Financial Manager

Sasso Consulting (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 335,000 - 413,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasso Consulting (Pty) Ltd in Wynberg, Cape Town, is seeking a hands-on Financial Manager to oversee the organisation's finance function. The role demands strong leadership of budgeting, reporting and controls, with immediate start required.

The ideal candidate will have proven senior finance experience, excellent Excel skills and the ability to manage both strategic and day-to-day activities. NGO/NPO exposure is advantageous but not essential for suitable finance professionals.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Proven experience in Financial Manager or senior finance role.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow management and financial reporting.
• Experience preparing management accounts and supporting annual audit processes.
• Strong Excel and accounting systems knowledge.
• Available to start immediately; no notice period required.
• Must be able to work in Wynberg, Cape Town.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for day-to-day financial management.
• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow planning.
• Monitor income and expenditure against approved budgets.
• Maintain strong financial controls, policies and procedures.
• Coordinate annual audits and liaise with auditors.
• Support management with financial analysis for decision-making.
• Ensure funding and donor reporting where applicable.

Skills

Excel

Stakeholder mgmt

Attention to detail

Independent work

Financial leadership

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Financial Manager

Location: Wynberg, Cape Town
Salary: R30,000 – R37,000 per month
Employment Type: Permanent
Availability: Immediate start required

Introduction

An established organisation based in Wynberg, Cape Town is seeking an experienced and hands-on Financial Manager to take responsibility for the organisation's finance function.

This is an urgent appointment, and candidates must be available to start immediately with no notice period.

The successful candidate will be a dependable and detail-oriented finance professional who is comfortable managing both the strategic and day-to-day financial requirements of an organisation. Previous experience within an NGO/NPO environment would be highly advantageous; however, strong Financial Managers from other sectors will also be considered.

The organisation is looking for someone seeking a stable, long-term opportunity who can become an integral part of the team.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day financial management of the organisation.
• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow planning.
• Monitor income and expenditure against approved budgets.
• Maintain strong financial controls, policies and procedures.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Oversee bank reconciliations, general ledger accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure financial records are complete, accurate and maintained appropriately.
• Manage statutory and regulatory financial compliance requirements.
• Coordinate and prepare documentation for annual audits.
• Liaise with auditors, financial institutions and other relevant external stakeholders.
• Prepare financial information and reports for management and relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor cash flow and ensure the organisation meets its financial commitments.
• Identify financial risks and recommend appropriate corrective action.
• Support management with financial analysis and informed decision-making.
• Where applicable, manage financial reporting relating to grants, donor funding and restricted funds.
• Ensure funding is appropriately allocated and expenditure is accurately recorded against relevant budgets.
• Continuously identify opportunities to strengthen financial processes and controls.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Proven experience in a Financial Manager, Senior Accountant or similar senior finance position.
• Strong practical accounting and financial management experience.
• Solid knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow management and financial reporting.
• Experience preparing management accounts and supporting annual audit processes.
• Good understanding of financial controls and statutory compliance.
• Strong Excel and accounting systems skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of financial accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of the finance function.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Must be available to start immediately – candidates serving a notice period cannot be considered due to the urgency of the appointment.
• Must be able to work in Wynberg, Cape Town.

Advantageous Experience

Previous experience within an NGO, NPO, non-profit or donor-funded environment would be highly advantageous, particularly experience involving:

• Grant and donor funding
• Donor or funder reporting
• Restricted funding and allocation of expenditureGrant budgets and financial tracking
• Audit and governance requirements within the non-profit sector

NGO/NPO experience is preferred but not essential. Candidates with strong commercial Financial Management experience, a stable career history and the ability to adapt successfully to a non-profit environment are encouraged to apply.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be hands-on, dependable and financially astute, with the ability to manage the finance function with limited supervision. They should be comfortable working in an environment where sound financial governance, accountability and careful management of resources are essential.

The organisation is particularly interested in candidates looking for a stable, long-term career opportunity rather than a short-term move.

Salary: R30,000 – R37,000 per month
Location: Wynberg, Cape Town
Start: Immediate