Financial Manager

Rarecruit; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company based in Pretoria is looking for a skilled finance professional to manage monthly accounts and ensure compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will have CA(SA) qualifications, at least 2 years post-articles experience, and be proficient in MS Office with strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include tax return preparation, managing a financial team, and implementing internal controls. This position demands accuracy, strong communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• CA(SA) qualification preferred.
• Minimum 2 Years post articles experience required.
• Knowledge of IFRS and Taxation is essential.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills needed.
• Must be proficient in MS Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Strong attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Review accountants' work and manage financial team.
• Prepare tax returns and statutory submissions.
• Monitor cash flow and implement financial controls.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

CA(SA) (preferable)

2 Years post articles

Tools

MS Office Suite

Sage

Job description

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting standards
• Review of work performed by Accountants
• Compilation on intercompany loan schedules
• Posting of month end and year end journals
• Submission of statutory returns
• Ensure compliance with SARS regulations
• Preparation of income tax and provisional tax returns
• Monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
• Correspondence with SARS
• Managing of financial team
• Liaising with auditors
• Compilation and submission of information required by auditors
• Monitor and manage cash flow
• Ensure accurate payroll processing
• Approval of credit applications
• Implement and monitor internal financial controls
• Developing and analysing forecasts and budgets

Qualifications, Experience, and Knowledge

• CA(SA) (preferable)
• 2 Years post articles
• IFRS
• Taxation
• Knowledge of financial reporting, accounting standards and company tax
• Excellent ability to problem solve along with solid analytical skills, understanding of the business process, and systems optimization
• Good communication skills including presentation skills
• High level of accuracy, analytical skills and attention to detail
• Strong team player
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Deadline driven and ability to work under pressure
• Experience in formulation of accounting policies
• Having the capacity to perform adhoc tasks as required
• Meeting reporting deadlines and perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in setting up and maintaining a strong control environment
• Strong Excel skills
• Solid experience in staff management
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Exposure to Sage would be advantageous
• Solid experience in dealing with internal and external audit reviews
• Strong numeric, organisational and interpersonal skills
• IT literate with experience gained in larger organisation with multiple platforms