Strategic Financial Manager — Lead & Optimize

Switch Recruit Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established family-owned business in Johannesburg is seeking a Financial Manager to oversee their finance function, provide leadership to a small team, and drive financial performance. This position requires 10-15 years of experience in a senior finance role and offers a collaborative environment, along with a performance-based 13th cheque. Strong financial analysis, budgeting, and compliance skills are essential.

Benefits

Performance-based 13th cheque

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in a Financial Manager position or a similar senior finance role.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and presenting financial reports and management accounts.
• Developing efficient accounting practices and strategies.
• Overseeing budgeting processes.
• Implementing new accounting procedures where needed.
• Ensuring compliance with financial and accounting policies.
• Supervising accounting team members.
• Managing cash flow and preparing forecasts.
• Conducting financial analysis.
• Handling VAT submissions and e‑filing.
• Managing stock control.
• Coordinating and overseeing stock takes.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Compliance

Budgeting

Accounting practices

Education

Bcom: Accounting

Job description

A well-established family-owned business in Johannesburg is seeking a Financial Manager to oversee their finance function, provide leadership to a small team, and drive financial performance. This position requires 10-15 years of experience in a senior finance role and offers a collaborative environment, along with a performance-based 13th cheque. Strong financial analysis, budgeting, and compliance skills are essential.