Financial Manager I

Unitrans Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Financial Manager to maintain the financial health of their organization. The role involves financial management, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation, leading to transparent financial reporting. Ideal candidates will have a CA(SA), strong knowledge of accounting standards, and a minimum of 3 years of post-qualification experience. This position offers a full-time employment opportunity in Johannesburg.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post-qualification or post-articles experience.
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS and South African tax legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting forecasting activities.
• Manage month-end processes, ensuring revenue and costs are accurately reported.
• Ensure adherence to accounting standards and compliance.
• Monitor and manage cash flow.
• Support planning and oversight of strategic projects.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Regulatory Knowledge

Risk Management

Communication

Technical Proficiency

Leadership

Cost Control

Problem-Solving

Education

CA(SA) qualification and SAICA registration

Minimum qualification: Accounting

Job description

Job Advert Summary

The Financial Manager plays a pivotal role in maintaining the financial health and sustainability of the organization. Operating at a tactical level ensuring that accounting standards and discipline is maintained risk management and regulatory compliance. This position acts as a bridge between field operations head office and external stakeholders contributing to value creation and transparent financial reporting.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Financial Management & Reporting

Lead budgeting forecasting activities.

Manage working capital: Debtors, Creditors, Stock and Cashbook.

Produce and analyse weekly flashes and align them with operational inputs and approved budgets.

Prepare and present Operational and Capex Budgets in collaboration with operations.

Maintain accurate asset registers and financial records.

2. Forecasting & Period-End Close

Analyse and consolidate monthly forecasting inputs.

Manage month-end processes: revenue, costs, provisions and accruals.

Submit monthly reports on working capital to Finance Shared Services.

3. Compliance & Risk

Ensure adherence to accounting standards, company policies and country-specific legislation.

Liaise with auditors and regulators to ensure full compliance.

Identify and mitigate financial risks (e.g. pricing input cost volatility, weather events).

Manage financial audits and implement actions from audit findings.

Maintain internal controls to protect company assets and prevent fraud.

4. Cash Flow & Cost Control

Monitor and manage cash flow ensuring operational liquidity.

Provide cost-saving recommendations and monitor actual vs. budget performance.

5. Strategic Projects & Systems

Support planning and financial oversight of key strategic projects.

Drive the adoption of financial systems and digital tools for accuracy and decision-making.

Assist with system implementations that reduce financial risk.

6. Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

Lead, mentor and develop a team of finance professionals.

Foster a high-performance culture focused on compliance and excellence.

Act as the primary financial contact for government bodies, banks, suppliers and customers.

& Soft Skills

Analytical Thinking : Ability to interpret complex financial data, identify trends and provide actionable insights for forecasting and reporting.

Attention to Detail : Ensures accuracy in period-end close processes, compliance documentation and financial reports.

Regulatory Knowledge : Strong understanding of accounting standards, internal controls and country-specific legislation.

Risk Management : Skilled in identifying, assessing and mitigating financial and operational risks.

Communication : Effectively liaises with auditors, regulators and cross‑functional teams to ensure transparency and compliance.

Technical Proficiency : Proficient in financial systems, digital tools and system implementation to support automation and accuracy.

Leadership : Capable of mentoring teams fostering a culture of compliance and driving continuous improvement.

Cost Control : Experienced in analysing budgets, monitoring expenditures and recommending cost‑saving initiatives.

Problem‑Solving : Adept at resolving issues arising from financial discrepancies, audit findings or process inefficiencies.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum qualification : Accounting
• CA(SA) qualification and SAICA registration
• Minimum 3 years post‑qualification or post‑articles experience
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS and South African tax legislation

Required Experience

Manager

Key Skills

B2B Sales, Arabic Speaking, Adobe Flash, Executive Support, BI

Employment Type : Full‑Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1