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SUMMARY:

A well-established player in the agricultural processing industry is seeking a results-driven Financial Manager to take ownership of their full finance function and contribute to strategic business decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Finance Manager

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFU014110/KM

Date posted:

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

78000

SUMMARY:

A well-established player in the agricultural processing industry is seeking a results-driven Financial Manager to take ownership of their full finance function and contribute to strategic business decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

POSITION INFO:

Join a leading business in the milling and food production sector, where innovation, efficiency, and quality are key drivers. This role offers the opportunity to lead the finance team, manage reporting functions, and partner with operations to enhance profitability. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in financial planning, cost control, and supporting long-term business sustainability.

You’ll report to senior leadership and be involved in budgeting, forecasting, statutory reporting, cash flow management, audit preparation, and driving financial controls. A strong understanding of manufacturing operations and product costing will be advantageous in this role.

Job Experience & Skills Required:

• BCom Degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent
• SAICA/SAIPA articles or CIMA preferred advantageous
• Minimum of 5–7 years’ experience in a financial management role within manufacturing or agriculture
• Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to lead and mentor a finance team
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Syspro, SAP, or similar)
• Solid knowledge of financial reporting standards, cost accounting, and compliance
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Finance and Sales
• Industries Advertising Services

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Financial Planning : Develop and maintain financial policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance and best practices.

Budgeting and Forecasting : Create and monitor annual budgets and forecasts, providing regular updates to senior management.

Financial Reporting : Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements.

Strategic Insights : Analyse financial data and provide strategic insights and recommendations to senior management to support decision-making.

Cash Flow Management : Oversee the company's cash flow, ensuring proper allocation and investment of funds.

Risk Management : Manage risk through insurance, hedging and other financial instruments, ensuring the company's financial stability.

Cross-functional Collaboration : Collaborate with other departments to align financial goals with overall business objectives and drive growth.

Financial Strategy : Develop and implement financial strategies to support growth and profitability, driving the company's financial success.

Financial Record Management : Ensure accuracy and compliance of financial records, transactions and documentation.

Requirements :

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; Master's degree preferred.

SAIPA, SAICA, or other relevant professional certification.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial management, with expertise in budgeting, forecasting, analysis and reporting.

Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial markets, and regulatory requirements.

Excellent analytical, communication and leadership skills.

Proven track record of success in financial management and strategic planning.

Experience in risk management and financial instruments.

Advanced proficiency in financial software and Excel.

Finance Manager • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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Malander is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join a forward-thinking organization. The ideal candidate must be a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) with 3–5 years of post-articles experience. This role requires someone who is immediately available and ready to take ownership of the finance function, bringing strong technical knowledge and sound business acumen to the team.

Key responsibilities :

• Manage day-to-day financial operations including financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare financial statements in compliance with IFRS and statutory requirements.
• Oversee cash flow management and working capital optimisation.
• Support external audit and liaise with auditors.
• Monitor internal controls and ensure compliance with financial regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making.

Qualifications and Experience :

• Qualified Chartered Accountant – CA(SA)
• 3–5 years of post-articles experience in a finance role
• Immediate availability required
• Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic industry or multinational environment
• Exposure to ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar
• Solid understanding of IFRS and local tax regulations
• Strong financial analysis and reporting skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills

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Now Hiring: Financial Manager | Africa Operations | Johannesburg-Based Role with Regional Oversight

An established international education group is seeking a highly capable Financial Manager to lead the finance operations across multiple African territories, including Ethiopia, Kenya, Botswana, and Mauritius. This is a strategic and operational leadership role based in Johannesburg, offering the opportunity to work across borders, build regional finance teams, and play a key role in the group’s international growth.

Role Overview

As the Financial Manager for the International Division, you will oversee the financial operations of multiple country offices, provide leadership to local finance teams, and ensure alignment with group reporting and compliance standards. You'll be a key business partner to senior executives and will play a critical role in budgeting, strategic planning, audits, and team development across East and Southern Africa.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Compliance (45%)

• Lead and oversee all financial operations across the division, ensuring alignment with relevant statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Review, monitor, and guide the performance of regional finance teams in Ethiopia, Kenya, Botswana, and Mauritius.
• Manage the preparation and high-level review of monthly reports, reconciliations, and annual financial statements.
• Drive financial controls, compliance, risk mitigation, and standardization of financial procedures across regions.
• Supervise the internal and external audit processes and ensure tax and regulatory compliance.

Budgeting & Forecasting (25%)

• Lead the annual budgeting process across the division and ensure alignment with group strategy.
• Monitor and revise forecasts to reflect changing business environments.
• Guide and challenge regional teams to ensure financial accuracy and accountability.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement (10%)

• Build strong relationships with external partners such as auditors, banks, and service providers.
• Partner with HR in hiring and managing the regional finance team.
• Act as the key financial contact for executive leadership, including collaboration with business development and expansion teams.

Strategic Involvement (20%)

• Contribute to long-term growth strategy through financial insights and opportunity analysis.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives across the region.
• Support business planning and expansion into new African markets.

Qualifications:

• CA(SA)
• Advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
• Proficient in accounting systems (ERP, Sage, etc.)

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior finance role
• 3+ years in managing finance departments, preferably across African markets
• Strong exposure to multi-currency environments and compliance in Sub-Saharan Africa

Skills:

• Strong planning, analytical, and critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Demonstrated leadership and team-building capability
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

Why Apply?

This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a multinational environment , make a strategic impact, and build a robust regional finance function from the ground up. Ideal for a hands-on finance leader looking for both operational control and strategic input in a growth-focused organisation.

• Seniority level Not Applicable

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Education
• Industries Education, Higher Education, and Primary and Secondary Education

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Founded in , Browns is a family-owned jeweller that crafts the finest diamond jewellery in South Africa.

We focus on classic, timeless, and sophisticated designs, making us an iconic brand with a rich heritage. We pride ourselves on offering quintessentially South African designs, crafted by South Africans for South Africans and the rest of the world.

Introduction: If you have a head for business and enjoy problem-solving, you could be the Finance Manager we're looking for.

1. Establish and implement department procedures, modifying as necessary.
2. Prepare reports summarizing and forecasting company business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations.
3. Oversee cash flow management.
4. Responsible for month-end close and all account reconciliations to provide an accurate financial representation of the company.
5. Prepare and monitor budget, with input from all departments.
6. Provide management with timely reviews of the organization's financial status and progress in its various programs and activities.
7. Prepare and review financial statements.
8. Review and audit company accounts for consistency and accuracy.
9. Prepare reports required by regulatory agencies.
10. Establish relations with banks, financial institutions, and international suppliers.

Desired Experience & Qualifications:

• Postgraduate Hons in BCom Accounting or BAcc Accounting.
• At least 3 years of experience managing teams in a medium-sized organization.

Join to apply for the Finance Manager role at Aurik BusinessJoin to apply for the Finance Manager role at Aurik BusinessGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Aurik is seeking a skilled and strategic Finance Manager to join our growing team.

If you're passionate about financial leadership, operational excellence, and helping businesses grow, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.About the RoleAs our Finance Manager, you will oversee the financial health and sustainability of our business operations.

This role requires a hands-on leader who can manage financial aspects of service delivery contracts, drive risk management, and support strategic decision-making.You'll work closely with leadership teams across Aurik and play a vital role in ensuring financial discipline, reporting accuracy, and long-term growth.

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Establish and implement department procedures modifying as necessary.
• Prepares reports which summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position in areas of income expenses and earnings based on past present and expected operations.
• Oversees cash flow management.
• Responsible for monthend close and all account reconciliations to provide an accurate financial representation of the company.
• Prepares and monitors budget with input from all departments.
• Provides management with timely reviews of the organizations financial status and progress in its various programs and activities.
• Prepares and reviews financial statements.
• Reviews and audits company accounts for consistency and accuracy.
• Prepares reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Establishes relations with banks financial institutions and international suppliers.

Requirements

Desired Experience & Qualification

Postgraduate Hons in Bcom Accounting / BAcc Accounting or Financerelated field

3 years experience in managing teams in a medium sized organization

Qualified CA(SA) is a bonus

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Finance Manager • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Purpose:

Provide financial advice and support to the Financial Director

KPA / Main Outputs and Responsibilities for this Position

Provide financial advice and support to the Financial Director (30%)

• Funding, revenue, and income generating strategies.
• Cost reduction strategies.
• Tax planning and tax structuring.
• Internal control systems etc.
• Support the Financial Director in overseeing, monitoring and the
• evaluation of:
• Group financial performance.
• Investments, acquisitions, and disposals.
• Group financial compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Assist the Finance Director in overseeing the financial operations of the company and developing financial strategy.
• Keep abreast of issues and changes in the finance industry that are relevant to the company.

Manage the financial operations (40%)

• Monitor the company's compliance to statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and plan the company audits.
• Liaise with auditors on audit related matters.
• Managing accounts payable and fixed assets.
• Overseeing day-to-day accounting and month end routines.

Reporting and record keeping (20%)

• Preparing and presenting reports on the company's financial performance to senior management.
• Developing and implementing systems and controls to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Managing the preparation of the annual budget and forecasting process.
• Preparing and submitting regulatory reports.

Management of Resources (10%)

• Determine the company's priorities and ensure affective allocation of resources to these priorities.
• Manage human, physical and financial resources in line with the company policies, processes and procedures.
• Develop efficiency measures to ensure optimum capacity utilization and performance.

Desired Skills:

• Business Acumen
• Corporate finance principles and practices.
• IFRS
• Companies Act.
• SCM and human capital management principles and practices.
• SAGE PASTEL Evolution

Desired Work Experience:

• More than 10 years

Desired Qualification Level:

• Degree

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

• 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 bank approver functions.

• Support the fixed assets team with annual physical asset verification.
• Ensure annual useful life and residual value reassessments comply with IFRS.
• Assist with maintaining lease asset app changes.

• Oversee invoice, credit memo, and receipt processing.
• Monitor the account with SDO and ensure oils revaluation is completed quarterly.
• Liaise with Vector regarding payment allocations and debtor aging.

• Approve daily cash requests from the central creditor's department.
• Address account issues between customers and the central creditor's team.
• Ensure oil supplier reconciliations are current without unresolved queries.

• Manage and develop the finance team.
• Coach and support team members to achieve career objectives.
• Foster cohesion between finance and commercial teams.

• Identify and implement opportunities for improved control procedures.
• Follow up on audit queries and ensure corrective action is taken.
• Perform control checks to ensure compliance with approved procedures.

• Act as a liaison between the business and central finance teams.
• Facilitate effective communication across teams to meet finance deliverables.