Description:
Finance Manager CA(SA) Cape Town CBD | In-Office | Group Environment
This is a targeted search for a commercially astute CA(SA) with ±8 years post-articles experience to step into a high-impact Finance Manager role within a well-established group operating in a fast-paced sales and marketing environment.
The role sits at the intersection of group reporting, commercial finance, and leadership. It requires someone equally comfortable in the detail and in the boardroom, a Finance Manager who understands how numbers move a business, not just how they reconcile.
The BriefReporting directly to the Managing Director, this role carries full responsibility for the finance function of a key division within the group. You will lead a small, capable finance team while acting as a trusted financial advisor to senior leadership.
This is not a back-office role. The Finance Manager is expected to challenge, influence, and guide business decisions using accurate financial insight and strong commercial judgment.
Core Mandate Group Reporting & Consolidations
Ownership of monthly and quarterly management reporting in line with group standards Active involvement in group consolidations, ensuring integrity, accuracy, and consistency Close collaboration with group finance on reporting timelines, variances, and submissions Commercial Finance & Decision SupportReview budgets, forecasts, and rolling cash flow projections Analyse variances and translate them into clear, commercial insight for leadership Review forex exposure and forward cover requirements in line with group forex policy Financial Governance & Control
Review and approve general ledger reconciliations Direct internal audits and coordinate external audit processes Ensure strong financial controls, governance, and compliance across the division Tax, Statutory & Regulatory
Preparation and review of annual tax calculations and supporting schedules Oversight of VAT, tax, and statutory submissions including SARB and Stats SA Ensure ongoing compliance with IFRS and relevant financial legislation BBBEE, Insurance & Risk
Monthly preparation and review of BBBEE schedules and scorecard reporting Oversight of annual insurance declarations and related risk documentation Leadership
Lead, mentor, and develop a small finance team Drive accountability, deadlines, and continuous improvement within the function Systems & Process
Operate within a
31 Jan 2026;
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gumtree.co.za