Financial Manager

Recruiter:

Humankind Group

Job Ref:

HC005509/Robyn

Date posted:

Monday, March 23, 2026

Location:

Midrand, South Africa

Salary:

650000 Annually

SUMMARY:

Job Title: Financial Manager (6-Month Contract | Possible Extension)

ð Johannesburg, South Africa
ð Closing Date: 20 March 2026

POSITION INFO:

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on Financial Manager to lead financial operations across multiple business units. The successful candidate will provide strategic financial oversight, reporting, and operational support while ensuring compliance with tax, VAT, and statutory requirements. This is a 6-month contract with potential for a long-term extension.

Key Responsibilities

Lead financial reporting and consolidation across business units.
Prepare and submit VAT, provisional, and final tax calculations.
Manage stock and fixed asset registers, including reconciliation and reporting.
Support operational finance functions including budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management.
Oversee banking administration, group payments, and treasury activities.
Ensure compliance with IFRS, internal controls, and statutory requirements.
Liaise with auditors, banks, and consultants to ensure smooth financial operations.
Lead finance teams, supervise daily financial activities, and support smaller company operations as required.
Assist with ad hoc operational and finance projects.

Required Skills & Experience

Proven experience as a Financial Manager, Senior Accountant, or similar role.
Strong knowledge of IFRS, tax, VAT, and statutory reporting.
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, SAGE, Syspro, Palladium, or Pastel.
Solid understanding of financial planning, budgeting, and cashflow management.
Experience in audit preparation, internal controls, and compliance.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Excellent communication skills in English and Afrikaans.
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work with minimal supervision.
Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Qualifications

Relevant Finance/Accounting qualification (Diploma, Degree, or higher).
Experience in a multi-entity or group finance environment is highly desirable.
Valid driver’s license required.

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