Financial Manager CA(SA)

Network Contracting; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized medical aid

Company cell phone

Performance bonus opportunity

Ownership of broad, strategic finance

Job summary

Network Contracting in Soweto seeks a seasoned Finance Manager to lead the finance and administration function, including accounting, payroll, procurement and IT. You will oversee budgeting, forecasting and closures, drive cost accounting and profitability analysis, and manage cash flow and banking relationships.

With a CA(SA) designation and 5+ years in financial or management accounting within manufacturing, you will translate data into strategic actions, ensure statutory compliance and guide

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or advanced diploma in accounting is required.
• CA(SA) designation is mandatory.
• At least 5 years’ experience in financial or management accounting.
• Manufacturing industry experience is highly advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, financial analysis and budgeting.
• Experience with ERP systems, financial controls and statutory compliance.
• Advanced analytical ability and MS Excel skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving and stakeholder management.
• Commercially astute with ability to turn financial data into decisions.
• South African citizenship and reliable own transport.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the finance and administration function including accounting, payroll, procurement and IT.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and closures.
• Drive cost accounting, profitability analysis and financial performance reporting.
• Manage cash flow, treasury, credit control, working capital and banking relations.
• Develop financial models and business cases to support decisions.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, audit, governance and internal controls.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior management and international stakeholders.
• Oversee procurement strategy, supplier management and cost optimisation.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and efficiency.
• Lead, mentor and develop the finance team with a focus on accountability and excellence.

Skills

CA(SA) designation

Advanced MS Excel skills

Leadership & stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Accounting (NQF Level 7)

CA(SA) Qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage the finance and administration function, including accounting, payroll, procurement, IT and related support services.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and month-end and year-end financial closures.
• Drive cost accounting, profitability analysis, margin management and financial performance reporting.
• Manage cash flow, treasury, credit control, working capital and banking relationships.
• Develop financial models, business cases and capital investment analyses to support strategic decisions.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, audit, governance and internal control requirements.
• Provide commercially focused financial insights and recommendations to senior management and international stakeholders.
• Oversee procurement strategy, supplier management, cost optimisation and financial governance.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, efficiencies and overall business performance.
• Lead, mentor and develop the finance team while fostering accountability, continuous improvement and operational excellence.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Accounting (NQF Level 7).
• Must be a CA(SA), not negotiable
• At least 5 years’ experience in financial accounting and/or management accounting.
• Manufacturing industry experience is highly advantageous, preferably within food production or a similar operational environment.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, financial analysis, budgeting and commercial performance management.
• Experience with ERP systems, financial controls, audit processes and statutory compliance.
• Advanced analytical ability and strong MS Excel skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• A commercially astute mindset with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business decisions.
• South African citizenship and reliable own transport.

• Subsidized medical aid
• Company cell phone
• Performance bonus opportunity
• An opportunity to take ownership of a broad, strategic finance portfolio and contribute directly to business growth.