Senior Financial Manager

Reference: 107467 CDS
Consultant: Carina de Swardt

Job Description:

• Financial Management & Oversight:
  • Lead and coordinate all accounting functions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.
  • Oversee preparation of monthly management accounts, annual financial statements, and cash flow forecasts.
  • Manage client budgets, cost control, and financial performance reviews.
  • Implement and maintain strong internal financial controls and processes.

• Client Relationship Management and Business Development:
  • Act as the primary financial contact for clients, delivering high-quality outsourced finance services.
  • Provide Financial Director-level insights, including financial analysis, strategic recommendations, and board-level reporting.
  • Ensure client satisfaction through proactive communication and value-added financialguidance.
  • With EXCO refine and grow the service offering and client base of Admin4Impact.
  • Utilise systems, and technology to offer cost effective support that can be sustained.

• Leadership & Team Management
  • Supervise, develop and grow a team of accountants, providing guidance, performance feedback, and mentorship.
  • Allocate work efficiently to meet deadlines and client expectations.
  • Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Develop operating procedures and other policies to be used in delivery
  • Build and formalise relationships with key 3rd party service providers and associates

• Compliance & Governance
  • Ensure adherence to accounting standards, tax regulations, and relevant legislation.
  • Liaise with auditors, tax practitioners, and other stakeholders.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of financial regulations and best practices.

Qualifications:

• CA (SA) or equivalent qualification
• 7+ Years experience
• Strong analytical (financial & non-financial) and mathematical ability
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and financial reporting skills
• Proficiency in accounting systems and financial software
• Intermediate to Advanced MS Office, i.e. Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, etc.
• Any AI applications knowledge will be beneficial
• Experience providing strategic financial support (FD-level) to external clients

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.

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