Financial Manager

Pillango Placements; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 446,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

Pillango Placements is assisting a small, entrepreneurial business owner to recruit a Financial Manager who can own the function, get into the detail when required and thrive in a hands-on environment. The candidate should have minimum 23 years post-articles experience; SAICA articles preferred; experience across multiple entities.

Afrikaans and English communications are essential. The salary range is R40k–R60k per month and may be negotiable for a well-qualified candidate; offers are market

Qualifications

• Minimum 23 years post-articles experience.
• SAICA articles highly preferred.
• Experience across multiple entities will be advantageous.
• Afrikaans and English communication skills.

Skills

Post-articles experience

SAICA articles

Financial management

Reporting

Multi-entity experience

Afrikaans communication

English communication

Education

BCom Finance/Accounting degree

SAICA articles

Job description

This role will suit someone who enjoys variety, takes ownership and is comfortable working closely with an entrepreneurial business owner. It is not a large corporate environment the successful person will need to be practical, involved and willing to get into the detail when required.

Please note: A full list of responsibilities is still being finalised. This advert will be updated once the complete job specification is received.

Requirements Minimum 23 years' post-articles experience . Previous experience in a Financial Manager role is preferred. Completed SAICA articles are highly preferred. Experience working across multiple entities or diverse businesses will be advantageous. Strong accounting, reporting and financial management skills. Afrikaans and English communication skills Comfortable working in a small-office, entrepreneurial environment.

Education Minimum BCom Finance, Accounting or related financial degree . Completed SAICA articles highly preferred.

Soft Skills Hands‑on and willing to take ownership. Reliable, committed and accountable. Comfortable working in a tight-knit team. Practical, organised and detail focused. Able to adapt quickly across different businesses and priorities. Mature and confident when dealing directly with senior stakeholders.

Salary The proposed salary range is R40k - R60k per month, but may be marginally negotiable for a better qualified candidate. Any offers will be market related based on qualifications, skills, and experience.