Financial Services

Financial Manager

Snatch | Accounting & Finance Headhunters·Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa, south-africa·Full Time·Onsite
Financial ServicesMid levelFull TimeOnsite
-

📍 Pretoria (Office-based)

💰 R600k - R720k CTC per annum

🚀 Lead finance for a growing industrial services group


Role Overview

A growing industrial services group is hiring a Finance Manager to take ownership of its daily finance operations in Pretoria, Gauteng. This is an opportunity to lead an accounting team and improve the systems supporting a business with multiple entities.


Reporting to the CFO, you will oversee financial controls, management reporting, tax compliance and cash flow. Your remit combines hands-on accounting with team development and practical improvements to financial processes.


Key Responsibilities

  • Produce monthly group management reports, review reconciliations and journals, and prepare complex accounting entries.
  • Oversee sales and banking controls, review payment runs before release, and approve credit notes with supporting documentation.
  • Prepare cash flow forecasts, monitor expenditure, and support annual budgets, forecasts and variance analysis.
  • Calculate and reconcile VAT, support PAYE and Income Tax compliance, and coordinate with SARS, external auditors and tax advisers.
  • Lead and develop the accounting team through work allocation, review, training and weekly finance meetings.
  • Identify and implement automation opportunities that improve financial workflows, accuracy and efficiency.
  • Support payroll processing and management payroll oversight, including the financial implementation of HR changes.


Qualifications & Experience

  • CA (SA) or AGA (SA), registered and in good standing, with 3–5 years’ relevant experience, including at least one year post-articles.
  • Experience leading an accounting, finance or audit team, including delegating, reviewing work and coaching staff.
  • Hands-on financial accounting, management reporting and cash flow experience, with working knowledge of VAT, PAYE and Income Tax.
  • Advanced Excel skills and experience using a payroll system.
  • Own reliable transport and availability for office-based work, with early starts and extended Monday hours.
  • Xero experience and evidence of implementing finance process automation would be advantageous.
  • Exposure to accounting across multiple entities, holding companies or trusts would be beneficial.


Salary & Benefits

  • R600 000 - R720 000 CTC per annum depending on experience


Apply Now

At a glance

Company

Snatch | Accounting & Finance Headhunters

Location

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Mid level

Valid until

Not specified

Created

October 29, 2026

More opportunities

Similar roles you might like

Management Accountant

Bash

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, south-africa

Full-time

WE ARE BASH Bash is South Africa's largest omnichannel shopping platform. We connect over 500 brands across the physical and digital world, for millions of South Africans, every day. We're building something with real scale and real consequence.We're founder led, a team of true owners and humble learners. We work hard, hold a high bar, and show up for each other. The problems aren't easy and the pace is real but when you break through, the impact is felt across the business and by the customers who rely on us.If that sounds like the kind of place where you'd do the best work of your career, we'd like to meet you.The Management Accountant will play a key role in supporting the Financial Manager at Bash by overseeing and enhancing various aspects of the company’s financial operations. This includes essential accounting responsibilities such as preparing financial reports, conducting reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations.Beyond core accounting, the role extends to financial management support, encompassing budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and cash flow management to drive informed decision-making. You will also actively contribute to process optimization, assist in system implementations, and perform project finance analysis to support the organization’s strategic goals.This dynamic position offers an opportunity to impact both operational efficiency and long-term financial planning.WHAT YOU’LL DOManagement Reporting: Prepare and analyse monthly management reports, year-end reports, and conduct financial analyses. Interim and year end audits: Prepare audit files and assist with audit queries. Month end reviews: Review trial balance and monthly postings in the general ledger, prepare journal entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. Reconciliations: Ensure timely and accurate reconciliations of intercompany transactions, prepayments, accruals, payroll, bank, receivables, and payables. Budgeting and Forecasting: Develop, consolidate and maintain accurate budgets and forecasts. Process Improvement: Contribute to system implementations, internal control improvements and opportunities for automation within the business. Business Support: Provide financial insights and support to various business units within Bash. WHO YOU ARE: This job is for you if you have:BCom Degree or Honours degree in Financial/ Management Accounting or equivalent 2+ experience in medium to large corporate Solid experience in reporting and complianceExpertise in managing budgets, forecasts and operational performance metricsAdvanced proficiency in financial systems (e.g. SAP, Coupa)Strong command of Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, including data analysis One or more of the following will help you stand out:Thorough knowledge of financial accounting procedures and principles Self-starter and open to learningAbility to work under pressure Agile Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Detail-orientated Excellent communication skills Excellent planning skills Executes with precision Proactive in approach and thinking Good team player willing with work across divisional boundaries We ask a few optional demographic questions to monitor fairness in hiring and comply with South Africa’s Employment Equity requirements. Your responses are confidential - stored separately from your application and never shown to hiring panels. We review the data only in aggregate to strengthen our sourcing so pipelines are diverse and all candidates receive equitable support. You can skip any question.JOINING THE BASH TEAMWe believe in autonomy and self-driven individuals who thrive within some uncertainty so that they can fill those gaps with their uniqueness. The qualities that allow you to thrive are curiosity, proactivity and a bias to action. If you are these things, joining the Bash team will catapult your career and ensure you do the best work, pushing past your preconceived boundaries.We don't believe in padding this section with things that sound good on paper. Here's what working at Bash actually looks like:BASH PERKS The people around you. We hire to a high standard, and you'll feel it. The talent at Bash will push your thinking, raise your game, and genuinely surprise you.Real growth. A place that expands what you're capable of. You'll own more, stretch further, and build in ways a traditional corporate can't offer.Top-of-market pay. The best people, in the right roles, earning at the top tier.Time that's yours. We are flexible and don't measure time. We look at output.Shopping perks. An exclusive discount across 500+ brands in-store and on bash.com.

13 minutes ago

Newly Qualified Ca(sa) / Eligible To Register Ca(sa)

Communicate Recruitment

Cape Town, Western Cape, south-africa

FULL_TIME

Typical Areas of Exposure: Financial reporting and analysis Management accounting Budgeting and forecasting Business partnering Financial planning and analysis (FP&A) Commercial finance Cost and profitability analysis Internal controls and process improvement Strategic decision support Stakeholder engagement with operational teams Requirements: Newly Qualified CA(SA) or eligible to register Strong academic track record Completed SAICA articles Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Strong communication and interpersonal abilities Desire to build a successful career in the commercial sector What Employers Offer: Exposure to senior leadership teams Career development and growth opportunities Diverse industry experience Strategic and operational involvement Competitive remuneration and benefits If you are a motivated CA(SA) looking to transition into a commercially focused role and make a meaningful impact within an organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your career journey. For more information connect with us on and Register your CV to create a profile and to view all our Financial recruitment vacancies. Let us assist you with your career. For further Finance jobs, Accountant jobs, Financial Manager vacancies and Management Accountant vacancies. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database and we will connect with you with any other suitable roles or positions.

19 hours ago

Finance Manager Kia South Africa (pty) Ltd - Imf Somerset West

Kia Motor

Western Cape, south-africa

full-time

Job Description Brief Role Summary: To plan, manage and monitor the implementation of all financial management practices, activities and processes in order to deliver on approved operational financial plans and to continuously enhance service delivery. Provide direction, review and report up the line. This is a Middle Management position Key Responsibilities: Financial Controls Maintain a sound financial base of the allocated Branch/s Check Income statement on a weekly basis for misallocations Investigate all unusual entries Monitor the GP% for reasonableness Alert Dealer Principal and Departmental managers to any problematic situations or anomalies on the numbers promptly Assist and advise all department managers on costs and budgetary performance regularly Monitor financial performance of all departments and advise on possible improvement areas Reconcile and Review all Balance Sheet accounts - audit file to be done and complete by the 10th working day of every month All queries in audit file to be resolved within 30 days Responsible for accuracy of reconciliations Ensure that journal file is kept to date with proper authorization and supporting documents Assist the DP to drive weekly branch management meetings and monthly staff meetings Safeguarding Assets & Risk Management One physical vehicle stock count to be performed monthly - touch ALL vehicles Ensure weekly vehicle stock count balance and follow up on reconciling items Key and Natis recon to be done by stock controller - check and sign off by FM Ensure all stock in transit vehicles are stocked by stock controllers before month Perpetual parts stock counts to be done on a monthly basis Ensure that cash procedures are in place at dealerships Asset counts are done according to policy Expense Management Always get three quotes from suppliers to ensure we are paying the lowest price Ensure that all agreements longer than 1 month are covered by a proper SLA and reviewed by Motus legal Report excessive expenses to DP & Regional Financial Manager All expenses processed in the correct accounting month and department Policies & Procedures are adhered to Ensure that there is proper segregation of duties Assess policies and procedures on a regular basis to ensure objective is still being achieved Ensure new policies & procedures are implemented with immediate effect Report all policies & procedures not adhered to promptly to DP and RFM Responsible for oversight of the Administration at dealerships below All credit notes must be authorized by the DP, department manager or Accountant - must comply with regional delegation of authority levels Check all supporting documentation is attached and correct a/p credit request Cash sales to be reviewed on a daily basis - follow up all queries older than 3 days Ensure all money received at the branches are receipted immediately and banked daily Check WIP weekly and ensure open job cards are adequately explained Check a sample of job card costing in the workshop - AMH service & maintenance plans and warranty jobs All after sales should be analyzed to ensure vehicles are not being delivered without being properly reconditioned Ensure AOD's are signed for money to be recovered from staff and salary input schedules updated timely Proactive Debtors management according to company policy, Review all PL recons Release payments as first signatory All queries more than 30 days must be resolved Bank and Cash on hand accounts to be allocated daily All queries must be resolved within 3 days Ensure monies received at Dealership are banked daily Ensure procedures are in place to prevent vehicles being delivered and not invoiced on Drive Vehicle purchase accounts should be checked on a weekly basis Queries to be resolved before month end Review "unreceived cost" report on a weekly basis - follow up with stock controller. Staff & Salaries Train and develop staff when so required Check and submit all staff related documentation to Motus payroll timeously All commissions and other incentive to be checked and submit to RFM, DP and Payroll in time Check salary pre-runs and ensure the correct salaries/commissions/incentives are paid and deductions for AOD's are done Reporting All reporting, including ISMS reporting and Hyperion pack, must be accurate and deadlines met as per monthly calendar from RFM Compile annual budgets and rolling forecasts for presentation to DP and RFMs Timely and accurate FIC, VAT, PAYE and Tax related reconciliations/submissions Other Due to the responsibility of your job function there will always be matters that needs to be addressed outside of your Job Description which you will be held responsible for Always attempt to sort out queries yourself, inform Regional Office if you have any difficulty in resolving a query Report all risks to DP and RFM timeously Ensure the company's best interest is always your first priority Qualifications and experience: Relevant Finance Degree or Diploma in Finance (min 3-year diploma) 2 to 5 years Motor Industry Experience Skills & Competencies: Drive (All Modules) Excel (Very good) Ability to communicate effectively in the primary workplace language. Very Good knowledge of accounting and VAT principles Good interpersonal skills Leadership and Management skills Accuracy and detail oriented Good administrative and communication skills, ability to work under pressure Closing Date 29 October 2026

a day ago

Accountant

Profile Personnel

Eastern Cape, south-africa

full-time

Job Description We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised Accountant to join a professional team, supporting the financial management of property development companies. The successful candidate will be responsible for day-to-day accounting functions, financial reporting, tax compliance and budgeting, while assisting the Financial Manager with various financial tasks. Key Responsibilities Manage bookkeeping up to trial balance, including cost tracking and allocations for property development companies. Prepare sales reports and monthly management packs. Process supplier invoices, perform reconciliations and manage payments. Administer municipal accounts, resolve queries and perform meter reconciliations. Compile and submit VAT and dividends tax returns, including attending to SARS queries. Prepare annual audit packs and assist with audit requirements. Review payment packs and monitor company tax liabilities. Assist with reviewing management packs and preparing financial reports. Prepare budgets and monitor actual performance against budget. Requirements BCom degree, with Accounting as a subject being advantageous. 2 - 3 years' relevant experience. Good computer literacy, including Microsoft Office. Experience with MDA Property Manager (now known as MRI Property Central) would be advantageous. Ability to learn new accounting systems and software quickly. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to participate in management account meetings, including those involving external stakeholders. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, open-plan office environment.

a day ago

Finance Assistant / Finance Administrator

Hire Resolve

Stellenbosch, south-africa

Default

Hire Resolve’s Client is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Finance Assistant / Finance Administrator to join their engineering team in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. If you have a strong finance administration background, creditors experience, and a knack for keeping things organised, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!Key Responsibilities Process and reconcile creditors and assist with day-to-day accounts administration. Verify, process, and maintain employee time cards. Maintain accurate financial records and documentation. Assist with payroll administration and HR-related duties. Maintain employee records and confidential documentation. Provide general office and administrative support. Liaise with operational staff regarding financial records and documentation. Support the Financial Manager with ad hoc finance duties. Matric (Grade 12). Relevant Finance or Accounting qualification. 3–5 years of finance administration experience. Previous creditors experience. Experience working in an engineering environment. Proficiency in Pastel or similar accounting software. Good Microsoft Excel skills. Completed Pastel course. Fluent in Afrikaans. Strong administrative skills and excellent attention to detail. A financial tertiary qualification will be advantageous. Desired Skills: Finance Assistant / Finance Administrator Finance Assistant / Finance Administrator Finance Assistant / Finance Administrator

a day ago

Project Finance Manager (financial System Implementation Multi-country)

Network Recruitment

Johannesburg, Gauteng, south-africa

FULL_TIME

This is more than an ERP implementation. You'll lead the finance workstreams across General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Procurement, ensuring accurate billing, supplier payments, multi-currency reporting and robust financial controls across all operating countries. Key Responsibilities: Lead the finance workstreams from system design through implementation, go-live and country rollout Define financial system requirements across GL, AP, AR and Procurement Drive the implementation of a global chart of accounts and multi-currency consolidation Oversee financial data migration, testing, cutover and go-live readiness Ensure accurate client billing, supplier rates and outsourced driver charges Validate financial system interfaces and reconciliation controls Oversee intercompany accounting, foreign exchange and group reporting requirements Embed financial controls, approval workflows and audit trails Manage project plans, milestones, budgets, risks and dependencies Monitor implementation partner deliverables and resolve project issues Coordinate finance stakeholders across countries and business functions Drive finance-related change management, training and business readiness Deliver project status reports and steering committee / board updates Ensure a smooth handover to business-as-usual teams Job Experience and Skills: Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field essential CA(SA), CIMA, SAIPA or equivalent professional qualification advantageous PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent project management certification advantageous Advanced MS Excel, including financial modelling and reconciliations 7+ years' finance experience 3+ years' project management experience Logistics, courier, freight, transport or distribution industry experience strongly preferred Financial system / ERP implementation experience Experience with multi-entity, multi-currency accounting and group consolidation Strong understanding of financial controls, reconciliations, data migration and system interfaces Working knowledge of IFRS, particularly foreign currency translation and consolidation Experience with rate cards, pricing structures or billing models advantageous Strong project governance, planning and stakeholder management skills Experience managing implementation partners, budgets and deliverables Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliver under pressure The challenge? Making sure every country speaks the same financial language, without losing sight of its local requirements. If you combine strong financial acumen with the project management discipline to deliver complex implementations, this is your opportunity to influence a global rollout, strengthen financial controls and help build a system that supports the business well beyond go-live. This is a fixed-term contract for the duration of the implementation and rollout. Ready to make your mark on a global transformation project? Apply now! For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit: I also specialise in recruiting in the following: Financial Managers Financial Accountants Management Accountants Financial Controllers Cost Accountants Payroll All Finance C-Suite roles If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions. Elzette Hood Executive Recruitment Consultant Connect with me on LinkedIn!

2 days ago