Financial Manager (CA(SA) – Sunninghill, Sandton

Sasso Consulting (Pty) Ltd; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 950,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasso Consulting (Pty) Ltd seeks an experienced Financial Manager (CA(SA)) in Sunninghill, Sandton to lead financial operations with strong governance and strategic input for senior leadership.

The candidate will have a CA(SA) with SAICA registration and at least 7 years of relevant experience, overseeing reporting, budgeting and compliance in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant – CA(SA).
• Registered with SAICA.
• Minimum 7 years' financial management experience.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and statutory compliance.
• Experience leading finance operations and teams.
• Proven budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis skills.
• Excellent analytical, leadership and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full financial management: reporting, budgeting, forecasting, planning.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and annual financial statements.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, controls and risk.
• Lead budgeting processes and monitor performance vs budgets.
• Provide strategic financial analysis to executives.
• Ensure IFRS compliance and tax/regulatory adherence.
• Oversee statutory reporting and external audits.
• Develop and maintain internal financial controls and policies.
• Identify cost optimisation and efficiency opportunities.
• Lead finance team and mentor staff.
• Collaborate with operations to drive business decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Financial governance

IFRS knowledge

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Financial analysis

Communication

Education

CA(SA)

SAICA registered

Tools

ERP/Financial systems

Advanced Excel

Job description

Financial Manager (CA(SA)) – Sunninghill, Sandton

Location: Sunninghill, Sandton, Johannesburg
Salary: R950 000 – R1 300 000 per annum (CTC)
Employment Type: Permanent
Industry: Financial Services / Healthcare

Introduction

We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Financial Manager (CA(SA)) to join an established organisation based in Sunninghill, Sandton.

The successful candidate will be a qualified Chartered Accountant with a minimum of 7 years' relevant experience, strong financial management expertise and the ability to provide strategic financial guidance to senior leadership.

This position requires a hands-on finance professional who can manage financial operations, maintain strong governance and compliance standards, and contribute to the organisation's overall financial performance and growth.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee the full financial management function, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Prepare and present accurate monthly management accounts, annual financial statements and financial performance reports.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, financial controls and financial risk.
• Lead annual budgeting processes and monitor financial performance against approved budgets.
• Provide strategic financial analysis and recommendations to executive management.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, relevant tax legislation and applicable financial regulations.
• Oversee statutory reporting, tax compliance and external audit processes.
• Develop, implement and maintain effective internal financial controls, policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimisation, operational efficiencies and improved profitability.
• Manage financial reconciliations, balance sheet reviews and month-end reporting processes.
• Lead, mentor and manage the finance team to ensure accuracy, accountability and performance.
• Collaborate with operational and executive teams to support business decisions and strategic initiatives.
• Monitor financial risks and ensure appropriate mitigation strategies are implemented.
• Drive improvements in financial systems, reporting processes and financial governance.

Desired Experience & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements – Non-Negotiable

• Qualified Chartered Accountant – CA(SA).
• Registered with SAICA.
• Minimum 7 years' relevant financial management experience.
• Proven experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS, taxation and statutory compliance.
• Demonstrated experience managing financial teams and overseeing finance operations.
• Strong understanding of financial governance, internal controls and risk management.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with ERP or financial management systems.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to engage confidently with senior executives and key business stakeholders.

Advantageous Experience

• Experience within financial services, healthcare, insurance or a regulated corporate environment.
• Experience in strategic financial planning and commercial business partnering.
• Exposure to financial systems implementation, automation or process improvement.
• Experience managing external audits and complex financial reporting requirements.

Key Competencies

• Strategic financial leadership
• Financial reporting and analysis
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Financial governance and compliance
• Commercial and business acumen
• Cash flow and working capital management
• Team leadership and development
• Risk management and internal controls
• Stakeholder engagement
• Process improvement and financial systems

Package & Remuneration

R950 000 – R1 300 000 per annum (Cost to Company)

The remuneration package will be determined according to qualifications, relevant experience and demonstrated financial leadership capabilities.

Additional Information

Location: Sunninghill, Sandton, Gauteng
Function: Finance / Financial Management
Industry: Financial Services / Healthcare
Job Type: Permanent