Financial Manager

Headhunters; George; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Manager to oversee the complete financial function of a company in George, Western Cape. The ideal candidate will possess a CA/CIMA qualification and at least 5 years of post-articles experience. Key responsibilities include managing financial reporting, advising on investment avenues, and liaising with auditors. The role requires strong technical accounting skills, commercial insight, and the ability to manage teams effectively.

Qualifications

• 5 years post articles experience required.
• Proven experience as a Senior Accountant or Financial Manager.
• Sound knowledge of accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full financial function of the organization.
• Provide and interpret financial reports.
• Advise on investment options.
• Develop financial trends and projections.
• Conduct cost-reduction reviews.

Skills

Technical accounting expertise

Commercial insight

People management

Financial analysis

Cost accounting

Education

CA/CIMA qualified

Tools

Sage Online

Job description

Overview

Our client, within the manufacturing and project-based environment, is seeking to employ a Financial Manager to manage the full financial function of the organisation. This is a senior role requiring strong technical accounting expertise, commercial insight, and people management capability.

Requirements

• CA/CIMA qualified will be given preference.
• 5 years post articles experience.
• Proven experience as a Senior accountant/ Financial Manager
• Understanding of financial trends both within the company and general market patterns.
• Sound knowledge of accounting software, preferably Sage Online
• People and general management experience will be given preference.
• Industry knowledge-Steel manufacturing, Construction, Laser cutting and Transport/Logistics

Responsibilities

• Management of full financial function.
• Provide financial reports and interpret financial information to managerial staff while recommending further courses of action.
• Advise on investment options.
• Develop trends and projections for the group’s finances.
• Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
• Liaise with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of company finances.
• Correspond with various other departments, discussing company plans and agreeing on future paths to be taken.
• Engage in cost accounting processes to analyse, track, and report on costs associated with business operations.
• Collaborate with relevant departments to gather cost-related information.

Job Type: Full-time

Location

Ability to commute/relocate:

• George, Western Cape: Relia​bly commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Language

• English (Required)
• Afrikaans (Required)

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive a response within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.