Financial Manager / Senior Accountant CA (SA)

Fusion Personnel; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Fusion Personnel seeks a Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) to lead the finance function for a manufacturing-focused business in Gauteng. The role requires at least 5 years in financial management with strong expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow, and compliance.

Experience with SYSPRO ERP and in a manufacturing environment, especially chemical manufacturing, is advantageous. You will mentor the finance team and partner with operations to drive performance.

Qualifications

• CA(SA) is essential.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Financial Manager or senior finance management position.
• Manufacturing experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Experience with SYSPRO ERP is highly advantageous.
• Experience in manufacturing environment preferred, chemical manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, accounting principles and statutory requirements.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, cash-flow management and financial controls.
• Sound knowledge of South African tax and statutory compliance requirements.
• Proven experience managing, mentoring and developing a finance team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full financial management function of the business.
• Prepare and analyse financial reports, budgets and forecasts.
• Manage cash flow, cost controls and financial planning processes.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations and statutory requirements.
• Provide commercial insights and financial guidance to support business decisions.
• Develop and maintain effective financial controls and processes.
• Lead, support and develop the finance team.
• Work closely with operational and non-financial stakeholders to drive business performance.

Skills

Financial reporting

Accounting principles

Tax compliance

Team leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Cash flow management

Financial controls

SYSPRO ERP

Education

CA(SA)

Tools

SYSPRO ERP

Job description

Minimum Requirements:

• CA(SA) – Chartered Accountant qualification is essential.


• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Financial Manager or senior finance management position.


• Manufacturing experience is advantageous but not essential.


• Previous experience working with SYSPRO ERP will be highly advantageous.


• Experience within a manufacturing environment is preferred, with chemical manufacturing experience being an advantage.


• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, accounting principles and statutory requirements.


• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, cash-flow management and financial controls.


• Sound knowledge of South African tax and statutory compliance requirements.


• Proven experience managing, mentoring and developing a finance team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the full financial management function of the business.


• Prepare and analyse financial reports, budgets and forecasts.


• Manage cash flow, cost controls and financial planning processes.
  
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations and statutory requirements.


• Provide commercial insights and financial guidance to support business decisions.


• Develop and maintain effective financial controls and processes.


• Lead, support and develop the finance team.


• Work closely with operational and non-financial stakeholders to drive business performance.