Group Financial Manager and Corporate Secretary

Our client in Paarl is in need of a young and dynamic Financial Manager / Corporate Secretary who will be responsible for overseeing group financial operations and fulfilling corporate secretarial duties. Manages financial reporting, compliance, and governance procedures while serving as a liaison between the Directors and stakeholders. Reports to the CFO and supports leadership in maintaining organizational financial health and regulatory compliance.

Key Performance Areas:

1. Oversee full accounting function for the group
2. Complete monthly and annual journal processing
3. Manage daily cash flow and banking facilities
4. Maintain general and subsidiary ledgers
5. Administer third-party loans and intercompany reconciliations
6. Coordinate group short-term insurance
7. Compliance & Reporting
8. Ensure timely submission of all statutory returns
9. Prepare and present management accounts
10. Lead budgeting and financial planning processes
11. Coordinate annual financial statements with auditors
12. Manage director expense and loan account reporting
13. Corporate Secretarial
14. Handle all company secretarial administration
15. Support board and committee meetings
16. Operational Support
17. Administer payroll and salary deduction accounts
18. Manage employee provident fund
19. Ensure cost recovery from subsidiaries for shared services
20. Build stakeholder relationships
21. Perform additional duties as assigned by the CFO

Requirements:

1. Relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. Accounting degree / diploma)
2. Advanced computer literacy skills (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Excel)
3. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
4. Ability to prioritise, multitask and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
5. Good interpersonal skills
6. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and collaborative approach.

Please email your CV through to [emailprotected] with a photo, salary expectation, location and availability.