Financial Manager

Salary: Industry Related, depending on experience Benefits: Company Provident Fund + Group Life & Disability Assurance Location: Head Office – Branch Support (Riviera, Pretoria) Working hours: Monday – Friday 08:00 – 17:00 Due to retail operational needs, the role includes 13 additional Saturdays annually from 08:00 – 13:00. The candidate will report to the Group Financial Manager, work closely with the Finance Director. The Head of Departments will report to the Finance Manager About the Company and Job Overview The company is a well-established, privately owned retail group with multiple branches and a long history in the industry. The business operates in both the retail and property environment, providing the finance team with exposure to a diverse and interesting financial landscape including retail operations, property, projects, and group reporting. They offer a stable environment, a long-term career opportunity, and the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and make a meaningful impact in the business. The successful candidate will play a key role in financial controls, reporting, audits, projects, and management packs across the group. This is a hands-on role in a dynamic operational environment and will suit someone who wants to be involved in the business, not only in reporting. Minimum Requirements:
- Qualified CA(SA)
- 3+ years post article experience
- Strong experience in: o Annual Financial Statements o Management packs o Budgets and forecasts o Financial controls o Internal and external audit o Working papers and reconciliations
- Advanced Excel skills
- Must be willing to work in a hands-on, operational environment
- Must have previous working experience within the retail, property / rental and/or property development accounting industries
- Experience working in a multi-branch / multi-entity environment
- ERP system implementation or system improvements
- Managing or supervising staff
- Experience dealing with auditors and board-level reporting Duties include but is not limited to: The role will include responsibility for:
- Annual financial statements
- Internal and external audit processes
- Management packs and reporting
- Financial controls and compliance
- Budgets and forecasts
- Project and capital expenditure tracking
- Property-related financial administration and analysis
- Reviewing working papers and reconciliations
- System and process improvements
- Assisting in managing and developing finance staff
- Supporting branches and visiting branches when required Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted Culture fit: We are specifically looking for someone who is:
- Practical and down-to-earth
- Hands-on and willing to get involved operationally
- Professional, but not overly corporate
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Takes ownership and accountability
- Able to work independently
- Service-driven and willing to support branches and internal stakeholders
- Comfortable in a family business environment
- Looking for a long-term career opportunity, not a short-term move Reporting to: Group Financial Manager