FINANCIAL MANAGER

Communicate Finance; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance recruitment agency in South Africa seeks an experienced Accountant to oversee payroll preparation and manage statutory compliance. The ideal candidate must have over 5 years of accounting experience and be newly qualified as a CA (SA). Responsibilities include reviewing financial reports and managing teams. Attention to detail and organizational skills are essential for this role. Interested candidates can connect through the agency's website for more opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience as an Accountant.
• Background in Consumer or Assurance industry is non-negotiable.
• Ability to operate in a fast-moving environment.
• Deadline-driven and accurate
• Experience in consumer or assurance sectors
• Solid understanding of tax legislation and statutory obligations

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly payroll preparation.
• Support and manage statutory compliance (VAT, PAYE, UIF).
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts.
• Manage Senior Financial Administrators and Financial Administrators.
• Assisting with variance analysis and reporting to leadership
• Liaising with auditors and managing audit queries
• Supporting annual budgets and rolling forecasts
• Assisting with cash flow forecasting and planning
• Supporting financial modelling and scenario analysis
• Managing Senior Financial Administrators and Financial Administrators
• Identifying opportunities to improve systems, reporting, and workflows

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Ability to work under deadlines

Strong understanding of tax legislation

Accountant experience

Education

Newly qualified CA (SA) with 2 years of experience

Job description

Responsibilities

• Overseeing monthly payroll preparation
• Supporting and managing statutory compliance (VAT, PAYE, UIF, etc.)
• Reviewing and approving payments, supplier reconciliations, and bank reconciliations
• Preparing and reviewing monthly management accounts
• Assisting with variance analysis and reporting to leadership
• Liaising with auditors and managing audit queries
• Supporting the preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts
• Assisting with cash flow forecasting and planning
• Supporting financial modelling and scenario analysis
• Managing Senior Financial Administrators and Financial Administrators
• Identifying opportunities to improve systems, reporting, and workflows

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum5+years of experience as Accountant
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills
• Deadline‑driven
• Ability to operate in a fast‑moving environment
• Background in Consumer or Assurance industry (non‑negotiable)
• Strong understanding of tax legislation and statutory obligations

Qualification:

• Newly qualified CA (SA) with 2 years of experience

Contact OKUHLE POKILE on 021418 1750, quoting the Ref: CTF022416.

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