Senior Finance Manager

Synergy Jobs; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Midrand seeks a Senior Financial Manager to oversee regional finance operations and ensure compliance with IFRS. The ideal candidate will have 8-12 years of experience in financial management, a BCom Honours degree, and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include tax management, preparing financial reports, managing a finance team, and driving system improvements. The company offers competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years' experience in financial management or a related field.
• Up-to-date accounting knowledge.
• Experience in reviewing financial information.

Responsibilities

• Manage the divisional regional finance team and daily operations.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and maintain IFRS compliance.
• Handle taxation responsibilities related to income tax, PAYE, and VAT.

Skills

Independent

Reliable

Punctual

Attention to detail

Good communication and writing skills

Good Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word)

Education

BCom Honours

CA(SA)

Tools

MS Dynamics Great Plains

Job description

POSITION

Senior Financial Manager

LOCATION

Midrand

REPORTING TO

Group Financial Director

ROLE DESCRIPTION

To manage the divisional regional finance team and various technical aspects related to daily business operations.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Financial Accurate and timely completion of allocated work
• Prepare monthly pack and all other reports required by management
• Maintain IFRS policies and procedures
• Taxation responsibilities in terms of income tax, PAYE, VAT and any other related taxation issues
• Manage a team of individuals
• Special projects and ad-hoc assignments
• Review commission calculations
• Completion and review of key group finance schedules prior to submission
• Daily operational issues addressed and resolved in a timely manner with appropriate escalation
• Corporate Governance / Compliance / Internal Processes
• Monitor Finance compliance related tasks
• Regular review and updates where necessary of Finance policies as allocated
• Involvement in internal and external audits ensuring no material issues are noted
• Drive system improvements where reporting is inaccurate or can be implemented to create efficiencies
• People Management / People Development Management of finance team, where applicable to ensure agreed deadlines are set and met
• Performance management objectives are clearly defined and measured against for each staff member
• Training plans are in place where necessary

PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

Manage a team of individuals, set agreed deadlines, and ensure performance objectives are defined, measured, and met. Develop training plans where necessary.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION

• Minimum Qualification: BCom Honours
• Bonus: CA(SA)

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

• 8‑12 years' experience
• Relevant Experience Areas:
  • Up to date accounting knowledge
  • Review of financial information
  • Understanding of MS Dynamics Great Plains
  • People management

CORE COMPETENCIES

Functional Competencies

• Independent
• Reliable
• Punctual
• Attention to detail
• Meticulous and Systematic
• Good communication and writing skills
• Good Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word)

Industry Related Competencies

• Business / Professional Competencies
  • Customer service orientation
  • Service management
• Behavioural / Leadership Competencies
  • Integrity
  • Teamwork
  • Networking / Building relationships
  • Continuous learning