Senior Financial Manager

Dananda Talent; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Johannesburg is seeking a seasoned finance leader to manage a team and ensure compliance with IFRS. You will be responsible for overseeing financial reporting, tax management, and cash flow forecasting. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Accounting and has over 15 years of experience, particularly within mid-sized companies. Excellent Excel skills and experience with ERP systems are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years experience, ideally with mid-sized companies and external stakeholder reporting.
• Leadership experience in a financial role.
• Working knowledge of IFRS and exposure to ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the finance team, ensuring IFRS compliance.
• Oversee monthly reporting, Annual Financial Statements, and audit engagements.
• Manage VAT, income tax returns, and SARS queries.
• Handle insurance matters and budget preparation.
• Ensure effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance in key processes.
• Project management: scope, plan, execute, coordinate, and debrief projects.
• Cash flow management, forecasting, and reporting to Exco, Board, and funders.
• Ad hoc financial management and operational tasks.
• Be eligible to register as a Key Individual under the FSCA.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Organisational skills

Excellent written communication skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Flexibility

Team player

Education

Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Accounting

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Requirements :

Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Accounting

Minimum 15 years experience, ideally with mid-sized companies and external stakeholder reporting.

Leadership experience in a financial role.

Advanced Excel skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

Working knowledge of IFRS and exposure to ERP systems (Xero, Sage, QuickBooks).

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Flexibility to adapt with business needs.

A strong team player and motivator.

Responsibilities :

• Lead and manage the finance team, ensuring IFRS compliance.
• Oversee monthly reporting, Annual Financial Statements, and audit engagements.
• Manage VAT, income tax returns, and SARS queries.
• Handle insurance matters and budget preparation.
• Ensure effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance in key processes.
• Project management : scope, plan, execute, coordinate, and debrief projects.
• Cash flow management, forecasting, and reporting to Exco, Board, and funders.
• Ad hoc financial management and operational tasks.
• Be eligible to register as a Key Individual under the FSCA.