Financial Manager

NJ PLACEMENT CONSULTING; Rosebank; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

NJ PLACEMENT CONSULTING in Rosebank, South Africa, seeks a qualified mid-level Financial Manager to oversee commercial, financial and operational aspects, reporting to Group Financial Manager. The role demands completion of SAICA/SAIPA articles and a strong passion for business-driven finance.

You will manage debtors, prepare reports, and drive profitability through process improvements, with 3+ years post-articles experience.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Excel and financial modelling.
• Ability to work independently and drive tasks.
• Experience implementing new processes, frameworks, and policies.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and oversee Master Service Agreements with commercial focus.
• Collaborate with PMO to manage all Work Orders and budgets.
• Analyse actual vs projected income and assess financial viability.
• Implement system and process enhancements to boost profitability.
• Manage in-house online financial management software and data accuracy.
• Prepare and interpret monthly financial reports, budgets, and statements.

Skills

Excel

Autonomous work

Process improvement

Education

Finance degree with SAICA/SAIPA_articles

CIMA/CGMA qualification

3+ years post-articles experience

Job description

A specialist corporate and investment banking technology solutions firm is seeking a qualified mid-level Financial Manager. Reporting directly to the Group Financial Manager, this role focuses on the commercial, financial, and operational aspects of the business. The ideal candidate will have completed articles and demonstrate a strong passion for business-driven finance.

No. of Vacancies

1

Specific Skills

Advanced practical proficiency in Excel.

Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously.

Strong track record of driving and implementing new processes, frameworks, and policies.

Responsible For

Commercial

• Oversee and negotiate Master Service Agreements, focusing on commercial terms.
• Partner with the Project Management Office (PMO) to oversee all Work Orders.
• Perform project-level actual vs. projected income scenario analyses and track financial viability.
• Develop objectives-based system and process enhancements to optimize business profitability.
• Manage online financial management software in-house.
• Collate, prepare, and interpret financial reports, budgets, accounts, and statements.
• Conduct strategic analysis to assist executive management with long-term planning.
• Oversee disbursements, including invoice and expense payments.
• Transfer and reconcile data between the timekeeping system and the financial system for invoicing.
• Manage the debtors' book and employee benefit schemes.
• Perform weekly profitability analyses and track budget vs. actuals for revenue and expenses.
• Inspect accounting books and systems to ensure accuracy, compliance with relevant laws and tax regulations, and prompt tax return filings and payments.
• Maintain organized financial records, drive business efficiency, and recommend best practices to leadership.

Accounting Functions

• Prepare month-end journals, including fixed assets, prepayments, and income/expense accruals.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, including VAT returns, PAYE, and statutory tax requirements.
• Own the monthly management reporting pack and assist finance leadership with variance analysis.
• Take responsibility for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages.
• Coordinate with operations teams to ensure correct transaction allocations and issue accurate client invoices.
• Reconcile debtors and creditors, prepare detailed cash flow budgets and forecasts, and support annual financial audits.

Job Nature

Full Time

Educational Requirements

Degree in Finance, Management Accounting, or an equivalent field.

Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles.

CIMA or CGMA qualification.

3+ years of post-articles experience.

Experience Requirements

3+

Job Location

Rosebank - JHB

Job Level

Intermediate Position