Financial Manager

Unique Personnel (PTY) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food processing company in Gauteng is seeking a financial manager to oversee all financial operations. Responsibilities include ensuring accurate reporting to the Trial Balance level and driving improvements in production and stock reporting systems. The ideal candidate will have a BCom in Accounting or Finance, at least 5 years of experience in financial management, and strong knowledge of South African tax laws. This role requires advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP systems like Sage.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in financial management, ideally in food processing or manufacturing.
• Proven experience supervising small finance teams.
• Strong knowledge of South African tax laws and accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial operations.
• Ensure accurate reporting to the Trial Balance level.
• Drive improvements in production and stock reporting systems.
• Maintain a hands-on approach in processing plant operations.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in Excel

Experience with ERP systems

Data analytics tools

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment

Education

BCom in Accounting or Finance + Articles

Tools

Sage

Job description

Overview

Reporting to: Director. Job Purpose: To oversee all financial operations, ensure accurate reporting to the Trial Balance level, and drive improvements in production and stock reporting systems. The role demands a hands-on approach to understand the meat ...

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial operations.
• Ensure accurate reporting to the Trial Balance level.
• Drive improvements in production and stock reporting systems.
• Maintain a hands-on approach to understand the processing plant operations where required.

Qualifications and Experience

• BCom in Accounting or Finance + Articles.
• 5+ years in financial management, ideally in food processing, meat industry, or manufacturing.
• Proven experience supervising small finance teams and improving reporting systems.
• Strong knowledge of South African tax laws and accounting standards.

Skills and Competencies

• Advanced proficiency in Excel, ERP systems (e.g., Sage), and data analytics tools.
• Hands-on mindset with willingness to engage directly in processing plant operations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced plant environment.