Financial Manager

SUMMARY:
Lead the executive finance function for a dynamic, asset-intensive industry leader, driving complex group consolidations, IFRS reporting compliance, and strategic financial management.

POSITION INFO:
A prominent, rapidly growing enterprise operating within a complex, asset-intensive sector is seeking an operationally sharp, technically elite Chartered Accountant CA(SA) to step into the role of Finance Manager. This position is custom-built for an ambitious financial leader who combines deep technical accounting command with proven team management capabilities and C-suite commercial acumen. Operating as a strategic partner to senior executive leadership, you will hold total operational accountability for group reporting workflows, multi-entity consolidations, statutory tax governance, and forward-looking financial planning frameworks. The corporate work environment is fast-paced, high-governance, and performance-focused. If you are a CA(SA) with extensive consolidations mastery and a track record of driving operational efficiency within complex capital structures, this market leader provides an outstanding platform to shape long-term business performance. Key Responsibilities: Financial Operations & General Ledger Leadership: Direct end-to-end accounting workflows, compiling month-end management account packs and ensuring absolute reporting accuracy. Group Consolidations & IFRS Compliance: Lead and review complex multi-entity group consolidations, upholding strict compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and statutory regulations. FP&A, Budgeting & Strategic Forecasting: Drive enterprise budgeting cycles, rolling cash flow forecasts, and long-term financial modeling to guide executive decision-making. Audit Oversight & Risk Governance: Oversee internal and external audit engagements, strengthen internal financial control frameworks, and manage key banking and advisory relationships. Team Development & Executive Decision Support: Lead, mentor, and elevate a high-performing finance team while translating complex datasets into actionable strategic insights for board-level leadership. Job Experience and Skills Required: Professional Qualification (Non-Negotiable): Active qualification as a Chartered Accountant CA(SA) is an absolute prerequisite. Academic Background: Completed Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related commercial discipline. Experience Track Record: 5 to 8 years of progressive, reference-backed post-articles finance experience. A minimum of 4 years operating directly in a Financial Manager capacity. Technical Domain Competencies (Non-Negotiable): Proven, hands-on experience executing complex group consolidations is a strict prerequisite. Expert-level command of IFRS technical reporting, statutory taxation, and corporate governance frameworks. Non-negotiables: Proven leadership and people management capabilities, elite analytical problem-solving skills, and the communication confidence required to engage effectively with executive stakeholders under tight deadlines. Highly Advantageous Criteria: Direct experience within commercial property, real estate investment trusts (REITs), or property funds. Prior exposure to publicly listed corporate environments and complex multi-entity operational structures. Practical systems experience operating on MDA Property Manager ERP software. What is on offer (Why Apply): Secure a high-visibility financial leadership seat within a well-capitalized, asset-intensive sector player. Direct responsibility for multi-entity consolidations, group financial strategy, and executive team leadership. A stable, high-accountability environment that actively values commercial innovation and technical excellence. Apply now! For more exciting vacancies, please visit: I also specialise in recruiting in the following: CA(SA) General Finance If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles \/ positions. For more information, contact: Mikayla Taylor Connect with me on LinkedIn!