Financial Manager

CA Financial Appointments; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

CA Financial Appointments is seeking an experienced Financial Manager to take full ownership of the accounts function across a busy, multi-entity operation in KwaZulu-Natal. You will lead end-to-end processes from accounts payable to general ledger, drive accuracy, and report directly to the Directors.

You'll manage cash, fixed assets, inventory, cross-border and forex transactions, statutory obligations, and external audits while developing the Accounts team through regular coaching and

Responsibilities

• Managing the full accounts function through to trial balance and balance sheet stage, in line with SA Accounting Practice
• Overseeing accounts payable: creditor reconciliations, supplier management, invoice and PO/GRV sign-off, fleet and telecoms recons
• Overseeing accounts receivable: invoicing, debtors, credit notes, age analysis, DSO management and collections
• Managing cash, petty cash, paycards and the fixed asset register, including depreciation journals
• Supervising inventory control: stock takes, variance reporting, costings and stock code management
• Handling cross-border and forex transactions, including import/export documentation and permits
• Preparing and presenting weekly and monthly financial reports, including income statement and balance sheet
• Managing statutory requirements: Income Tax, VAT and CIPRO
• Liaising with external auditors, lawyers, insurers and banks
• Leading and developing the Accounts department team through regular meetings and performance management

Job description

Do you thrive on turning complex financial operations into clean, accurate numbers leadership can trust? We're looking for an experienced Financial Manager to take full ownership of the accounts function across a busy, multi-entity operation.

Why join this team?

This role sits at the centre of the business's financial health. You'll take end-to-end responsibility for accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash, fixed assets, inventory and export finance, while leading a team and reporting directly to the Directors. It's a role for someone who wants real ownership, not just oversight.

What you will be doing?

• Managing the full accounts function through to trial balance and balance sheet stage, in line with SA Accounting Practice
• Overseeing accounts payable: creditor reconciliations, supplier management, invoice and PO/GRV sign-off, fleet and telecoms recons
• Overseeing accounts receivable: invoicing, debtors, credit notes, age analysis, DSO management and collections
• Managing cash, petty cash, paycards and the fixed asset register, including depreciation journals
• Supervising inventory control: stock takes, variance reporting, costings and stock code management
• Handling cross-border and forex transactions, including import/export documentation and permits
• Preparing and presenting weekly and monthly financial reports, including income statement and balance sheet
• Managing statutory requirements: Income Tax, VAT and CIPRO
• Liaising with external auditors, lawyers, insurers and banks
• Leading and developing the Accounts department team through regular meetings and performance management