Financial Manager

ExecutivePlacements.com - The JOB Portal; Durban; On-site; ZAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial reporting and ensure compliance with accounting standards. This role involves managing the accounting team, coordinating audits, and identifying process improvements in financial operations. The successful candidate will have a CA(SA) qualification and a minimum of 5 years' experience in financial management, preferably within an FMCG or manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• 5 years of financial management experience required.
• Experience in FMCG/manufacturing environment advantageous.
• Ability to manage finance teams and improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Coordinate with departments to ensure accurate financial record.

Skills

Financial Management

Compliance

Process Improvement

Reporting

Team Management

Education

CA(SA) qualification

Tools

Business Management Software

Accounting Software

Job description

Recruiter:

Tower Group

Job Ref:

1905485030

Date posted:

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Location:

Durban, South Africa

SUMMARY:

POSITION INFO:

As Finance Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the process of converting financial transactions into accurate and timely financial reports both locally and for group reporting, for ensuring that the organization's financial records and reports comply with accounting standards and regulations and managing the reporting and administrative finance functions.

What The Role Entails

• Managing the month-end and year-end close process: responsible for ensuring that the month-end and year-end close process is completed accurately and on time, which includes reconciling accounts, preparing financial statements, and reporting to management and Group.
• Ensuring compliance with accounting standards: responsible for ensuring that the organization's financial records and reports comply with accounting standards and regulations.
• Managing the accounting team: Managing the accounting team, which may include supervising staff, setting performance goals, and providing training and development opportunities.
• Identifying process improvement opportunities: Responsible for identifying opportunities to improve the R2R process, such as automating manual tasks, streamlining workflows, and implementing new technologies.
• Managing financial reporting: Responsible for managing the preparation and distribution of financial reports to internal and external stakeholders, such as management, shareholders, and regulatory authorities.
• Coordinating with other departments: Working closely with other departments such as procurement, operations, and sales to ensure that all the financial transactions are recorded accurately and on time.
• Managing internal controls: Responsible for ensuring that the organization has robust internal controls in place to protect the integrity of its financial records and reports.
• Managing external audits: Responsible for coordinating with external auditors to ensure that the organization's financial statements are accurate and compliant with accounting standards.
  
  

Preferred Experience

• CA(SA) qualification
• 5 years’ financial management experience
• Experience within a FMCG/manufacturing environment advantageous.
• Experience in working on business management and accounting software