Group Financial Manager

Kontak Recruitment; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Group Financial Manager to oversee financial operations across three entities in the Southern Suburbs. This strategic role is perfect for a finance professional eager to advance their career. You will manage bookkeeping, prepare management reports, and ensure compliance with tax regulations while providing valuable insights to senior management. With a hybrid work model, you will enjoy a balanced work environment that fosters growth and excellence. If you are detail-oriented and proactive, this opportunity is your next step towards making a significant impact in a dynamic advisory group.

Qualifications

• 2+ years post-articles experience required.
• Proficiency in accounting software and tools is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full bookkeeping to Trial Balance and manage cashflow.
• Prepare monthly management reports and support strategic financial input.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Adaptable

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting

Qualified CIMA, SAICA, or SAIPA professional

Tools

Xero

Caseware

SARS eFiling

EasyFile

MS Office

SimplePay

Job description

Group Financial Manager – Southern Suburbs, Cape Town.

Strategic and operational finance role overseeing three internal entities within a growing advisory group.

This position is ideal for a detail-oriented finance professional who is proactive, adaptable, committed to excellence, and ready to take the next step in their career.

Salary: R35 000 – R50 000 CTC per month.

(Hybrid – one day a week WFH after handover).

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting.
• Qualified CIMA, SAICA, or SAIPA professional.
• 2 or more years post-articles or post-designation experience (SAIPA, SAICA or CIMA).
• Proficient in Xero, Caseware, SARS eFiling & EasyFile, MS Office, SimplePay.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Full bookkeeping to Trial Balance.
• Reconciliation of intergroup loan accounts.
• Preparation of monthly management reports.
• Cashflow management and forecasting.
• Full Debtors function: invoicing, reconciliations, monthly statements, follow-ups.
• Full Creditors function: reconciliations, purchase order authorisation, payment arrangements.
• VAT reconciliations and e-Filing (VAT201).
• Calculation and submission of provisional tax.
• Salaries and wages, including commission calculations.
• Annual budgeting and preparation for the annual overview.
• Asset management and petty cash reconciliation.
• Bank reconciliations and loading of payments.
• Support with costing, hourly tariffs, and financial planning.
• Provide strategic financial input to senior management.