Financial Accountant

SUMMARY:
Join a growing and entrepreneurial group of companies as a Financial Manager, where you will take full ownership of the finance function across multiple entities. This is a high-impact role offering exposure to strategic financial management, reporting, compliance, cash flow optimisation, and business partnering. Working closely with senior leadership, you will provide valuable financial insights that support decision-making, drive operational excellence, and contribute to the group's continued growth. This opportunity is ideally suited to a commercially astute CA(SA) who enjoys a hands-on environment and is passionate about building scalable financial processes within a dynamic business.

POSITION INFO:
Job Description: Lead and manage the full finance function across multiple entities within the group Design, implement, and continuously improve financial controls, governance frameworks, and internal processes Drive the annual budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning cycles Prepare and present monthly management accounts, delivering insightful analysis of financial and operational performance Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and timely reporting Prepare annual financial statements and manage all aspects of the external audit process Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax legislation, and statutory reporting requirements Manage all tax-related matters, including VAT, PAYE, income tax, and regulatory submissions Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger activities Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and working capital to support effective financial management and business sustainability Provide strategic financial guidance and commercial recommendations to support business objectives and growth initiatives Build and maintain strong relationships with auditors, banks, tax consultants, and other external stakeholders Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture Drive process improvement, systems enhancement, and automation initiatives to improve efficiency and scalability Skills & Experience: Minimum 2 years' experience in a Financial Manager capacity Experience within a group structure, SME environment, or multi-entity business would be highly advantageous Strong technical knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, taxation, and internal controls Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyse, interpret, and present complex financial information Experience working with ERP and accounting systems such as Sage Intacct or similar platforms Exposure to financial statement preparation and drafting software Strong commercial acumen with excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities Proven leadership experience with the ability to influence stakeholders and build strong working relationships Adaptable and capable of thriving within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and growth-oriented environment Qualification: CA(SA) Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered. Connect with us on and Register your CV to create a profile and to view all our Financial recruitment vacancies. Let us assist you with your career. For further Finance jobs, Accountant jobs, Financial Manager vacancies and Management Accountant vacancies. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database and we will connect with you with any other suitable roles or positions.