Financial Manager (Temp - Contract)

Synergy Jobs (Pty) Ltd; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy Jobs (Pty) Ltd in Midrand is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the regional finance team and manage IFRS, taxation, and daily operating responsibilities.

The role emphasizes accurate financial reporting, process improvements, and governance support while developing team capabilities and coordinating audits.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Proficiency with MS Dynamics Great Plains.
• Relevant degrees: Matric, BCom Honours; CA(SA) advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the divisional regional finance team and daily operations.
• Prepare management packs and reports monthly.
• Maintain IFRS policies and tax/compliance duties.
• Drive system improvements for reporting accuracy.
• Review group finance schedules and audits support.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

People management

Attention to detail

Education

Matric Certificate

BCom Honours

CA(SA) Advantage

Tools

MS Dynamics Great Plains

Job description

POSITION:

Finance Manager

LOCATION:

Midrand

SALARY:

R600K – R660K per annum

ROLE DESCRIPTION

To manage the divisional regional finance team and various technical aspects related to daily business operations

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Financial

• Accurate and timely completion of allocated work
• Prepare monthly pack and all other reports required by management
• Maintain IFRS policies and procedures
• Taxation responsibilities in terms of income tax, PAYE, VAT and any other related taxation issues
• Manage a team of individuals
• Special projects and ad-hoc assignments
• Review commission calculations
• Completion and review of key group finance schedules prior to submission
• Daily operational issues addressed and resolved in a timely manner with appropriate escalation

Corporate Governance/ Compliance/ Internal Processes

• Monitor Finance compliance related tasks
• Regular review and updates where necessary of Finance policies as allocated
• Involvement in internal and external audits ensuring no material issues are noted
• Drive system improvements where reporting is inaccurate or can be implemented to create efficiencies

People Management / People Development

• Management of finance team, where applicable to ensure agreed deadlines are set and met
• Performance management objectives are clearly defined and measured against for each staff member,
• Training plans are in place where necessary

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required Qualification

Minimum Qualification

• Matric Certificate
• BCom Honours
• CA(SA)(Advantage but not a must)

Relevant Experience

8-12 years’ experience

Relevant Experience Areas

• Up to date accounting knowledge
• Review of financial information
• Understanding of MS Dynamics Great Plains
• People management

CORE COMPETENCIES

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Independent
• Reliable
• Punctual
• Attention to detail

BEHAVIOURAL / LEADERSHIP

• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Networking / Building relationships
• Continuous learning and improvement

INDUSTRY RELATED COMPETENCIES

• Meticulous and Systematic
• Good communication and writing skills
• Good Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word

BUSINESS / PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Customer Service Orientation
• Service Management