Financial Manager

Network International; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in South Africa is looking for an experienced Finance Manager. You will oversee financial management, ensuring compliance and driving process improvements within the organization. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Business or Accounting, along with CPA or ACCA qualifications. Strong experience with ERP systems and advanced MS Excel skills are crucial for this role. Join us to influence financial governance and develop financial talent in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business or Accounting.
• CPA or ACCA qualification required.
• Strong experience working with large ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Review and manage annual budgets and revised forecasts.
• Coordinate and review half-year and year-end financial results.
• Ensure timely submission of tax returns and oversee treasury matters.

Skills

Strong time management

Leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Accounting

CPA or ACCA qualification

Tools

Kerridge K8

Advanced MS Excel

Job description

Are you an experienced Finance Manager with strong technical expertise and a passion for accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence? Step into a leadership role where you will oversee endâ toâ end financial management, drive process improvements, and support strategic decisionâ making.

An exciting opportunity exists for a Finance Manager to supervise, support, and execute all aspects of finance, accounting, tax reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. The role ensures that financial operations are handled effectively, efficiently, and timeously, with strong internal controls to safeguard against error, fraud, or financial risk.

You will work closely with multiple departments, lead financial reporting cycles, manage ERP systems, coordinate audits, oversee treasuryâ related functions, and drive compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. This position offers the opportunity to influence financial governance, strengthen systems, and develop financial talent.

If you are meticulous, analytical, and passionate about building worldâ class finance processes, this role provides a platform for meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and manage annual budgets and revised forecasts, tracking performance against targets.
• Review cash flow forecasts and ensure accurate, timeous processing of accounting transactions in the ERP system.
• Review monthly management accounts, variance analysis, performance commentary, and present reports to Directors and Exco.
• Project manage implementation of systems and processes, act as ERP superâ user/administrator, and coordinate staff training.
• Oversee general ledger structure, account reconcilations, loan and bank account maintenance, asset register updates, and fixed asset processes.
• Coordinate and review halfâ year and yearâ end financial results and support internal and external audits.
• Ensure timely, compliant submission of tax returns and payments; oversee treasury matters including bank admin and forex management.
• Manage payroll review, statutory declarations, and compliance with local tax authority requirements.
• Oversee billing, collections, debtor management, supplier invoice processing, payments, journal entries, and revenue recognition.
• Drive policy and procedure development, system integration, financial analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Business or Accounting.
• CPA or ACCA qualification required.

Experience

• Strong experience working with large ERP systems (Kerridge K8 advantageous).
• Advanced MS Excel and solid understanding of IFRS and standard accounting principles.
• Strong time management, communication, and active listening skills.
• Critical thinking, leadership, and sound judgment in decisionâ making.
• Highly organised, professional, attentive to detail, and able to work collaboratively within teams.

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