Financial Manager (CA)

Time Personnel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Job summary

Time Personnel in Constantia, Cape Town seeks a hands-on Financial Manager (CA) to lead the finance function. You will report to the Directors, manage two finance staff, and own all finance processes to drive improvements and robust controls. The ideal candidate holds a BCom, CA(SA) or equivalent, with 8+ years in financial management and strong Xero/reporting experience. Logistics exposure is a plus, and willingness to work extra hours during peak periods.

Qualifications

• CA/ACCA or equivalent professional qualification is highly regarded.
• Strong knowledge of financial controls and processes.
• Experience in logistics/transport advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop two finance staff.
• Own month-end close and financial reporting to Directors.
• Manage treasury, VAT, audits and statutory compliance.
• Collaborate with directors and suppliers to optimise financial performance.

Skills

Financial acumen

Leadership

Stakeholder management

People management

Education

BCom degree

CA(SA) preferred or Honours / CIMA equivalent

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

Financial Manager (CA) required in Constantia, Cape Town.

Are you a qualified CA looking for a new growth opportunity working for a growing concern based in Constantia, CPT southern suburbs?

Our client requires a hands on FM reporting to the Directors who can manage two finance staff and own all finance processes making improvements and leading the finance team to optimise the best results for their growing concern.

Adaptability and managing and building relationships with suppliers plays an important role for the finance portfolio.

Requirements:

• BCom degree; CA(SA) preferred, or Honours / CIMA equivalent


• Minimum 8 years’ experience in a Financial Manager role, ideally with at least 2–3 years at a senior or group level


• Strong working knowledge of Xero, including report configuration and process optimisation within the platform


• Proven experience managing, mentoring and developing finance staff


• Experience in Logistics / Transport highly advantageous


• Strong, resilient personality — comfortable owning difficult supplier and stakeholder conversations


• Demonstrated ability to design, document and improve financial processes and controls


• Excellent, verifiable track record (contactable references required)


• Willingness to put in additional hours during month-end/year-end and as business needs require

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Team & Reporting
  
  
  
  • Manage and develop two Accounts Payable / Finance Administration staff
  
  
  • Report directly to the Directors on financial performance and risk
  
  
  
  


• Month-End & Reporting
  
  
  
  • Own the month-end close calendar
  
  
  • Process accruals, prepayments, provisions, depreciation, forex revaluations and payroll journals
  
  
  • Sign off all bank, creditors and control account reconciliations monthly
  
  
  • Produce accurate monthly management accounts within deadline
  
  
  • Manage the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow
  
  
  • Lead variance analysis against budget and report on key drivers
  
  
  
  


• Compliance & Audit
  
  
  
  • Review and sign off VAT201 returns
  
  
  • Oversee EMP201 / EMP501 submissions and reconciliations
  
  
  • Prepare the year-end audit file and act as primary liaison for external auditors
  
  
  • Ensure finance records are audit-ready on an ongoing basis, not only at year-end
  
  
  
  


• Payments & Supplier Management
  
  
  
  • Review and authorise the creditors payment run
  
  
  • Personally own difficult supplier negotiations — rate disputes, credit note delays, service failures
  
  
  
  


• Systems & Controls
  
  
  
  • Document, standardise and continuously improve accounting processes
  
  
  • Design, implement and enforce internal financial controls
  
  
  • Maintain and optimise the Xero environment, including integrations and reporting