Senior Finance Manager

SUMMARY:
We're Hiring!!! A Senior Finance Manager, Johannesburg North 🏢

POSITION INFO:
Are you an experienced finance leader ready to make an impact? Join a dynamic team where your expertise in financial management, compliance, and strategic leadership will help drive growth and innovation.


Company and Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Financial Manager to take ownership of the accounting function and key financial processes across the group. This is a senior leadership role reporting directly to the Commercial Director and working closely with the executive team.

You will gain broad exposure to the business, lead the finance department, and ensure compliance with IFRS while managing audits, budgets, and cash flow. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to contribute to building South Africa through SME growth, this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the accounting function and lead the Finance Department team.
• Ensure IFRS compliance and oversee monthly reporting and annual financial statements.
• Handle VAT and income tax returns, SARS queries, and insurance matters.
• Prepare budgets, manage cash flow forecasts, and compile reports for Exco, Board, and funders.
• Drive process compliance, maintain efficiencies, and manage key projects from planning to execution.
• Oversee audits and ensure timely delivery of financial reports.

• Education: BCom (Hons) / CTA with Accounting as a major.
• Experience: Minimum 15 years in finance roles, preferably with exposure to mid-sized companies and external stakeholder reporting.
• Leadership experience in a financial role.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and project management skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and exposure to ERP systems (Xero/Sage/QuickBooks).
• Analytical, organized, and meticulous with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to business changes and take initiative.