Our Client based in Humansdorp, is seeking to employ an experienced and competent Finance Manager to their team.

Requirements:

• Relevant financial qualification such as BCom, BCompt, or equivalent.
• Proven experience in a Financial Manager or Senior Accounting role.
• Strong knowledge of SARS requirements and statutory compliance.
• Experience with multi-entity or group accounting.
• Payroll processing and staff management experience.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with accounting systems, including Xero.
• ERP system experience.
• High level of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage deadlines and work across diverse industries.
• Experience in the farming and manufacturing industries.
• Experience preparing management reports and budgets.
• Experience assisting with annual external financial audits.

Responsibilities, but not limited to:

Financial Management and Reporting

• Prepare, review, and analyse monthly management accounts.
• Oversee budgets, forecasts, and cash flow management.
• Monitor financial performance and report to management.
• Maintain accurate general ledger records and reconciliations.

Statutory and Compliance

• Prepare and submit SARS reconciliations including VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL, and income tax.
• Ensure CIPC submissions and ongoing compliance requirements are met.
• Liaise with external and internal auditors, tax practitioners, and advisors.
• Ensure compliance with financial and regulatory standards.
• Review and assist with the annual external audit.

Payroll and HR

• Manage the full monthly salary and wage’s function.
• Perform payroll reconciliations and manage statutory deductions.
• Oversee payroll systems and internal controls.
• Maintain and implement business policies and procedures.

Payments and Cash Management

• Manage creditor payments and payment processes.
• Oversee bank accounts and perform reconciliations.
• Approve and control payment workflows.

Asset Management

• Maintain and update fixed asset registers.
• Monitor asset acquisitions, disposals, and depreciation.
• Ensure accurate asset reporting across all entities.

Staff Management

• Manage, supervise, and develop finance staff.
• Allocate duties and conduct performance management.
• Ensure effective internal controls and segregation of duties.

Group and Multi-Entity Support

• Provide financial oversight across multiple entities.
• Consolidate and coordinate financial information.
• Support management with financial insights and decision-making.

Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.