Financial Manager
Role
Financial Manager
Location
Cape Town
Industry
Financial Services
An established specialist commercial finance provider, delivering tailored asset finance and working capital solutions to businesses across South Africa. The company partners with clients in the transport, logistics, construction and related sectors, providing flexible financing through a customer-focused approach.
An experienced and commercially minded Financial Manager to oversee the day-to-day financial management of the group. A hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys being involved in the detail and the management of a finance team. The role offers exposure to a growing business, working closely with senior management.
Key Responsibilities
Manage, mentor and develop members of the finance team.
Manage the monthly accounting and reporting process.
Review balance sheet reconciliations, journals, accruals and provisions.
Assist with the preparation of annual financial statements and budgets.
Liaise with external auditors during the audit process.
Prepare monthly forecast updates.
Monitor actual performance against budget.
Support management with financial analysis and decision-making.
Monitor daily and weekly cash flow requirements and forecasting.
Assist with liquidity planning.
Manage banking relationships and routine banking requirements.
Prepare funding and covenant reporting for lenders where required.
Assist in ensuring compliance with, SARS, Companies Act requirements, NCR.
Review creditors and payment runs.
Monitor debtors and collections reporting.
Oversee fixed asset accounting.
Assist with finance lease and rental asset accounting.
Prepare financial reports for management meetings and board reporting.
Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and efficiencies.
Requirements
BCom Accounting or equivalent degree.
Completed articles or relevant finance experience (advantageous).
CA(SA), CIMA, SAIPA or similar qualification (advantageous).
5 - 8 yrs finance experience, with min 2 yrs in a Financial Manager or similar role.
Experience managing a small to medium-sized finance team.
Experience preparing management accounts and annual financial statements.
Experience in Asset finance, Leasing, rental businesses, financial services, Commercial finance, Banking (advantageous).
Strong accounting knowledge.
Financial reporting and analysis.
Advanced Excel skills.
Thank you for your interest. If you do apply for this opportunity, but do not hear from us within two weeks, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.