Financial Manager - Contract

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFR010329/PaB

Date posted:

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

700 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
If you’re a hands-on Financial Manager with a passion for people leadership, robust financial control, and insightful reporting, this is your opportunity to step into a role where your expertise truly influences decision-making and future growth.

POSITION INFO:
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Financial Manager to take ownership of the financial management function for a division within a dynamic organisation. This role is responsible for leading a finance team, safeguarding the accuracy and integrity of financial information, and ensuring reliable, IFRS-compliant financial reporting. The successful candidate will play a key role in month-end management, budgeting and forecasting, statutory compliance, and strategic financial support to the business. This role is based in Edenvale and it is a f.xed term contract role. Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Team Management: Lead, motivate and develop the finance team by setting clear goals, providing direction, and fostering a high-performance culture. Coach, mentor and empower team members to achieve both individual and departmental objectives. Month-End & General Ledger Management: Oversee the maintenance of the general ledger, including the review and approval of journals and the creation of new accounts, where required. Manage and control the month-end close process, ensuring that all deadlines are achieved and accounts are accurately finalised. Balance Sheets & Reconciliations: Review and approve monthly balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations. Ensure that reconciliations are fully supported with appropriate documentation and that outstanding items are investigated and resolved timeously. Financial Reporting: Ensure that all financial reporting requirements and submission deadlines are met. Review, analyse and provide insightful commentary on monthly management accounts. Validate the accuracy and completeness of reports prepared by the finance team, ensuring that all submissions reconcile to Hyperion. Prepare and submit head office reporting, including Hyperion packs and supporting notes. Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the preparation of annual budgets in line with business objectives. Update and manage forecasts as required to support forward planning and decision-making. Banking & Payments: Review and approve debtor and creditor application documentation. Approve creditor reconciliations, ad hoc payments, beneficiaries and payment runs in line with governance controls. Compliance, Audit & Controls: Oversee tax and VAT reviews to ensure legislative compliance. Take responsibility for internal and external audits and the preparation of annual financial statements. Review income completeness and ensure accurate financial recognition. Perform annual system rollovers and support teams in resolving sub-ledger and general ledger variances. Regularly assess financial systems, processes and internal controls, recommending and implementing improvements where required. Job Experience and Skills Required: BCom degree or equivalent (essential). Minimum 3-4 years' experience in a financial management or supervisory role. Agile, adaptable and solutions-oriented approach. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly MS Excel. Experience with Great Plains and Hyperion systems (advantageous). Apply now! For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit: 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.

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

Financial Manager - Contract
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: 700 000 Annually
If you’re a hands-on financial manager with a passion for people leadership, robust financial control, and insightful reporting, this is your opportunity to step into a role where your expertise truly influences decision-making and future growth.
Today

Financial Manager
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: 1300000 Annually
Not every financial manager role is about sitting in meetings and approving reports.Some still expect you to know the numbers before the dashboard does. If you're a CA(SA) who enjoys leading from the front, getting into the detail and rolling up your sleeves when month-end hits, keep reading. This isn't a "delegate and disappear" kind of role, it's for someone who likes being in the engine room of...
Today

Financial Manager
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
Ready to lead, transform and make a real impact?This isn't just another financial manager role. We're looking for a hands-on finance leader who can take ownership of the finance function, lead a team with confidence, and drive operational excellence in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.If you're someone who takes initiative, improves processes, and thrives without being micromanaged, we want ...
Today

Financial Manager
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
Are you a CA(SA) with a passion for leading high-performing finance teams and partnering with the business to drive results?A market leader in the yellow machinery/heavy equipment industry is looking for a dynamic financial manager to take ownership of the finance function and play a key role in shaping the company's financial strategy.
Today

Financial Manager
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
Ready to take ownership of the finance function in a thriving manufacturing business?An established company in the hydraulics industry is looking for a hands-on financial manager who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment and enjoys partnering with the business to drive performance.
Today

Financial Manager (Newly Qualified CA(SA)) | Technology Company
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: 600000 Annually
A dynamic and rapidly growing technology company based in Sandton is seeking a newly qualified CA(SA) with outstanding academic achievements to join their finance team as a financial manager.This is an excellent opportunity for a high-performing finance professional looking to transition into a commercial environment and gain exposure to a fast-paced, innovative business within the technology sect...
1 day ago

Financial Manager ((CA(SA) / Newly Qualified)
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: R750 000 Annually
Are you a newly qualified CA(SA) looking to launch your career in a dynamic commercial environment? Or do you have around 1–2 years of post-articles commercial experience and are ready for your next challenge?Our client is seeking a driven, analytical, and ambitious finance professional to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain broad commercial exposure, work along...
1 day ago

Financial Manager
Location: Pretoria
Salary: 60 000 Monthly
financial manager (CA(SA))Pretoria East | Office-Based | PermanentA well-established, diversified group with interests in property and retail/trading is seeking a highly technical, hands-on financial manager to partner directly with the CFO. This is a senior individual-contributor role (no staff management), ideal for a CA(SA) who enjoys solving complex accounting, tax and financial modelling chal...
1 day ago

Financial Manager
Location: Pretoria
Salary:
Are you a hands-on Finance manager who thrives in a fast-moving operational environment? Do you enjoy turning financial data into meaningful business insights while partnering with key stakeholders across an organisation? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
1 day ago

Financial Manager
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
A reputable business within the transport industry is looking to appoint a skilled Finance manager to strengthen it's finance function. You will take ownership of key financial operations, support strategic decision-making, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and reliable financial reporting
1 day ago