Financial Manager- Cost & Management Accounting

SUMMARY:
A leading organisation within the aviation sector is seeking a highly experienced Manager: Finance (Cost & Management Accounting) to lead financial oversight, cost control, and reporting for its smaller group companies. This is a strategically important role for a finance leader who thrives in complex, multi-system environments and has a strong passion for costing, inventory, and management accounting.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Reporting

• Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flows for smaller group companies, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely submission
• Manage accounting processes and produce accurate monthly and quarterly financial reports aligned with IFRS and internal policies
• Ensure statutory compliance and accurate accounting records for all smaller group companies

• Oversee inventory transactions and ensure accurate reconciliation between stock and finance systems
• Drive automation and system integration to enhance efficiency and data integrity
• Report on inventory movements, reconciliations, and financial performance of smaller group companies
• Conduct variance analysis on stock movements and direct operating costs, providing clear insights and actionable recommendations

• Prepare, review, and approve audit schedules, ensuring audit readiness and IFRS compliance
• Manage relationships with auditors and resolve audit queries efficiently and accurately
• Assist the Senior Manager: Finance in coordinating annual audit deliverables across teams
• Maintain compliance with all relevant legislation, regulatory requirements, and internal finance policies

• Engage with internal stakeholders across Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial, and Finance to ensure accurate and timely financial processes
• Collaborate with external partners, auditors, and service providers to resolve queries and maintain accurate reconciliations
• Participate in discussions and negotiations with regulatory and government bodies (e.g. ACSA, ATNS), reviewing and challenging proposed charges
• Support negotiations and financial reviews through scenario analysis, reconciliations, and variance explanations

• Lead and manage accountants responsible for inventory reconciliations and smaller group company accounts
• Act as a coach and mentor, setting clear goals aligned with business objectives
• Drive accountability, performance, and continuous adherence to finance policies
• Foster a collaborative, disciplined, and results-driven team culture

• BCom Honours in Finance or Accounting
• Professional qualification: SAIPA / SAICA or equivalent (Essential)
• Completed Articles (Essential)
• CA(SA) (Advantageous)
• Minimum 10 years’ finance experience, including 3 years in a management role
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting
• Experience preparing and finalising accounts in line with South African regulations
• Exposure to multiple financial and operational systems with complex reconciliations
• Experience in an accounting software package (Advantageous)

• Professional with high integrity and ethical standards
• Strong passion for costing and management accounting
• Process- and results-driven with excellent attention to detail
• Assertive, patient, and confident leader
• Self-motivated, dependable, and adaptable
• Able to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and sound judgment Application Guidelines

• Email applications will not be accepted
• Preference will be given to members of under-represented designated groups
• Should no feedback be provided within two (2) weeks from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful