473 Finance Manager jobs in South Africa

We’re seeking an experienced and strategic Finance Manager to lead our financial operations in Pretoria . This role plays a key part in budgeting, compliance, reporting, and supporting executive decision-making.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Prepare financial statements and ensure IFRS / local GAAP compliance
• Manage cash flow, banking, and treasury functions
• Oversee tax compliance (SARS, VAT, PAYE) and audit processes
• Drive cost control initiatives and operational efficiency
• Lead and develop the finance team
• Engage with internal / external stakeholders and regulators

Requirements :

Reporting to : CFO / Business Head

The Depot Financial Manager at Falcon Gas - ETG, within the Exchange Traded Commodities Vertical (ETCV), is a mid-level position within the Finance & Accounts Department. This role is responsible for record-to-report, financial analysis and compliance activities, thereby ensuring the financial integrity of the organization.

Role and Responsibilities

• Preparation and analysis of financial statements, reports, and budgets.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions in accordance with accounting standards.
• Reconcile all accounts, review general ledger entries, and resolve discrepancies to ensure accurate and complete Trial Balances
• Support the business and decision makers in relevant financial planning, forecasting, and budget tracking processes.
• Perform variance analysis and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Support internal and external audit processes.
• Maintain and update all financial records and documentation.
• Manage and co-ordinate depot finance team
• Responsible for cash handling, banking and reconciliation thereof
• Effective stock handling procedures, physical verifications and close monitoring of stock movements
• Assist in identifying opportunities for process improvements within the Finance & Accounts Department.
• Year-end and month-end closing activities in accordance with group timelines.
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles, regulations, and internal policies including taxation
• Responsible for direct and indirect taxes
• Stay updated on changes in accounting standards and financial regulations.
• Adhoc tasks and activities as assigned by the HoF

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial accounting or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial data.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team and collaborate with cross-functional departments.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with international accounting standards (e.g., IFRS).
• Experience in financial analysis and reporting.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and financial software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Multilingual proficiency for effective communication in a global context.
• Commitment to financial integrity and ethics.

We’re seeking an experienced and strategic Finance Manager to lead our financial operations in Pretoria . This role plays a key part in budgeting, compliance, reporting, and supporting executive decision-making.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Prepare financial statements and ensure IFRS / local GAAP compliance
• Manage cash flow, banking, and treasury functions
• Oversee tax compliance (SARS, VAT, PAYE) and audit processes
• Drive cost control initiatives and operational efficiency
• Lead and develop the finance team
• Engage with internal / external stakeholders and regulators

Requirements :

Location : Pretoria, South Africa

Reporting to : CFO / Business Head

Hire Resolve's client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Finance Manager to join their team. The Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing all financial activities of the company, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing strategic financial guidance to senior management. This position requires a strong understanding of financial principles, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to lead and mentor a team of financial professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare business activity reports, financial statements, and forecasts.
• Ensure that financial legal requirements are met.
• Develop financial reporting systems.
• Identify ways to reduce or maintain costs by studying financial reports and business processes.
• Assist management in making financial decisions.
• Collect, interpret, and review financial information.
• Report to management and stakeholders, providing advice on how the company and future business decisions might be impacted.
• Review, monitor, and manage budgets.
• Develop strategies that work to minimize financial risk.
• Supervise and assist the finance team.
• Collaborate with the accounting team to support various accounting projects and activities on a daily basis.
• Provide assistance to prepare financial statements according to company policies.
• Prepare financial status and analysis reports for the Board of Directors.
• Ensure that the financial team follows the institution’s policies and regulations.
• Assist in accounts payable and receivable activities.
• Prepare the financial system for internal audit.
• Prepare the financial system for the external annual audit.

• Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team of professionals to achieve common goals.
• A minimum qualification of a B.COM or other accounting qualification.
• CA(SA) status would be a distinct advantage.
• Ideally Qualified SAIPA Accountant.

Apply for this role today, contact Shaun Ferreira at Hire resolve or on LinkedIn

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We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

Are you a strategic financial leader who goes beyond compliance and transactional finance? Do you thrive in providing insights that drive business growth, optimize financial efficiency, and manage risk? If so, we invite you to join our team as a Finance Manager .

About the Role

As the Finance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the business direction through financial strategy, planning, and risk management. Your responsibilities will extend beyond overseeing accounting functions—you will provide financial insights that influence key strategic decisions, ensuring financial stability and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Financial Leadership : Participate in leadership team discussions and provide financial insights to guide company strategy.
• Financial Accounting & Controls : Ensure compliance with IFRS, implement internal controls, and oversee financial record accuracy.
• Financial Planning & Budgeting : Develop, coordinate, and monitor budgets, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Risk Management & Compliance : Maintain risk registers, ensure regulatory compliance, and oversee insurance policies.
• Treasury & Cash Flow Management : Optimize liquidity across multiple entities, manage funding strategies, and maintain banking relationships.
• Tax & Audit Management : Ensure compliance with tax regulations, manage audits, and implement tax planning strategies.
• Asset & Capital Management : Oversee capital expenditure processes, manage company assets, and track capital spending.
• Team Leadership : Lead and mentor the finance team to enhance performance and ensure operational excellence.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education : Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (CIMA, CA(SA), ACCA preferred).
• Experience : Proven track record in a senior finance role, ideally in a complex business environment.
• Skills : Strong analytical abilities, leadership skills, and proficiency in financial reporting tools.
• Regulatory Knowledge : In-depth understanding of IFRS, tax laws, and compliance regulations.

The suitable candidate’s main responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Interpret, control and manage computerized reporting systems within the group;
• Ability to formulate and implement strategic projects in the finance department or division;
• Ability to develop and implement new financial templates and models;
• Develop and implement improved systems and financial reports;
• Update and improve current budget, forecast and flash models;
• Preparation of annual budgets and consolidation;
• Preparation of forecasts and consolidation;
• Preparation of expense variance analysis at a group level;
• Staff management and development of subordinates;
• Various management and month end reports;
• High performance required in terms of daily financial management, i.e. of management of key cost drivers of the division, working capital requirements and management and driving efficiencies;
• Exhibits sound conceptual and analytical skills, apply intellect and knowledge in identifying critical issues
• Understanding of internal control procedures and ability to develop and co-ordinate improvements in this area;
• Ensure compliance to group and company policies and procedures;
• Various other responsibilities at group level;
• General office administration;

Preferred qualifications/attributes/skills:

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification;
• B.Com (Accounting) qualification or degree compulsory;
• Relevant experience in SAP;
• Above average working knowledge of MS Office and especially Excel essential;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• The ability to communicate and present at all levels;
• The ability to work under pressure;
• Accuracy, attention to detail and ability to adhere to tight deadlines;
• Tact and discretion in dealing with confidential information;
• Clean disciplinary, criminal and credit record;
• Required to work overtime during critical periods in finance especially during month and year end;

Are you a strategic financial leader who goes beyond compliance and transactional finance? Do you thrive in providing insights that drive business growth, optimize financial efficiency, and manage risk? If so, we invite you to join our team as a Finance Manager .

About the Role

As the Finance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the business direction through financial strategy, planning, and risk management. Your responsibilities will extend beyond overseeing accounting functions—you will provide financial insights that influence key strategic decisions, ensuring financial stability and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Financial Leadership : Participate in leadership team discussions and provide financial insights to guide company strategy.
• Financial Accounting & Controls : Ensure compliance with IFRS, implement internal controls, and oversee financial record accuracy.
• Financial Planning & Budgeting : Develop, coordinate, and monitor budgets, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Risk Management & Compliance : Maintain risk registers, ensure regulatory compliance, and oversee insurance policies.
• Treasury & Cash Flow Management : Optimize liquidity across multiple entities, manage funding strategies, and maintain banking relationships.
• Tax & Audit Management : Ensure compliance with tax regulations, manage audits, and implement tax planning strategies.
• Asset & Capital Management : Oversee capital expenditure processes, manage company assets, and track capital spending.
• Team Leadership : Lead and mentor the finance team to enhance performance and ensure operational excellence.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education : Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (CIMA, CA(SA), ACCA preferred).
• Experience : Proven track record in a senior finance role, ideally in a complex business environment.
• Skills : Strong analytical abilities, leadership skills, and proficiency in financial reporting tools.
• Regulatory Knowledge : In-depth understanding of IFRS, tax laws, and compliance regulations.

A global pharmaceutical company is seeking a Finance Manager to join their team.

Main Purpose of Job

• Ensure accurate financial results are prepared and presented at the end of each month.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and monitor working capital movements.
• Coordinate year-end audits.
• Handle all tax and VAT calculations and submissions.
• Prepare budgets.
• Oversee debtors' collections.

Key Performance Areas

• Manage the full finance function of large trading entities and smaller property companies.
• Prepare the monthly management reporting pack.
• Process all monthly journals for the finalization of the management pack.
• Process monthly payroll journals.
• Ensure timely and accurate balance sheet reconciliations, including bank, debtors, creditors, and inter-company accounts.
• Monitor actual versus budget spend and analyze variances.
• Review credit card pastel processing and allocations.
• Maintain system integrity checks.
• Review monthly supplier reconciliations for foreign and local suppliers.
• Review and authorize all local and foreign payments.
• Load new products on Pastel.
• Maintain the chart of accounts on Pastel.
• Oversee debtors team to ensure collections align with forecasts and debtors days targets.
• Manage company taxes, including SARS correspondence, VAT, EMP, and income tax submissions.
• Prepare and review annual financial statements and manage financial audits.
• Conduct daily staff huddles.
• Liaise with banks on queries.
• Perform weekly and daily analysis of debtors' collections.
• Manage cash flow diligently, including weekly forecasts.
• Prepare annual budgets.
• Implement and improve financial controls, policies, procedures, and systems, including mapping processes on SweetProcess.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• CA (SA) or CIMA qualification.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years post-articles experience outside of auditing.

Skills / Physical Competencies

• Advanced Excel skills.

Lexdan Select is assisting a real estate company in their search for a Finance Manager, based in De Waterkant.

POSITION INFO :

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and strategic for all group companies
• Model cash flows for acquisitions, property investments, and business expansion
• Build and standardize financial reporting across all entities
• Design internal control frameworks, policies, and risk mitigation plans
• Ensure compliance with tax, FICA, Companies Act, and all relevant regulations
• Daily, weekly, and monthly cash flow monitoring across businesses
• Oversee relationships, trust accounts, and funding pipelines
• Prepare consolidated monthly management accounts
• Create group-level dashboards, P&L statements, and KPI reports
• Manage audits, SARS submissions, and all statutory returns

Requirements :

• BCom Accounting or Financial Management ( preferred but not essential)
• 5–8 years’ experience in financial management or strategic finance roles
• Strong understanding of property, financial services, and multi-entity environments
• Proven cash flow management and control experience
• Exposure to fundraising, investor reporting, or M&A is a plus

Finance Manager • Capetown, South Africa