Financial Manager

Pro Personnel; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned finance professional to lead their financial operations. This pivotal role involves overseeing the entire finance function, ensuring compliance with IFRS for SMEs, and managing cash flow and banking relationships. You will drive transformation and innovation within the finance department while providing compassionate leadership to your team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to strategic financial planning and decision-making in a supportive, performance-driven culture. If you have a passion for people development and a track record in financial management, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Leadership role

Growth-oriented consulting environment

Supportive culture

Opportunity for transformation

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant financial management experience.
• Professional membership and completed articles essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full finance function including GL, payroll, taxation, and reporting.
• Coordinate and facilitate the external audit process.

Skills

Financial Management

Advanced Excel

Financial Modelling

IFRS for SMEs

Tax Compliance

Process Automation

Stakeholder Management

Education

BCom Honours (Accounting / Finance)

Professional membership (SAICA/SAIPA/ACCA)

Tools

SAGE Payroll

Xero

Draftworx / CaseWare

Job description

Qualifications & Experience
BCom Honours (Accounting / Finance or equivalent)
Professional membership and completed articles essential (SAICA preferred, SAIPA / ACCA also considered)
10+ years of relevant financial management experience
Advanced Excel & financial modelling skills
Experience with Power BI advantageous

Key Responsibilities
Oversee full finance function including GL, payroll, taxation, monthly reporting, and annual AFS preparation.
Lead the compilation of annual financial statements and group consolidations in line with IFRS for SMEs.
Coordinate and facilitate the external audit process.
Manage cash flow, treasury functions, and banking relationships.
Ensure tax planning and compliance (Corporate Tax, VAT, Transfer Pricing, etc.).
Continuously improve processes through automation and digitisation.
Drive financial risk management, compliance, and policy governance.
Contribute to strategic financial planning and Exco decision-making.
Provide compassionate leadership and team development through coaching and mentorship.

Technical Expertise
Strong knowledge of IFRS for SMEs, SARS e-Filing, and statutory compliance
Working knowledge of systems: SAGE Payroll, Xero, Draftworx / CaseWare
Practical experience in: Month-end closing, Budgeting & forecasting, Payroll processing (EMP, EMP, IT14, VAT returns, etc.), Treasury (AR / AP, FX, liquidity management), Cost optimisation and efficiency improvement, Automation and digital finance tools

Core Competencies
Strategic thinker with strong execution and delivery focus
High integrity, professionalism, and strong business acumen
Exceptional organisational and time management skills
Clear communicator with stakeholder management strength
Resilient under pressure; thrives in deadline-driven environments
Passion for people development and building high-performance teams

What You’ll Get
A leadership role in a growth-oriented consulting environment
Opportunity to drive transformation and innovation in the finance function
Supportive, performance-driven culture
Starting date 1 June