Finance Manager (Cost & Management Accounting)

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTF022329/HAY

Date posted:

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

960 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Are you a seasoned Finance professional who thrives in a fastâpaced, highâaccuracy environment? Do you love driving cost efficiency, leading empowered finance teams, and owning endâtoâend financial management across multiple business units? This role offers the perfect blend of leadership, complexity, and strategic impact.

POSITION INFO:

Job Description:
Lead financial reporting, cost management, and accounting processes across several entities
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow planning with precision
Champion robust cost control, working capital discipline, and compliance
Manage inventory accounting and ensure seamless reconciliation between operational and finance systems
Produce accurate monthly & quarterly reports aligned to IFRS
Partner with internal teams, auditors, regulators, and external stakeholders
Lead and mentor a highâperforming finance team
Drive process automation, integration, and continuous improvement
Play a key role in audit readiness and statutory compliance

Skills & Experience:
10+ years finance experience, including 3+ years in management
Proven expertise in budgets, reporting, and preparing final accounts
Strong understanding of IFRS and South African financial regulations
Experience working across multiple systems with complex reconciliations
Analytical, detailâdriven, ethical, proactive, and resultsâfocused
Someone who vales discipline, accuracy, collaboration, and accountability
A leader who can balance bigâpicture thinking with meticulous execution
A finance professional who loves cost accounting, thrives under pressure, and brings out the best in people

Qualification:
BCom in Finance/Accounting (Honours or equivalent experience required)
Completed articles + professional certification (SAICA/SAIPA or similar)

Please send your resume to quoting Ref: CTF022329.

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