Regional Finance Manager : Retail

60 Degrees Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent player in the retail space is looking for a Finance Manager to oversee financial operations across multiple stores in Gauteng, South Africa. The ideal candidate will have a BCom degree and strong analytical skills, with proficiency in Excel and experience with financial software. Responsibilities include budgeting, compliance, and team leadership. This position offers a dynamic working environment focused on operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage budgets, income statements, and reconciliations.
• Further studies advantageous.
• Experience in senior and junior admin functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial insight and reporting.
• Lead budgeting and variance analysis.
• Drive financial process improvements.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in Excel

Budget management

Experience with Sage X3

Knowledge of IFRS

Problem-solving skills

Education

BCom degree

Tools

Sage People

SharePoint

Job description

Overview

The opportunity that awaits you : Are you a seasoned Financial Manager with a passion for retail and a hands‑on approach to leadership?

If you thrive on being out in the field—engaging with teams, solving problems in real time, and driving operational excellence—rather than being tied to a desk, this opportunity is tailor‑made for you. Our client, a prominent player in the retail space, is seeking a strategic and detail‑oriented Finance Manager to oversee financial operations across multiple stores.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide financial insight and reporting to the Regional Manager
• Lead budgeting, variance analysis, and KPI tracking
• Oversee reconciliations, journals, and receipts
• Ensure compliance with audit standards and statutory regulations
• Manage stock take planning, asset verification, and CAPEX alignment
• Drive financial process improvements and digitisation
• Coach and mentor finance / admin staff and deliver training to non‑finance personnel
• Collaborate with procurement and IT for system and supplier enhancements
• Act as AFIS agent and maintain professional relationships across departments

Required Expertise

• BCom degree (essential); further studies advantageous
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Experience with Sage X3, Sage People, and SharePoint
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, VAT rules, and BCEA
• Proven ability to manage budgets, income statements, GL, cashbook, and reconciliations
• Experience in senior and junior admin functions (stock takes, invoicing, debtor follow‑ups, etc.)

Reward

RK – RK

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