Financial Manager

Reference: 11318 SJ
Consultant: Soné Johnson

Job Description:

  • Prepare monthly management accounts, budgets, cash flow forecasts, and financial reports.
  • Manage payroll processing and IRP5 documentation.
  • Ensure VAT and tax compliance and support annual audit processes.
  • Monitor branch ledgers, process journals, and manage inter-branch transactions and stock adjustments.
  • Investigate budget variances, analyse financial data, and recommend corrective actions.
  • Support working capital and fixed asset management, including provisions for bad debts and slow-moving stock.
  • Provide financial and administrative support to branch managers and staff, including training where required.
  • Assist with stock takes, risk management, SOP updates, and improving operational controls.
  • Maintain accurate product costs, pricing information, business dashboards, and financial records on ERP systems.
  • Conduct data analysis and support management with ad-hoc financial projects and reporting.
  • Identify and report potential financial, operational, or compliance risks and contribute to overall business performance.

Qualifications:

  • CA(SA) qualification with completed articles.
  • Minimum 3 years’ post-articles financial management experience advantageous.
  • Experience in accounting and financial management, including management accounts, payroll, budgets, and reconciliations.
  • Strong knowledge of VAT, tax compliance, financial controls, and audit processes.
  • Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
  • Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data analysis skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and integrity.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently.
  • Own reliable transport and willingness to travel when required.
  • Willingness to work outside standard office hours when necessary.

How to Apply:

  • Email your comprehensive CV to exceedhr@exceed.co.za.
  • If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.
  • We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
  • Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.