Financial Manager

Zohorecruit; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 558,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced Financial Manager to join a well-established fine foods distribution and import business in Stellenbosch. In this role, you will oversee the full finance function, drive budgeting and forecasting, and provide strategic financial insights to senior management.

You will lead a finance team, ensure accurate reporting and compliance, and manage cash flow in a dynamic commercial environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Financial Manager or senior accounting role.
• Finance or accounting qualification is essential; designation advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Experience managing the full finance function within commercial, distribution, wholesale or import business.
• Sound understanding of VAT, taxation, statutory compliance and financial controls.
• Excellent analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership abilities, with experience managing and developing a finance team.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Excel.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage priorities.
• Strong communication with senior management and external stakeholders.
• Proactive, commercially aware and solutions-driven.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full financial function of the business, ensuring accurate reporting and effective financial controls.
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts, financial statements and performance reports.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning to support business objectives.
• Monitor financial performance, analyse variances and provide actionable insights to senior management.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations and general ledger activities.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Ensure compliance with relevant tax legislation, accounting standards and statutory reporting requirements.
• Oversee VAT submissions, tax-related matters and audit preparations.
• Monitor working capital, stock-related financial processes and cost control within the distribution and import environment.
• Manage relationships with banks, auditors, suppliers and other key financial stakeholders.
• Identify financial risks and implement appropriate internal controls and procedures.
• Lead, support and develop the finance team, promoting accountability and operational efficiency.
• Provide financial guidance to management to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, reporting processes and overall business profitability.

Skills

Financial management

Leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Cash flow management

VAT/tax knowledge

Excel

Education

Finance qualification

Professional accounting designation (advantageous)

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Financial reporting systems

Job description

Full time | Kendrick Recruitment | South Africa

Posted On 2026/10/01

Job Information

Finance

R50,000 - R60,000 DOE

City Stellenbosch

State/Province Western Cape

7600

Job Description

Financial Manager – Stellenbosch, Western Cape

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Financial Manager to join a well-established fine foods distribution and import business in Stellenbosch. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with strong leadership abilities, sound financial management experience and a strategic approach to overseeing financial operations within a dynamic commercial environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the full financial function of the business, ensuring accurate reporting and effective financial controls.
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts, financial statements and performance reports.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning to support business objectives.
• Monitor financial performance, analyse variances and provide actionable insights to senior management.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations and general ledger activities.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Ensure compliance with relevant tax legislation, accounting standards and statutory reporting requirements.
• Oversee VAT submissions, tax-related matters and audit preparations.
• Monitor working capital, stock-related financial processes and cost control within the distribution and import environment.
• Manage relationships with banks, auditors, suppliers and other key financial stakeholders.
• Identify financial risks and implement appropriate internal controls and procedures.
• Lead, support and develop the finance team, promoting accountability and operational efficiency.
• Provide financial guidance to management to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, reporting processes and overall business profitability.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a Financial Manager or senior accounting role.
• A relevant finance or accounting qualification is essential; a professional accounting designation would be advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Experience managing the full finance function within a commercial, distribution, wholesale or import business would be highly advantageous.
• Sound understanding of VAT, taxation, statutory compliance and financial controls.
• Excellent analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership abilities, with experience managing and developing a finance team.
• Proficiency in accounting software, financial reporting systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior management and external stakeholders.
• A proactive, commercially aware and solutions-driven approach.

Salary: R50,000 – R60,000 per month, depending on experience.

Industry: Fine Foods Distribution and Import Business.