Senior Finance Manager CA(SA)

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Umhlanga Rocks

On-site

ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Financial Manager with a CA(SA) qualification to lead the finance function in Umhlanga. The ideal candidate will have 4-5 years of post-articles experience in financial management, including strong IFRS and cash management skills. Responsibilities include overseeing management accounts, treasury operations, and team leadership. Candidates should be adept at strategic partnering and budgeting, with proven abilities in a fast-paced environment. This role offers competitive compensation and the chance to drive financial integrity in a high-growth organization.

Qualifications

Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) qualification preferred.
4-5 years of post-articles experience required.
Strong experience with IFRS and financial reporting.
Experience in BPO/outsourcing or multi-entity environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor the finance team for high performance.
Manage budgeting and forecasting cycles aligning with strategy.
Oversee annual audit preparation and liaise with auditors.
Manage Fixed Asset Register and creditors/debtors functions.
Conduct annual internal controls review.
Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts and oversee treasury.
Oversee multi-company payroll and ensure accurate final payroll.
Support risk assessment and contract reviews from a financial lens.
Lead and mentor the finance team; participate in board reporting.

Skills

Leadership ability

Financial reporting

Cash management

Analysis

Deadline driven

Adaptability

Advanced analytics

Deadline driven

Education

CA(SA) qualification

Tools

Advanced Excel

Xero

Sage Pastel Online Payroll System

Job description

Executive Career Opportunity: Senior Financial Manager CA(SA)

Location: Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal

Industry: Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) / Multi-Entity Financial Services

Salary: Market Related

Start Date: ASAP

Are you a strategic and highly experienced Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) with 4-5 years of post-articles experience, ready to lead the entire finance function for a high-growth, multi-entity organization in Umhlanga?

Our client, a significant player in the BPO/outsourcing sector, is seeking a Senior Financial Manager to drive financial integrity, strategic planning, and continuous improvement across their operations. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses strong IFRS, cash management, and leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management & Reporting

Management Accounts: Review and prepare accurate monthly management accounts.
Audit & Compliance: Lead the annual audit preparation and review of financial statements; liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory bodies.
Statutory Compliance: Prepare, review, and submit CIPC, tax, and payroll statutory returns.
Asset & Ledger Management: Prepare and maintain the Fixed Asset Register; manage the Creditors and Debtors function.
Controls: Conduct an annual review of internal controls impacting financial statements.

Treasury, Cash & Payroll

Cash Flow: Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts.
Treasury Oversight: Oversee treasury and cash management functions, ensuring optimal liquidity.
Payroll Management: Manage the multi-company payroll function, reviewing the final payroll for release by the Director.
Risk: Contribute to risk assessment, monitoring, and mitigation; review key contracts from a financial risk and compliance perspective.

Leadership & Strategy

Team Leadership: Lead and mentor the finance team to ensure high performance, accuracy, and timely delivery of all financial outputs.
Strategic Partnering: Partner with department heads to provide financial insights that guide business growth and profitability.
Budgeting & Forecasting: Manage the full budgeting and forecasting cycles, ensuring alignment with business strategy and cost control objectives.
Improvement: Drive continuous improvement and automation in financial reporting and controls (e.g., system implementations).
Executive Reporting: Contribute to board and Exco reporting, including financial commentary and variance analysis.

Minimum Requirements:

Qualification: CA(SA) qualification is highly preferred.
Experience: 4-5 years of post-articles experience.
Technical Expertise: Strong practical experience in IFRS, financial reporting, forecasting, and cash management.
System Knowledge: Advanced Excel proficiency and experience with Xero. Experience with Sage Pastel Online Payroll System is advantageous.
Sector Advantageous: Experience in BPO/outsourcing or multi-entity environments, cross-border transactions, and SARB/FX practicalities is highly beneficial.
Soft Skills: Demonstrable leadership ability, deadline driven, strong analytical skills, resilience, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.