General Manager Finance

SUMMARY:
🌟 General Manager – Finance | Blue-Chip Retail/Wholesale Leader 🌟
Location: South East Suburbs
Industry: Retail & Wholesale
Seniority: Executive Level
Qualification: CA(SA) or CIMA essential
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving financial performance and operational excellence? A leading blue-chip retail and wholesale powerhouse is on the lookout for a dynamic and results-driven General Manager – Finance to join their high-performing executive team.
This is a career-defining leadership opportunity for an accomplished finance professional ready to make a significant impact in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

POSITION INFO:

🔍 What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Leading and managing the full spectrum of financial services for the division.
• Reviewing monthly management accounts and driving actionable insights.
• Performing operational analyses to identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities.
• Overseeing internal controls, working capital (debtors, creditors, inventory), and payroll.
• Ensuring compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Monitoring KPIs and financial targets, particularly in the supply chain domain.
• Managing treasury operations, banking relationships, and foreign exchange contracts (FECs).
• Compiling financial reports, implementing IFRS updates, and managing budgets & forecasts.
• Handling procurement oversight, stock controls, and supplier/customer data integrity.
• Providing high-level financial analysis for strategic projects and ad-hoc needs.

🎓 What We’re Looking For:

• CA(SA) or CIMA-qualified – this is non-negotiable.
• At least 5 years’ post-articles experience in financial management.
• Experience in the retail or wholesale sector is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of forex accounting, hedging, and import processes.
• Expertise in IFRS, VAT, corporate tax, and local financial regulations.
• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
• Background in project environments is a plus.

💡 You’ll Thrive If You Are:

• Financially savvy with top-tier analytical capabilities.
• Known for delivering sharp, insightful financial reporting.
• Highly organised and thrive under pressure.
• Detail-oriented with impeccable accuracy and integrity.
• A resilient, solutions-focused leader who inspires performance.
• Fluent in English, and Afrikaans proficiency is a strong advantage.