Provincial Finance Manager

redember-recruitment; Oos-Kaap; In loco; ZAR 700.000 - 1.200.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Red Ember Recruitment is assisting an Eastern Cape client to appoint an experienced Provincial Finance Manager. You will oversee the full financial accounting function for the province, ensure robust financial controls, manage budgets and provide leadership to support staff.

The role requires a tertiary qualification in Finance or Accounting, at least five years in financial management, and proficiency with Pastel Evolution or similar systems.

Competenze

• Tertiary qualification in Finance or Accounting.
• At least 5 years' experience in financial management.
• Staff management experience, including project-based management.
• Extensive budget management experience.
• Experience with Pastel Evolution or similar accounting system.
• Strong computer literacy, especially Microsoft Office Suite.
• A valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle.

Mansioni

• Oversee the full financial accounting function within the province.
• Maintain accurate records: source documents, audit trails, bank statements, transactions.
• Implement and monitor effective accounting procedures and controls.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs and financial controls.
• Manage provincial budgets and optimize resource use.
• Provide direction and management to support staff.
• Work independently, handling multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Apply sound judgement in demanding environments.

Conoscenze

Financial management

Budget management

Leadership

Coordination

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Analytical thinking

Independence

Decision making

Formazione

Tertiary qualification in Finance or Accounting

Strumenti

Pastel Evolution

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

Red Ember Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Provincial Finance Manager on behalf of our client, based in the Eastern Cape. Our client is seeking a self-motivated, highly organised and financially astute professional to take responsibility for the effective management of provincial financial functions. The successful candidate will oversee the full financial accounting function, ensure strong financial controls and procedures, manage budgets, and provide leadership to support staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and overseeing the full financial accounting function within the province.
• Ensuring accurate and complete records of: Source documents Audit trails Bank statements Financial transactions and supporting documentation
• Implementing, maintaining and monitoring effective accounting procedures and systems.
• Ensuring adherence to established standard operating procedures and financial controls.
• Managing and coordinating all financial functions within the province.
• Providing effective direction and management to support staff.
• Managing provincial budgets and ensuring effective utilisation of financial resources.
• Working independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Applying sound judgement and decision-making in a demanding environment.

Requirements Minimum Requirements

• A tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting or a related field.
• At least 5 years' experience in financial management.
• Relevant staff management experience, including project-based management.
• Extensive budget management experience.
• Experience working with Pastel Evolution or a similar accounting/financial system.
• Strong computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Office Suite.
• A valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle for occasional business-related travel.

Key Skills

• Financial management and accounting
• Budget management
• Leadership and staff management
• Coordination and administration
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Excellent attention to detail
• Time management and organisation
• Analytical and problem-solving ability
• Ability to work independently
• Strong judgement and decision-making

Key Competencies

• Process and understand complex and technical financial information.
• Manage multiple tasks with competing priorities.
• Remain effective and composed in high-pressure situations.
• Take initiative and demonstrate a proactive approach.
• Be outcomes-oriented, rather than solely task-oriented.
• Work effectively within a demanding environment.
• Adapt to irregular working hours when required.

Knowledge & Additional Requirements

• Knowledge of relevant local, provincial and national legislative frameworks and dynamics.
• Strong understanding of financial procedures, controls and governance.
• Willingness to work additional hours, including weekends and public holidays where necessary.
• A strong commitment to professional standards, accountability and organisational objectives.