Finance Manager jobs in South Africa

We are an international, innovative marketing consultancy dedicated to delivering exceptional results for our clients. Our team is passionate, creative, and driven by a shared goal of pushing the boundaries of what's possible in marketing. We are seeking a hands-on Finance Director to join our leadership team and play a crucial role in driving the financial success of our company.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Develop and manage the company's budgeting process, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Prepare accurate and timely cash flow forecasts to maintain strong liquidity.
• Analyze financial performance against key metrics and provide actionable insights to management.

Project Costing & Work in Progress (WIP)

• Partner with delivery teams to cost projects accurately, ensuring margins are optimized.
• Monitor and manage WIP, ensuring projects are accounted for and invoiced promptly.
• Implement robust financial controls over project costing and WIP.

Transfer Pricing & Tax Compliance

• Ensure compliance with transfer pricing regulations, including documentation and intercompany transactions.
• Oversee and support the preparation of US federal and state tax returns, ensuring compliance and accuracy.

Financial Reporting & Auditing

• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to management with clear variance analysis.
• Oversee the preparation of statutory financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Work closely with UK and US auditors, assisting with audit requirements, and ensuring adherence to both UK and US auditing regulations.

Payroll

• Oversee US payroll processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely submissions.

Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a small finance team, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Ensure deadlines are met and financial information is delivered to a high standard.

Collaboration with Management

• Partner with the MD, CMO, and wider leadership team to develop and execute strategic initiatives.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support decision-making and growth.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to enhance financial processes and systems, driving efficiency and accuracy.
• Stay current with industry trends, tax regulations, and best practices.

• US Payroll management experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK & US auditing regulations and ability to assist auditors effectively.
• Hands-on experience with transfer pricing compliance and documentation.
• Preparation and oversight of US federal and state tax returns.
• Proven experience in creating budgets and detailed cash flow reports.

• Professional accountancy qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA).
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading a finance function, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Proficiency with Xero, advanced Microsoft Excel skills, and ERP system experience (advantageous).
• Experience within global Media, Marketing, or Communications industries preferred.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide and mentor a team.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability, translating financial data into actionable insights.
• Confident, personable communicator with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic, collaborative environment.

• Be part of a dynamic and creative team in an exciting, global industry.
• Work in an environment that values innovation and rewards initiative.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Excellent opportunities for professional growth and development.