Financial Manager (CA(SA) / CIMA)

Overview

We are recruiting on behalf of a fast-growing business that forms part of a larger, well-established group. The company is experiencing strong growth and is seeking a hands-on Financial Manager to take ownership of the finance function and support the next phase of expansion.

This opportunity is ideal for a young, ambitious CA(SA) with a few years of post-articles experience, or a qualified CIMA professional with strong commercial finance experience. The successful candidate will play a key role in the business, working closely with leadership to provide financial insight, maintain strong financial controls, and support strategic growth initiatives.

This is a full-time, office-based position operating during standard South African business hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reporting packs
• Develop and maintain budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections
• Monitor financial performance and provide meaningful commercial insights to management
• Manage VAT, tax compliance, and statutory financial requirements
• Oversee debtors and creditors, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and strong financial controls
• Ensure financial records are accurate, compliant, and up to date
• Support business decision-making through financial analysis and reporting
• Identify and implement improvements to financial processes, controls, and reporting
• Work closely with operational teams to provide financial guidance and support
• Assist leadership in evaluating business performance and growth opportunities

Requirements

• CA(SA) with approximately 2–5 years post-qualification experience, OR
• Qualified CIMA professional with relevant commercial finance experience
• Strong management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management experience
• Solid understanding of VAT, tax, and financial controls
• Experience managing debtors and creditors functions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Advanced attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to add value beyond financial reporting
• Comfortable working in a growing, entrepreneurial environment
• Pastel Evolution experience is non-negotiable
• Advanced Excel skills
• Must be willing and able to work from the office on a full-time basis

Ideal Candidate

• Hands-on and willing to roll up their sleeves
• Commercially minded and proactive
• Comfortable taking ownership and accountability
• Able to operate independently while partnering with leadership
• Enjoys improving systems, processes, and reporting
• Thrives in a fast-paced, growing business environment
• Sees opportunities for improvement and takes initiative to implement them

Nice to Have

• Experience within a fast-growing SME or owner-managed business
• Experience working within a group structure
• Exposure to multi-entity reporting
• Experience in a business where a small number of customers drive a significant portion of revenue