Our client, a well-established and growing manufacturing business, is seeking an experienced Financial Manager to take ownership of the finance function and provide commercial and operational financial leadership across the business
This is a broad, hands-on role suited to an experienced finance professional who enjoys working across financial reporting, budgeting, inventory, fixed assets, tax compliance, ERP systems administration and continuous process improvement within a manufacturing environment
Key Responsibilities
Lead the finance function, ensuring accurate financial reporting and strong financial controls
Prepare monthly management accounts, reconciliations and financial analysis
Manage annual budgets, forecasting and cash flow planning
Oversee debtors, creditors, inventory, fixed assets and general ledger
Review landed costing, stock variances and inventory valuations
Manage VAT, EMP201, provisional tax and statutory submissions
Coordinate external audits, BEE audits, ISO audits and tax reviews
Maintain the fixed asset register and capital expenditure reporting
Support import transactions and foreign supplier payments
Maintain ERP master data and financial module integrity
Review payroll reconciliations and employee cost reporting
Drive process improvements, SOPs and internal controls
Lead and develop the finance team
Minimum Requirements
BCom Accounting or equivalent qualification
5-8 years' experience in a Financial Manager or Senior Financial Accountant role
Manufacturing/industrial experience
Strong management accounting, costing and inventory knowledge
Tax and statutory compliance experience
Advanced Excel and ERP experience (Syspro advantageous)
Excellent analytical and leadership skills
Ideal Candidate
A commercially minded finance professional who enjoys combining strategic financial oversight with hands-on operational involvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment