Finance Manager

Recruiter:

The HR Company

Job Ref:

Dur000349/Candi

Date posted:

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

SUMMARY:
Our client, a leading national retailer based in Durban, is looking to appoint a dynamic Finance Manager to lead their Finance Team. The role will report to the Head of Finance.

POSITION INFO:

Requirements:

CA (SA)
Min 5 Year financial management experience (essential)
Strong finance background in retail operations
Highly committed, authoritative
High levels of energy and drive

Key Performance Areas (inter-alia)

Participate in key decisions as a member of executive management team
Manage the various accounting departments
Assist in formulating the company’s future direction and supporting tactical initiatives
Monitor and direct the implementation of strategic business plans
Interact with managers to provide support to planning and financial initiatives
Develop financial and tax strategies in consultation with external auditors
Manage the capital request and budgeting processes
Develop performance measures that support the company’s strategic direction
Ensure record systems are maintained according to generally accepted auditing standards
Oversee the issuance of financial information & financial results
Analyze financial statements, cash flow, cost controls and expenses to guide business leaders
Ensure compliance to legal and regulatory requirements
Construct and monitor reliable control systems – incl. insurance coverage
Maintain relations with external auditors and follow through on recommendations
Monitor cash balances and forecasts
Arrange for debt and equity financing
Maintain banking relationship

Key Skills needed:

Strategic planning and execution
Knowledge of contracting, accounting, budgeting and cost control
Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems
Ability to motivate teams to produce quality outputs within tight timeframes and manage several projects simultaneously
Management and leadership skills

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