Strategic Finance Manager & Business Partner

Bidvest Protea Coin; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Bidvest Protea Coin is seeking an experienced financial professional in Centurion to lead reporting, budgeting and planning activities. The role covers month-end close, tax compliance, and governance across the group, with a focus on accuracy and stakeholder collaboration.

You will coordinate the annual operating plan, forecast updates and CFO-level reporting, while guiding the finance team through close cycles and audit processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce with strong accounting knowledge.
• Experience in financial reporting and analysis is essential.
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and planning processes.
• Familiarity with tax and VAT compliance requirements.
• Experience in audit management and governance controls.
• Strong financial controls, and governance practices.
• Ability to manage stakeholders effectively.
• Ability to streamline processes for efficiency.
• Proven team leadership and coaching capabilities.
• Experience with month-end close management and financial reporting.
• Ability to partner strategically with business leaders.
• Clean criminal and credit record required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze flash reports and actual performance reports.
• Review and approve requisitions in line with authority and budget.
• Review VAT calculations and submissions for compliance.
• Review and approve journal entries for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and review monthly Cluster Pack for management reporting.
• Provide month-end commentary on financial performance and variances.
• Identify and implement improvements in daily finance processes.
• Review monthly reporting and provide detailed commentary and analysis.
• Support accounting team during month-end close including journals and reconciliations.
• Coordinate annual operating plan and budget process.
• Assist in forecasts and revisions to operating plan.
• Prepare CFO reports highlighting financial metrics, risks, and opportunities.
• Oversee stock count processes for inventory accuracy.
• Review payroll processes for accuracy and compliance.
• Review Exco reports and provide financial input.
• Prepare Annual Financial Statements in line with standards.
• Prepare corporate tax calculations and schedules.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors.
• Prepare insurance declaration schedules and documentation.
• Conduct financial review meetings with business unit leaders.
• Prepare Accounts Packs and Tax Packs for reporting and audit needs.
• Ensure strong governance, internal controls, and policy compliance.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Tax compliance

Audit management

Internal controls

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Team leadership

Month-end close

Strategic partnering

Criminal and credit check

Education

Bachelor’s degree in commerce

Job description

Bidvest Protea Coin is seeking an experienced financial professional in Centurion to lead reporting, budgeting and planning activities. The role covers month-end close, tax compliance, and governance across the group, with a focus on accuracy and stakeholder collaboration.

You will coordinate the annual operating plan, forecast updates and CFO-level reporting, while guiding the finance team through close cycles and audit processes.