General Manager Finance

The Legends Agency; Atlantis; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Atlantis, Western Cape is seeking a Senior Leader to shape its financial future. This role involves managing the annual budget process, preparing management accounts, and ensuring governance compliance. The ideal candidate will have a CA(SA) or BCom degree, with at least 7 years of experience outside auditing, strong systems knowledge, and advanced Excel skills. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and long-term growth.

Benefits

Long-term career opportunity

Dynamic leadership team

Room for influence and results

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of business experience outside of auditing.
• Experience with AI tools for finance is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and variance analysis.
• Lead the annual budget process and cash flow management.
• Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements (VAT, PAYE, etc.).
• Manage teams for Debtors, Costings, and Orders.

Skills

Leadership ability

Strong negotiation skills

Advanced Excel skills

Systems knowledge (Sage Pastel)

Education

CA(SA) or BCom degree

Tools

Sage Pastel

Granite WMS

Job description

Location: Atlantis, Western Cape
Salary: Neg (depending on experience)

About the Role

Senior leadership role responsible for shaping the financial future of the business

Strategic and operational impact with scope to build, innovate, and grow

Long-term career opportunity with room for influence and results

Why Join

Well-established and growing business with long-term prospects

A dynamic leadership team that values initiative, innovation, and accountability

Opportunity to design and improve systems and processes

Role with scope to drive efficiency and continuous improvement

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and review monthly management accounts with variance analysis

Lead the annual budget process and manage cash flow forecasts

Oversee year-end audit and ensure governance compliance

Manage Debtors, Costings, and Orders teams

Negotiate with banks, suppliers, and service providers

Monitor margins, distribution costs, and manufacturing standard costs

Lead systems development, IT procurement, and outsourced IT function

Manage bi-annual stock takes and variance reporting

Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements (VAT, PAYE, IRP5s)

Collaborate with Sales on pricing, budgets, and forecasting

Ensure timely creditor payments and sound cash management

Requirements

CA(SA) or BCom degree with 7+ years of business experience (outside auditing)

Strong systems knowledge: Sage Pastel (essential), Granite WMS (advantageous)

Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, data analysis)

Familiarity with AI tools for finance and business efficiency (advantageous)

Proven leadership ability to manage, mentor, and inspire teams

Commercially savvy, solution-driven, and strong negotiation skills

Ideal Candidate

Balances strategic vision with a hands-on approach

Practical, solution-focused, and motivated by results

Views the role as a long-term opportunity to innovate and grow