Finance Manager

About The Role

We are looking for a detail‑oriented Finance Manager to manage payroll and the accounts payable function for the global businesses including SA, UK, US, and India. You will also assist the Senior Finance Manager with the statutory requirements of our SA companies as well as the management of our global financial operations. This role is an opportunity to grow for the right candidate.

Finance Manager
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Location:

Cape Town
• Salary:
Competitive
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Contract:

Permanent
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Hours:

Full Time

• Onboarding employees as well as maintaining and updating payroll records for SA and US.
• Assist in answering employees’ questions regarding payroll‑related matters for SA and US.
• Responsible for timely and accurate payroll processing, reporting, and reconciliations.
• Ensuring that all payroll statutory submissions are completed timely (UIF, SDL).
• Processing all monthly SARS payments on E‑filing.
• Preparing monthly EMP
  201.
• Reconciling and submitting EMP
  501 at tax year end.
• Distributing IRP5’s at tax year end.
• Issuing payslips.
• Assisting the Senior Finance Manager with the global payrolls for KSA, India, Dubai, HK, and any new entities.

• Preparing VAT reconciliations and local submissions for all entities.
• Managing statutory requirements for SA including CIPC submissions, compensation commissioner returns, etc.
• Prepare and file US sales tax returns.
• Work with external advisors to ensure all VAT refunds are processed for additional countries.
• Assisting with month‑end closing processes including general ledger reconciliation, intercompany charges, and consolidated management accounts.
• Preparing financial reports with commentary and analysis when required for the Senior Finance Manager.
• Assisting the Senior Finance Manager with budgets and identifying variances with explanatory narratives.
• Bookkeeping tasks such as reconciling bank accounts, accounts payable, and accounts receivable overview.
• Providing general assistance to the Senior Finance Manager.
• Managing and mentoring junior staff.

• Relevant experience in a senior finance role including payroll.
• Solid knowledge of payroll principles, processes, and procedures.
• Solid understanding of local tax legislation and practices.
• Adequate knowledge of bookkeeping practices and accounting standards.
• Competent using Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with excellent numeracy skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Ability and adaptability when working under pressure and meeting deadlines.
• Able to maintain confidentiality, tact, and discretion at all times.
• Interested in learning and working in a growing global business.