Job Description

• A leading professional services firm is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Manager with a strong CA(SA) qualification and substantial post-articles experience to join their team in Umhlanga. This is a critical opportunity for a strategic, analytical finance professional to oversee treasury, cash flow, statutory compliance, and lead a high-performing finance team. The role involves driving continuous improvement, providing key financial insights for growth and profitability, and contributing to high-level board and Exco reporting. If you have significant IFRS, reporting, and cash management experience in complex, multi-entity environments and a demonstrable ability to lead and contribute to corporate value, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the preparation and detailed review of monthly management accounts.
• Manage treasury and cash flow, including the preparation of monthly cash flow forecasts, to ensure optimal business liquidity.
• Maintain and prepare the organization’s Fixed Asset Register.
• Supervise the accounts payable (Creditors) and accounts receivable (Debtors) functions.
• Manage the preparation of multi-entity payrolls and review them prior to final director release.
• Prepare, review, and submit all necessary corporate, tax, and payroll statutory returns to regulatory bodies.
• Conduct annual reviews of internal controls that impact financial statements, and lead the annual audit preparation and review of financial statements.
• Lead, mentor, and guide the finance team to ensure consistently high performance, accuracy, and timely delivery of all financial outputs.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives, including the automation of financial reporting and control processes.
• Collaborate with department leaders across the business to provide critical financial insights that support business growth and enhance profitability.
• Direct the budgeting and forecasting cycles, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and cost control objectives.
• Review key business contracts to assess financial risks and compliance.
• Contribute to reporting for the board and executive committee, including providing financial commentary and variance analysis.
• Actively contribute to the organization’s overall risk assessment, monitoring, and mitigation efforts.
• Provide financial support for strategic corporate projects, such as mergers, acquisitions, or significant system implementations.

Requirements:

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CA(SA)) is highly preferred.
• 4-5 years of post-qualification experience is necessary.
• Demonstrated proficiency in applying IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards), strong experience in financial reporting, advanced skills in forecasting, and practical expertise in cash management.
• Experience gained in complex financial environments, such as those involving high-volume professional services, multi-entity structures, cross-border transactions, and knowledge of foreign exchange practicalities or central bank regulations (Advantageous).
• Advanced Excel skills are mandatory.
• Experience with cloud-based accounting systems (e.g., Xero) is required.
• Familiarity with online payroll systems (e.g., Sage Pastel Online Payroll System) is advantageous.