Group Financial Manager

Novus Holdings Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading publishing and manufacturing company in Cape Town is seeking a Group Financial Manager to lead financial activities and ensure compliance across all units. The role involves consolidated reporting, budgeting, and managing audits. Candidates must be Chartered Accountants with at least 4 years of relevant experience. Strong financial acumen and leadership skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years’ experience as financial manager or similar experience.
• Manufacturing or publishing experience will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead consolidated group financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Manage internal and external audits and ensure tax compliance.
• Ensure adherence to JSE -Listing Requirements, Companies Act, SARS, King Code & CIPC requirements.
• Support divisional finance teams and maintain internal controls.
• Prepare accurate financial and regulatory reports.
• Monitor group cash flow, investments and treasury functions.
• Execute board subcommittee tasks and secretarial duties.
• Oversee B-BBEE scorecard and verification process.

Skills

Strong financial and commercial acumen

IFRS- technical expertise

Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills

High attention to detail and investigative mindset

Effective time management and decision-making under pressure

Collaborative team player with leadership capabilities

Education

Chartered Accountant registered with SAICA

Job description

Overview

Job title : Group Financial Manager

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline : October 03, 2025

Job Description

• Novus Holdings is hiring a Group Financial Manager to lead financial activities, group reporting, budgeting and forecasting ensure accurate accounting processes and maintain financial controls that drives financial excellence across the business units throughout the Group.
• This strategic role supports the CFO, oversees financial operations and ensures regulatory and statutory compliance.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead consolidated group financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting
• Manage internal and external audits and ensure tax compliance
• Ensure adherence to JSE -Listing Requirements, Companies Act, SARS, King Code & CIPC requirements
• Support divisional finance teams and maintain internal controls
• Prepare accurate financial and regulatory reports
• Monitor group cash flow, investments and treasury functions
• Execute board subcommittee tasks and secretarial duties
• Oversee B-BBEE scorecard and verification process

Educational Requirements

• Chartered Accountant registered with SAICA – Essential

Experience Requirements

• At least 4 years’ experience as financial manager or similar experience
• Manufacturing or publishing experience will be advantageous

Skills and Competencies

• Strong financial and commercial acumen
• IFRS- technical expertise
• Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and investigative mindset
• Effective time management and decision-making under pressure
• Collaborative team player with leadership capabilities