audits and manage relationships with auditors.
  • Review monthly VAT calculations, submit on e‑Filing, and ensure payments are authorised.
  • Prepare certain annual tax calculations.
• Team Leadership
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
• Risk Management
  • Identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Manage cash flow, investments, and financial risks effectively.
• Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Collaborate with senior management to align financial goals with organisational objectives.
  • Provide strategic financial insights to support decision‑making.
  • Provide monthly (planned) and ad hoc reporting to team members at various levels within the business, including the CEO and CFO.
• Operational
  • Review payment reconciliations and release supplier payments.
  • Assist junior team members with technical reconciliations of complex general ledger accounts.
  • Prepare manufacturing division stock counts and perform test counts to assess the accuracy of the process followed by the business.

Qualification

CA (SA) registered with SAICA with 0 (newly qualified) to 3 years post‑article experience.

Please note: The Cape Union Mart Group is committed to transformation.

Appointments and promotions will be made based on candidates who best meet the requirements for the position.

Preference will be given to candidates who will enhance the diversity of the team, aligned to our Employment Equity plan.

Location

Location : Cape Town | Job level : Mid | Reference : #