Financial & Compliance Manager

Recruiter:

Persona Staff

Job Ref:

CPT005136/H

Date posted:

Friday, April 4, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client, based in Durbanville isÂ seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance and Compliance Manager to oversee and ensure adherence to legal, financial, and regulatory requirements across various functions within the business.

POSITION INFO:
Responsibilities:

Oversee and manage compliance in finance, HR, payroll, and statutory requirements.
Coordinate and ensure timely submission of tax filings and audits.
Review, draft, and manage contracts to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
Maintain and update company policies to align with regulatory changes.
Manage company secretarial duties, including maintaining company records and filings.
Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and legal teams as necessary.
Advise senior management on compliance-related issues and provide guidance on risk management.
Ensure that all internal and external reporting requirements are met on time.
Manage data capturing and invoicing through QuickBooks, including tenant invoicing.
Prepare, verify, and reconcile weekly payments; manage online banking.
Oversee debtor collections.
Record month-end journals and assist in month-end close processes.
Generate and distribute monthly financial reports.

Requirements:

Proven experience in a compliance or similar managerial role within a small to mid-sized business.
Strong knowledge of regulations related to finance, HR, payroll, tax, and audit.
Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
Knowledge of relevant software (e.g., accounting, HR systems) is a plus.
Minimum of 5 yearsâ experience in financial management.
Experience in property finance is advantageous.
Relevant finance degree required.

You will play a key role in supporting the companyâs operations and ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory, and internal policies. This position covers a broad spectrum of areas, including finance, HR, payroll, tax, audit, contracts, and company secretarial duties.

Please email your CV to .

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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