Financial Manager

Liham Consulting Pty (Ltd); Durban; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role in KwaZulu-Natal

Professional development

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Liham Consulting Pty (Ltd) seeks a seasoned Financial Manager for a fast-paced manufacturing environment in KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on sound financial strategies, robust controls, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning to support business growth.

Key duties include financial reporting, treasury management, tax compliance, audits, and cost control to optimise cash flow and working capital. You will lead a finance team and partner with operations to improve production cost

Qualifications

• Must hold a relevant commerce degree or equivalent qualification.
• Experience with IFRS for SME and strong financial reporting skills.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, treasury and cost control.
• People management and business partnering across functions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate financial reporting, robust internal controls and IFRS for SME compliance.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting and treasury activities.
• Prepare management reports summarising the business’s financial position.
• Assist with strategic plans, budgets, and financial forecasts.
• Control budgets, overheads, recoveries, cash flow and working capital.
• Maintain accounting, costing, ledgers, A/R, inventory, A/P, payroll and expenses.
• Support internal processes for compliance with guidelines and audits.
• Manage tax and VAT obligations and liaise with auditors.
• Provide insights into production cost and efficiency; participate in business planning.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Team management

Internal controls

Cost management

IFRS compliance

Financial reporting

Tax/compliance

Education

B.Com Accounting or equivalent Commerce qualification

SAICA/SAIPA registration or working towards registration

Tools

Excel

Job description

In a fast-paced manufacturing environment, effective financial management is crucial for sustainable growth and operational excellence. We are seeking a skilled Financial Manager to help our client navigate this landscape, ensuring sound financial strategies that support business expansion while maintaining strong control over costs.

Duties:

• Ensure accurate financial reporting, robust internal controls, and compliance with legislation and IFRS for SME

• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and treasury activities

• Prepare reports for management summarising the business’s financial position

• Assist with strategic plans, budgets, and financial forecasts

• Financial controlling of budgets, overhead costs, recoveries, cash flow, and working capital

• Maintain financial accounting and costing records including general ledgers, accounts receivable, inventory ledgers, accounts payable, payroll, and expense reports

• Coordinate and support internal processes for compliance with business guidelines

• Manage financial risk including insurance

• Review and analyze management reports and prepare annual budget pack

• Oversee treasury operations including cash flow forecasting and bank reconciliations

• Maintain fixed asset register and reconciliations

• Support internal and external audits and liaise with auditors

• Manage and review monthly General Ledger and Balance Sheet reconciliations

• Ownership of VAT and other tax requirements and queries

• Support manufacturing finance including product costing, variance analysis, and inventory records

• Provide financial insights into production efficiency and cost reduction initiatives

• Participate in business planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes

• Manage staff activities, appraisals, and development plans

• Foster a productive corporate culture and staff satisfaction

Requirements:

• B.Com Accounting degree or equivalent Commerce qualification

• SAICA/CIMA/SAIPA registration or working towards registration will be advantageous

• 3-5 years’ minimum experience in a similar role

• People management experience

• Financial management experience

• Financial Reporting

• Budgeting

• Forecasting

• Financial Analysis

• Team Management

• Excel proficiency

Familiarity with the following:

• IFRS standards

• Cost management in manufacturing

• Internal controls and compliance processes

Benefits:

• Opportunity to influence strategic financial decisions within a growing organisation

• Supportive work environment with a focus on professional development

• On-site role in KwaZulu-Natal, offering a collaborative team setting