Finance Manager: Shared Services CA(SA)

SUMMARY:
Finance Manager: Shared Services 📍 Location: NB – Hammarsdale, KwaZulu-Natal

POSITION INFO:
Join a leading player in the South African poultry and food production industry as a Finance Manager: Shared Services.

This pivotal position forms part of the Group Finance division and offers a unique opportunity to shape and lead a national shared services strategy that drives financial excellence and operational efficiency.

As the Finance Manager: Shared Services, you will partner closely with the Head of Finance to develop and implement a robust shared services strategy. You’ll oversee multiple financial disciplines - Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Cash Forecasting, Taxation, and Statutory Compliance -while leading high-performing teams to ensure accuracy, compliance, and exceptional service delivery across the Group.

A strategic and analytical finance leader with strong emotional intelligence and the ability to influence at all organisational levels. You’re detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and passionate about driving operational excellence through people and process leadership.

Ready to Make an Impact? If you’re a qualified CA(SA) with a passion for leadership, financial control, and transformation in shared services, we’d love to hear from you.

Duties:

• Develop and execute the Finance Shared Services strategy
• Define and manageSLAs and KPIs to ensure performance excellence
• Driveprocess improvement, automation, and standardisation across teams
• OverseeIFRS compliance, month-end close, and financial control
• ManageAccounts Payable and Fixed Assets functions
• Ensure adherence tocorporate governance and internal control frameworks
• Lead centralisedcreditor and fixed asset teams
• Ensure timely payments, accurate reconciliations, and capitalisation of assets
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve queries efficiently
• Review and analysecash flow forecasts and variances
• Guidetax compliance and ensure alignment with SARS requirements
• Overseemonth-end and year-end reporting
• Liaise withexternal auditors and ensure statutory compliance across entities
• Manage and mentormultidisciplinary finance teams
• Conductperformance reviews and succession planning
• Build a culture ofaccountability, innovation, and continuous improvement

• Matric (Grade 12)
• BCom Accounting
• BCom Honours / CTA
• CA(SA)

• Completed SAICA Articles
• 3 - 7 years of relevant financial and managerial experience (minimum 5 years in management/supervisory role)
• Exposure in core Manufacturing / FMCG or Retail Experience is a MUST
• Must have strong leadership experience
• Experience in a SAP environment (preferably SAP R/3 FI, SD, MM modules)
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, Income Tax, and VAT Act
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Exposure to fixed assets, creditor reconciliation, and tax compliance

• Strong strategic and financial leadership, driving operational excellence across shared services.
• Advanced SAP and Excel proficiency with solid knowledge of IFRS, taxation, and financial controls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret data and guide decision-making.
• Expertise in managing Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, and statutory compliance.
• Proven experience in leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across all organisational levels.
• Skilled in change management, process optimisation, and continuous improvement.
• High integrity, strong attention to detail, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.