674 Finance Manager jobs in South Africa

• Conduct all routine financial operations, including customer order processing, invoicing, and reconciliations
• Maintain accurate financial records
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including supplier payments and customer collections
• Ensure compliance with internal controls
• Document and maintain financial processes and procedures
• Liaise with external parties such as customers, service providers, and banks as needed
• Prepare and file periodic tax returns - VAT, Ad Valorem etc.

• Financial / Accounting Degree qualification
• 2 years' + experience as a Financial Manager
• Efficiency in Sage Evolution
• Able to commute daily to office in Gardens, Cape Town area

About the job Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Minimum Requirements:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) (SA) with 5-8 years of post-article experience

• Proven track record of reporting and financial management
• High attention to detail and analytical precision
• In-depth understanding of financial accounting principles and practices (technical expertise) with the ability to communicate technical concepts in business terms
• Tolerance of stress and pressure
• Broad knowledge of group systems
• 3-5 years of experience in a management role leading teams
• In-depth knowledge of the FMCG market and its challenges
• Good understanding of Tax and VAT Acts

• Manage daily finance functions for the operating unit.
• Provide financial oversight for the manufacturing site, ensuring company policies and internal controls are adhered to.
• Offer financial and operational support to the Finance Executive.

• Ensure financial completeness and maintain the general ledger per IFRS and Group Policy.
• Review, assess, and recommend levels of provisions.
• Conduct monthly reviews of all general ledger balance sheet reconciliations.
• Oversee monthly financial month-end close, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Submit reports to Stats SA.

• Prepare financial reports for the operating unit (monthly, half-year, and annually).
• Open and close GL periods.
• Review sales and consignment stock reconciliations.
• Review and approve journals processed by finance.
• Analyze the Income Statement month-on-month.
• Review Balance Sheet reconciliations.

• Compile all year-end reporting packs.
• Prepare statutory Annual Financial Statements.
• Coordinate the year-end external audit process.

• Prepare year-end tax computations and deferred tax roll forwards.
• Submit tax returns, including ITR14 and provisional tax returns.
• File DWT returns if dividends are declared.
• Utilize the Konsise tax platform for tax processes.

• Ensure compliance with company cash policies and meet daily cash requirements.
• Submit daily cash flow reports to Remgro Treasury.
• Oversee cash forecasting and approve payments.
• Release daily payments and authorize one-off cash book payments.
• Approve payments to oil suppliers via the vendor financing app.
• Perform authorized

Finance Manager

Location : Cape Town CBD

Salary : R7000 – R100 000 p.m. plus bonus & share options

MUST BE ABLE TO WORK ON-SITE Mo - Fridays

A fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual to fulfill the role of Finance Manager for a leading debt collecting company in the financial services sector. This role reports to the Managing Director of the company.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Some of the key duties and responsibilities include developing, implementing, and reviewing internal controls, drafting management accounts, financial statements, and preparing tax submissions.

• Develop and implement financial strategies to support business growth and long-term objectives.
• Analyze financial data to provide insights and recommendations for decision-making to senior management.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure financial strategies are integrated into business operations.
• Monitor financial performance and recommend corrective actions to optimize profitability and manage costs.
• Prepare and present financial reports and performance metrics to the Managing Director.
• Prepare and present all BEE-related financial reports and performance metrics to the Managing Director.
• Manage cash flow, cost control, and financial risk.
• Provide financial insights to senior leadership for strategic decision-making.
• Lead and mentor a finance team to enhance efficiency and performance.

Requirements

Education: CA (SA)

Experience :

At least 5 years of post-articles experience in financial management.

Strong background in financial reporting, tax, and compliance.

Management experience.

Skills :

• Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional planning and organizing skills.
• A goal-oriented and proactive mindset.
• Understanding of all facets of business operations and interactions, with sound knowledge of financial management, numeracy, and attention to detail.
• Commitment to teamwork, service, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Decisive and assertive, capable of building and maintaining professional relationships.
• Experience working with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.

We're looking for a hands-on and detail-driven Finance Manager to manage the full finance function across our growing technology business. This role is essential in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance, optimising cost management, and supporting business strategy through insightful financial analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Operations & Bookkeeping

• Manage the full bookkeeping function, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded.
• Prepare and post month-end journals and maintain general ledger integrity.
• Process and oversee all customer invoicing, credit control, and supplier payments.

• Compile and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal stakeholders and shareholders.
• Prepare comprehensive board packs, incorporating financial results, variance analysis, forecasts, and commentary.
• Develop and manage financial statements in compliance with accounting standards.
• Analyse the financial impact of business decisions and assess their effect on Profit After Tax (PAT).

• Lead the annual budgeting process and monitor ongoing budget performance.
• Establish and update costing models to track and improve project and departmental profitability.
• Forecast future business performance, cash requirements, and revenue targets based on market and internal trends.

• Ensure compliance with SARS regulations and relevant financial legislation, including VAT, income tax, and payroll tax.
• Maintain internal controls and monitor adherence to policies and procedures.
• Manage B-BBEE-related financial submissions and activities.
• Oversee risk identification and implement mitigation strategies across financial operations.

• Monitor daily cash balances, ensuring optimal cash flow and working capital levels.
• Prepare rolling cash flow forecasts and scenario planning to support business decision-making.

• Oversee payroll processes and ensure alignment with financial records and compliance standards.
• Lead the preparation for and management of external audits, ensuring timely submission and a clean audit opinion

• Leverage financial systems such as Sage or Xero for accurate reporting and transaction management.
• Continuously improve finance processes through system optimisation and automation

• Excellent accounting knowledge with strong attention to detail.
• Effective financial planning and analysis skills.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in managing internal controls and compliance.
• Ability to communicate financial insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Experience in the IT/software or consulting sectors.
• Familiarity with multi-currency or multi-national financial environments.
• Sage, Xero, or Payspace software experience.

• BCom Accounting or equivalent degree (completed articles advantageous).
• Minimum 5+ years in a similar financial management or accountant role.
• Experience managing audits, financial reporting cycles, and compliance processes

Lexdan Select is assisting a Hospitality company with their search for a Finance Manager.

The role can be worked remotely, with occasional site visits to the lodge based in Gqeberha.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Oversee and execute month-end closing activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analysis, to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Manage the end-to-end audit process.
• Ensure compliance with international financial reporting standards.

• Completed tertiary qualification in a finance-related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in finance within the hospitality industry.
• Experience handling the full finance function is required.

About the job Finance Manager

Key purpose:

The Finance Manager will have full P&L responsibility for the company, delivering the Monthly Management Accounts to the Head of Finance for review in line with reporting deadlines. A key aspect of the role will be monitoring and analysing the financial performance of individual business streams within the Group.

This will require the role to work closely with Operations to support the Head of Finance in driving performance improvement and ensuring that financial results are delivered to plan. In addition, the Finance Manager will play a key role in developing finance processes and refining the current management

Manages accounting and financial reporting activities within the organization to ensure effectiveness and efficiency. Oversees banking, financial reporting, tax payments,

• M&A
• Prepare detailed financial models to assess the viability and financial impact of acquisition targets
• Support the preparation of investment proposals and presentations for senior management and investors
• Financial Modelling
• Develop and maintain complex financial models to support strategic decision-making and business planning
• Provide insights and recommendations based on financial model outputs
• Management Accounts
• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, including P&L statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
• Support the analysis of financial performance against budgets and forecasts
• Financial Analysis and Reporting
• Conduct detailed financial analysis to support strategic initiatives
• Prepare financial reports and presentations for both internal and external stakeholders

• Ambitious, tenacious, and a self-starter
• A minimum 2:1 degree in Finance or Accounting and 2-3 years of experience in a similar role (Associate-level)
• Preferable experience from the Big 4 and/or investment banking
• A proactive individual with the proven ability to work independently
• Someone who aspires to be part of a small team in a scale-up environment
• Experience with Power BI is highly desired

• Be part of an innovative company that is reshaping the homebuying experience
• Gain hands-on experience in a variety of finance functions
• Work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with opportunities for growth and advancement
• Collaborate with a passionate and driven team dedicated to making a difference

This hands-on role encompasses financial operations, payroll administration, budgeting, and providing strategic financial advice to the Managing Director. The successful candidate must be proactive, capable of working independently, and collaborate effectively with an external accounting firm.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management - Full function

• Maintain and manage full sets of accounts for all three entities.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting cycles.
• Prepare and manage cash flow forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses.
• Coordinate annual financial statements (AFS) preparation and liaise with the external accounting firm.
• Monitor and enforce internal controls and financial policies to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Manage