Senior Financial Manager

Dananda Talent; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Financial Manager in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will have a BCom (Hons) with Accounting and at least 15 years in financial roles, managing teams and ensuring compliance. Responsibilities include managing the accounting function, reporting, and cash flow management. Strong leadership and IFRS knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in finance, preferably with external stakeholder exposure.
• Ability to manage the accounting function and lead a team.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounting function and ensure IFRS compliance.
• Prepare monthly reports and annual financial statements.
• Direct and lead the Finance Department team.
• Oversee cash flow management and forecasts.

Skills

Leadership experience in a financial role

Working knowledge of IFRS

Advanced Excel

Project management

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility to adapt

Analytical mind

Problem solver

Strong team player

Education

BCom (Hons) / CTA with Accounting as a major

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Xero/Sage/Quickbooks

General Microsoft Office tools

Job description

Overview

Our client is looking for a Senior Financial Manager. The Senior Financial Manager will work closely with the executive team, gain broad exposure to the business and be accountable for the accounting function and some key financial processes in servicing customers. The individual will report directly to the Commercial Director and will work closely with other members of the senior management team.

Responsibilities

• Be eligible to register as a Key Individual in respect of the FSCA
• Manage the accounting function
• Direct and lead the Finance Department team
• Ensure IFRS compliance
• Responsible for monthly reporting, Annual Financial Statements of several companies and the audit engagement
• Experience with, or possess a sound conceptual understanding of, the principles inherent in a financing business
• VAT & income tax returns & SARS queries
• Insurance matters
• Budgets
• Key Process management
• Ensure effectiveness
• Maintain efficiencies
• Sign off process compliance activities
• Manage projects:
  • Sculp, Plan, Execute, and Debrief
  • Coordination
  • Manage project resources
• Prepare reports
• Timeous delivery
• Alert Management to exceptions
• Cash flow management & forecasts
• Compile reports and present to Exco
• Prepare reports for Board meetings and funders
• Ad hoc tasks

Required Qualifications

BCom (Hons) / CTA with Accounting as a major

Desired Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience (preferably with exposure to mid-sized companies including reporting to external stakeholders)
• Leadership experience in a financial role
• Working knowledge of IFRS
• Project management
• General Microsoft Office tools
• Excel – Advanced
• Exposure to ERP systems & Xero/Sage/Quickbooks
• Flexibility to adapt with business changes
• Analytical mind, organized, precise and meticulous
• Problem solver
• Ability to take initiative, learn quickly and strive for results
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong team player and motivator

Application Requirements

• CV
• Cover/Motivation Letter