Senior Financial Manager – Month-End & Controls

Mycareercraft; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Mycareercraft is seeking a hands-on Financial Manager to lead the finance function for a multi-site retail and franchise operation in Gauteng. You will own month-end close, balance sheet integrity and cash control, providing management with reliable numbers for decision-making.

The role requires a postgraduate degree in Financial Management/Accounting, CIMA progress, and at least 7 years in financial management within manufacturing/FMCG, with 3–5 in management.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in Financial Management or Accounting (NQF 8).
• CIMA: registered or studying towards.
• 7 years' financial management experience in manufacturing and/or FMCG, including 3–5 years at management level.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and SA statutory/tax requirements.
• Deep knowledge of cost accounting and inventory valuation in ERP (SAP or similar).
• Proven experience with balance sheet reconciliations, cash, debtor, creditor and working-capital control.
• Advanced Excel and BI/reporting tool proficiency.
• Attention to detail and the ability to challenge control weaknesses.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end close and deliver accurate management accounts, flash reports and forecasts on deadline.
• Ensure balance sheet accuracy: reconcile, investigate and clear reconciling items.
• Manage cash flow, liquidity and working capital controls.
• Lead budgeting and rolling forecasts; analyse margin and profitability by product, customer and store.
• Maintain internal controls, manage audits and statutory compliance; close out audit findings.
• Support store managers and the General Manager with financial guidance and decision support.
• Lead and develop the finance team where applicable.

Skills

IFRS proficiency

Advanced Excel

Financial modelling

Data analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Education

Postgraduate degree in Financial Management / Accounting (NQF 8)

CIMA: registered or studying towards

Tools

ERP (SAP or similar)

BI/reporting tools

Job description

Mycareercraft is seeking a hands-on Financial Manager to lead the finance function for a multi-site retail and franchise operation in Gauteng. You will own month-end close, balance sheet integrity and cash control, providing management with reliable numbers for decision-making.

The role requires a postgraduate degree in Financial Management/Accounting, CIMA progress, and at least 7 years in financial management within manufacturing/FMCG, with 3–5 in management.