Group Financial Manager

Servest Careers; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial management firm in Midrand is seeking an experienced financial manager to oversee daily financial operations, ensure compliance with regulations, and lead the finance team. The ideal candidate must hold a Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification and have at least 10 years of experience in financial management, including 5 years in a senior role within a large corporate environment. This full-time position offers opportunities for professional development and a chance to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in financial management.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role within a large corporate environment.
• Proficient in financial enterprise systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily financial operations including accounts payable, receivable, and payroll.
• Manage working capital cash flow and banking relationships.
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations.

Skills

Dynamics AX

Core Banking

Manufacturing

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification

Tools

Sage 300

MS Excel

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee daily financial operations including accounts payable, receivable, payroll and general ledger.
• Prepare consolidated annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and annual group financial reporting.
• Manage the group annual audit process and liaise with external auditors across all African operations.
• Oversee group tax and VAT function and compliance requirements.
• Act as custodian of the chart of accounts and financial system integrity.

Treasury Management

• Manage working capital cash flow and liquidity planning.
• Oversee banking relationships and optimise banking facility utilisation.
• Monitor foreign exchange and interest rate exposures implementing hedging strategies.
• Manage day‑light facilities and daily cash flow preparation.
• Develop treasury policies to optimise financial resources.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and statutory requirements.
• Develop and maintain robust internal control environments.
• Establish group and business unit financial policies.
• Handle SARB reporting requirements for foreign payments.
• Conduct regular reviews to identify and mitigate financial risks.

Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor and develop the finance team.
• Foster a collaborative high‑performance culture.
• Manage succession planning and training initiatives.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and systems.

Minimum Requirements

• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification mandatory
• Minimum 10 years in financial management
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role within a large corporate environment
• Proven track record managing complex financial operations and leading successful teams
• In‑depth knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting standards
• Extensive knowledge of South African financial regulations and tax laws
• Proficiency in financial enterprise systems and advanced MS Excel
• Strong understanding of treasury management principles
• Strong technical consolidation and accounting skills
• Audit background considered favourable
• ERP experience required (Sage 300 familiarity preferred especially upgrade/migration experience)

Additional Information

Required Experience: Manager

Key Skills

• Dynamics AX
• Instrument
• Bid
• Core Banking
• Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full-Time

Department / Functional Area: Finance

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1