Our client, a dynamic and rapidly growing organisation in the education sector, is seeking an experienced Financial Manager to join their team. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a finance professional to contribute to a mission-driven organisation that is committed to delivering high-impact and sustainable solutions.
Role Description
The Financial Manager will be responsible for managing funds in a way that maximises return on investment while minimising risk, ensuring robust financial controls, and providing accurate and timely reporting. This individual will oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance while ensuring operational efficiency. The role requires a strong leader who can guide the finance team, implement effective systems, and contribute strategically to the organisation’s growth objectives.
Ensure accurate accounting records in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and statutory requirements.
Meet all monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting deadlines as set by the board.
Prepare monthly management accounts and annual financial statements.
Review, prepare, and post month-end and consolidation journals (SAGE to Xero).
Conduct IFRS 16 calculations at year-end and review IFRS 9 working papers.
Maintain and manage the Fixed Asset Register.
Implement, document, and monitor internal controls to prevent fraud and errors.
Ensure adherence to authority matrices across all financial transactions.
Oversee reconciliations and payments for creditors, sundry expenses, journal entries, and EFT transfers.
Manage statutory submissions including VAT, UIF, PAYE, Skills Levies, WCA, pension, medical aid, and other levies.
Oversee debtors’ control, ensuring effective management of debtors’ days and long outstanding accounts.
Liaise with external auditors, prepare audit schedules, and oversee annual and interim audits.
Conduct departmental problem solving, ad hoc investigations, and projects as required by senior leadership.
Safeguard and properly store financial records as per statutory requirements.
Complete timely General Ledger reconciliations with no unresolved items.
Manage weekly cash flow reporting, optimise deposits, and perform daily bank reconciliations.
Collaborate with Payroll to ensure accurate capture of information in the General Ledger.
Prepare and deliver monthly presentations on financial performance to stakeholders.
Compile annual budgets and forecasts in alignment with organisational goals.
Ensure tax compliance, including provisional tax, deferred tax, and tax clearance.
Lead and support financial aspects of growth and expansion projects.
Contribute to the development and execution of long-term strategies and business development plans.
Lead, train, and develop the finance team, ensuring high performance and compliance with organisational standards.
CA (SA) designation or BCom Accounting degree.
Minimum 4–5 years post-articles or post-graduate experience.
Proficiency in accounting systems (Xero, Sage) and Microsoft Office Suite.
Negotiable