Finance Manager

Location: Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
Employment Type: Permanent
Level: Management
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

A leading commercial organisation is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to take responsibility for the effective management of its day-to-day finance function. The successful candidate will oversee financial reporting, accounting operations, revenue assurance, cash flow, debtors, creditors, budgeting, compliance and financial controls, while providing strategic and operational support to the Chief Financial Officer.

• Manage day-to-day accounting and finance operations.

• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports and reconciliations.

• Oversee revenue assurance, billing and revenue reconciliations.

• Manage debtors, creditors and credit-control processes.

• Oversee cash flow, banking and treasury activities.

• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.

• Ensure compliance with VAT, tax and other statutory requirements.

• Maintain strong financial controls, governance and audit readiness.

• Oversee fixed assets and financial systems/ERP processes.

• Identify and mitigate financial risks and revenue leakages.

• Lead, manage and develop the Finance team.

• Support the Chief Financial Officer with financial reporting and decision-making.

• BCom Accounting, Financial Management, Accounting Sciences or equivalent.

• 5–8 years' relevant finance/accounting experience.

• At least 3 years' experience in a supervisory or management role.

• Strong management accounting, financial reporting and financial-control experience.

• Experience with ERP/accounting systems.

• Good knowledge of VAT and South African statutory requirements.

• Strong analytical, leadership and problem-solving skills.

• High level of integrity, accuracy and commercial awareness.

Advantageous:

• CA(SA), CIMA, ACCA or similar professional qualification.

• Experience in fresh produce, FMCG, agriculture, logistics, property, infrastructure or another high-volume transactional environment.

• Experience in revenue assurance, commission-based environments or ERP implementations.

We are looking for a hands-on, commercially minded Finance Manager who can take ownership of the finance function, strengthen controls, drive accurate reporting and lead a high-performing team.