Financial Manager

Job Description

Our client, a highly respected and established organisation in the environmental and non-profit sector, is seeking a Financial Manager to lead its accounting function, ensure IFRS compliance, strengthen governance frameworks, and provide strategic financial insight at executive and board level.

This is a high-impact leadership role suited to a technically strong CA(SA) or CIMA-qualified finance professional with 8–10 years’ experience in financial management, reporting, treasury, and team leadership.

If you are looking for a role that combines technical excellence, strategic influence, and purpose-driven work this opportunity is worth exploring.

Financial Management & Reporting

• Lead the full financial accounting function in line with IFRS for SMEs

• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure regulatory compliance

• Oversee annual financial statements and external audit processes

• Manage tax compliance and optimise financial controls

• Maintain chart of accounts and ensure accurate fund allocation

Budgeting & Financial Planning

• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes

• Monitor financial performance and manage variances

• Prepare management accounts and board-level financial reports

Treasury & Cash Management

• Oversee cash flow, liquidity and investment portfolios

• Manage treasury governance and online banking systems

• Ensure FICA and financial compliance across accounts

Project & Grant Oversight

• Monitor project budgets and donor reporting

• Ensure accurate financial tracking and grant compliance

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead and develop the finance team

• Manage KPIs and performance standards

• Liaise with auditors, financial institutions and senior stakeholders

• Contribute to strategic planning initiatives

Requirements

• CA(SA), CIMA or equivalent accounting qualification (completed articles essential)

• 8–10 years’ experience in accounting and financial management

• Proven management and leadership experience

• Strong knowledge of IFRS for SMEs

• Experience with
  Oracle, SAP or Oracle Net Suite (essential)

• Advanced financial reporting and variance analysis skills

• Treasury and cash flow management experience

• Corporate governance and compliance knowledge

• Strong MS Excel, Outlook and Word proficiency

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a complex environment

• High attention to detail and accuracy

Benefits What This Role Offers

• Senior leadership exposure

• Board-level reporting experience

• Strategic influence within a respected organisation

• Opportunity to work in a purpose-driven environment

• Competitive market-related salary

• Permanent, full-time position

NB
! Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unfortunately unable to respond to every applicant individually. Only candidates who meet the minimum requirements of the role will be contacted.

If you have not received feedback within two weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.

Requirements
CA(SA), CIMA or equivalent accounting qualification (completed articles essential) 8–10 years’ experience in accounting and financial management Proven management and leadership experience Strong knowledge of IFRS for SMEs

Experience with Oracle, SAP or Oracle Net Suite (essential) Advanced financial reporting and variance analysis skills Treasury and cash flow management experience Corporate governance and compliance knowledge Strong MS Excel, Outlook and Word proficiency Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a complex environment High attention to detail and accuracy