Financial Manager

SUMMARY:
Job Title: Financial Manager (Labour Broker Industry)
Location:  KZN
Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer / Managing Director
Department: Finance
Type: Full-time | Permanent

Job Purpose:
The Financial Manager (FM) will be responsible for overseeing the full financial function of the business, ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective financial controls, statutory compliance, and strategic financial planning. The role is particularly focused on managing high-volume payroll transactions, contractor payments, and complex statutory requirements associated with the labour broking industry

Please forward your CV to Recruitment@Riseupgroup.co.za

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee and manage the full accounting function (GL, AP, AR, and cashbook)
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports for executive leadership
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all financial data, reconciliations, and journal entries
• Analyse and interpret financial results to support business decision-making

• Oversee processing of high-volume payroll for temporary/contract employees
• Ensure compliance with PAYE, UIF, SDL, Workman’s Compensation, and other statutory obligations
• Liaise with payroll teams to ensure accurate and timeous disbursements
• Manage contractor invoicing, reconciliations, and payments

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, SARS, and industry-specific laws
• Prepare for and manage external audits and SARS reviews
• Maintain robust internal controls and risk management processes
• Ensuring all compliance and certifications are up to date and current

• Forecast and manage company cash flow requirements
• Oversee creditor and debtor cycles to ensure liquidity and operational efficiency
• Monitor client payments and manage credit control processes

• Support commercial decision-making through financial modeling and analysis
• Contribute to pricing models and profitability analysis of staffing contracts
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes

• Lead and mentor the finance and payroll teams
• Drive continuous improvement and automation in financial systems and processes

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting / finance (BCom minimum); CA(SA) or CIMA preferred
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience as a Financial Manager, ideally in the labour broking, recruitment, or outsourced services industry
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and statutory reporting in South Africa
• Experience working with large payroll volumes and contractor billing cycles
• Proficient in accounting software (e.g., Sage, Pastel, or similar ERP systems)
• Advanced MS Excel skills

• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Leadership and team management skills
• Ethical, with high levels of integrity and professionalism