Senior Finance Manager

Gigsonline; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance organization in South Africa, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to oversee financial reporting and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will manage a team and ensure strong internal controls while liaising with executive members. The ideal applicant must be a qualified CA(SA) with at least 7 years of experience and possess excellent IFRS knowledge. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on strategic financial management.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA(SA) or CTA with articles.
• Minimum 7 years of post-article and post-audit experience.
• IFRS technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly reports and analysis.
• Presenting reports to executive members.
• Group reporting and regulatory reporting.
• Income tax and VAT submissions.
• Internal controls management.
• Preparing budgets and forecasts.
• Preparing annual financial statements and notes.

Skills

IFRS technical knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking skills

Ability to work under pressure

Good written and verbal skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Strong work ethic

Motivation

Education

Qualified CA(SA) or CTA with articles

Minimum 7 years of post-article and post-audit experience

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Finance Manager in the Finance Division.

Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly reports and analysis.
• Presenting reports to executive members.
• Group reporting.
• Regulatory reporting for the Group.
• Income tax and VAT submissions.
• Internal controls management.
• Understanding the risks affecting the distribution channels and assisting with the implementation of appropriate systems to mitigate those risks.
• Preparing budgets and forecasts.
• Monthly processing / reviewing trial balances.
• Preparing and reviewing monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Reviewing daily payments and detailed analysis of supporting schedules.
• Ad-hoc reports and tasks, e.g., involvement in IFRS17 implementation.
• Preparing annual financial statements and notes, including accounting policies.
• Liaison with internal and external auditors.
• Business partner for distribution channels.
• Internal and external stakeholder management.
• Team management.
• Good IFRS technical knowledge.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Good written and verbal skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
• Strategic and analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong work ethic, motivation, and drive.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA(SA) or CTA with articles.
• Microsoft Office suite proficiency.
• Minimum 7 years of post‑article and post‑audit experience.
• IFRS technical knowledge.
• Knowledge of the insurance industry is an advantage.