Senior Financial Manager - Strategy, Reporting & Controls

HotelJobs; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 558,000 - 670,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-out position

Job summary

Kendrick Recruitment in Stellenbosch is seeking an experienced Financial Manager to lead the finance function within a well-established foods distribution and import business. The role focuses on accurate reporting, strong financial controls and strategic input for the business.

You will oversee budgeting, cash flow, VAT and audits, manage a finance team, and provide insights to senior management. A relevant finance qualification and proven senior accounting experience are required, with

Qualifications

• Senior financial leadership experience within a commercial, distribution, wholesale or import business.
• Formal finance qualification and professional designation preferred.
• Strong reporting, budgeting and cash flow management skills.
• Ability to lead and develop a finance team and partners with senior management.
• Solid understanding of VAT, taxation, and statutory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full financial function and ensure accurate reporting and controls.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial statements and performance reports.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning to support objectives.
• Monitor performance, analyse variances and provide insights to management.
• Manage accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations and GL activities.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end closing processes and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Tax & compliance

Stakeholder communication

Education

Finance or accounting qualification

Professional accounting designation (CA(SA)/ACCA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Kendrick Recruitment in Stellenbosch is seeking an experienced Financial Manager to lead the finance function within a well-established foods distribution and import business. The role focuses on accurate reporting, strong financial controls and strategic input for the business.

You will oversee budgeting, cash flow, VAT and audits, manage a finance team, and provide insights to senior management. A relevant finance qualification and proven senior accounting experience are required, with