Senior Finance Manager CA(SA)

Hire Resolve; Umhlanga Rocks; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is looking for a Senior Financial Manager CA(SA) in Umhlanga. The role involves managing financial integrity, reporting, and compliance, and requires strong leadership in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must possess a CA(SA) qualification and have 4-5 years of relevant experience. This position presents an exciting opportunity to influence strategic planning within a high-growth organization.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of post-articles experience.
• Strong practical experience in IFRS, financial reporting, forecasting, and cash management.
• Experience in BPO/outsourcing or multi-entity environments.

Responsibilities

• Review and prepare accurate monthly management accounts.
• Lead the annual audit preparation and review of financial statements.
• Prepare, review, and submit CIPC, tax, and payroll statutory returns.
• Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation in financial reporting and controls.

Skills

Leadership ability

Analytical skills

Deadline driven

Resilience

Adaptability

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.

How to Apply:

If you are a highly-qualified CA(SA) ready to take on a senior leadership role in Umhlanga:

• Send your comprehensive CV to the Hire Resolve team.

• Connect with Lidene Pienaar via LinkedIn today!

Contact: [e-mail]
Website: www.hireresolve.co.za
Reference: SnrFinMan_Umhlanga_2025