General Manager Finance

Communicate Ct; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent finance firm in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking an experienced General Manager Finance. The successful candidate will lead the finance department, ensure robust financial reporting and compliance across all operations, and manage a team. Responsibilities include banking relationships, internal controls, and strategic financial leadership. Candidates should have at least 10 years of relevant experience and a Chartered Accountant CA(SA) qualification. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience leading finance teams.
• Background in manufacturing, engineering, shipping or logistics.
• Strong knowledge of financial compliance and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the accounting and finance function with accurate reporting.
• Manage banking relationships and raise finance when needed.
• Implement strong internal controls and drive process improvements.

Skills

Leading finance teams

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Tax planning

SAP experience

Internal controls monitoring

Education

Chartered Accountant CA(SA)

Tools

SAP

Job description

General Manager Finance • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

We are looking for an experienced CA(SA) to lead our Finance Department. The successful candidate will manage a team to ensure robust financial reporting and compliance across all operations.

Responsibilities

As General Manager Finance you will oversee the entire accounting and finance function ensuring accurate reporting to internal stakeholders statutory bodies and shareholders. You will manage banking relationships, raise finance when required and implement strong internal controls with periodic reviews. The role includes tax planning, BBBEE audits, statutory and compliance audits and secretarial duties related to CIPC. You will drive process improvements, maintain compliance and provide strategic financial leadership to support business growth.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 10 years experience leading finance teams
• Background in manufacturing engineering shipping logistics or warehousing
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and compliance
• Experience in tax planning, audits (internal statutory BBBEE) and CIPC secretarial work
• Ability to implement and monitor robust internal controls
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• SAP experience advantageous

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant CA(SA) qualification required.

Contact

Contact CLARISSA VIRET on quoting the Ref: CTF021860.