Group Financial Manager - R 70,000 - R 60,000 PM - Paarden Eiland, Cpt

GROUP FINANCIAL MANAGER Paarden Eiland, CPT| R60,000 – R70,000 per month Job Description An established and diversified group of privately owned businesses is looking for a strong, hands-on Group Financial Manager to take ownership of the finance function across five to six operating companies. This is a broad portfolio role suited to a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys being close to the business.

You will lead a finance team of approximately 8+ people, oversee the full monthly finance cycle across the group, and work closely with directors and shareholders on reporting, cash flow, funding and financial decision-making. The group operates across engineering and related service-based environments, making this an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys the pace and variety of operational businesses.

Key responsibilities

Lead the monthly finance and accounting function across multiple group companies Manage, mentor and oversee a finance team of approximately 8+ staff across accounting, debtors, creditors and stock control Review accounting work completed by the team and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information Prepare and present monthly management accounts to directors and shareholders Prepare regular forecasts and provide meaningful insight into business performance Process and review final journals, trial balances, fixed asset registers and month-end reconciliations Manage and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances across the group Oversee VAT, PAYE/EMP201, provisional tax and related statutory calculations, submissions and payments Review payroll and oversee the release of salary payments Prepare audit files and coordinate information required for the annual audit Take an active role in cash flow and working-capital management Support debtor escalations and assist management with improving cash conversion Assist with overdrafts, loan applications and other funding requirements Engage with banks, funders and other external stakeholders where required Partner with management to strengthen financial controls, reporting processes and overall financial visibility across the group Requirements Requirements Relevant BCom or equivalent Finance/Accounting degree Completed SAIPA or SAICA articles AGA(SA) or SAIPA designation strongly preferred Minimum 2 years' relevant post-articles commercial experience Previous experience managing or supervising a finance team Strong management accounting and month-end reporting experience Solid understanding of VAT, payroll, tax and statutory compliance Comfortable managing multiple companies, entities or business units simultaneously Experience within an operational, automotive, engineering, manufacturing, distribution or similar commercial environment would be highly advantageous Strong Excel and financial systems capability Able to operate at management level while remaining willing to get into the detail when required Confident communicating financial information to senior management, directors and shareholders Benefits The Opportunity This is not a narrow reporting role.

You will have end-to-end visibility across multiple businesses and play an important role in how the group manages its financial performance. You will have the opportunity to: Take ownership of a diverse multi-company finance portfolio Lead and develop an established finance team Work directly with directors and shareholders Gain exposure to funding, working capital and commercial decision-making Influence financial processes and controls across the wider group Build broad commercial experience across several operational businesses Join a stable group where finance is closely connected to day-to-day business operations Package: Approximately R60,000 – R70,000 per month, depending on experience and qualifications.

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