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 will include:
Lead the monthly finance and accounting function across multiplegroup 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
RequirementsRequirements
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
Robust 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 workplace 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
BenefitsThe 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 chance 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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📌 Group Financial Manager - R 70,000 - R 60,000 Pm - Paarden Eiland, Cpt (New South Wales)
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