Executive Career Opportunity : Senior Financial Manager CA(SA)
Location : Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal.
Industry : Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) / Multi-Entity Financial Services.
Salary : Market Related.
Start Date : ASAP.
Are you a strategic and highly experienced Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) with 4-5 years of post-articles experience, ready to lead the entire finance function for a high-growth, multi-entity organization in Umhlanga?
Our client, a significant player in the BPO / outsourcing sector, is seeking a Senior Financial Manager to drive financial integrity, strategic planning, and continuous improvement across their operations.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses strong IFRS, cash management, and leadership skills.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting – Review and prepare accurate monthly management accounts.
Audit & Compliance – Lead the annual audit preparation and review of financial statements; liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory bodies.
Statutory Compliance – Prepare, review, and submit CIPC, tax, and payroll statutory returns.
Asset & Ledger Management – Prepare and maintain the Fixed Asset Register; manage the Creditors and Debtors function.
Controls – Conduct an annual review of internal controls impacting financial statements.
Treasury, Cash & Payroll – Cash Flow : Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts.
Treasury, Cash & Payroll – Treasury Oversight : Oversee treasury and cash management functions, ensuring optimal liquidity.
Treasury, Cash & Payroll – Payroll Management : Manage the multi-company payroll function, reviewing the final payroll for release by the Director.
Risk – Contribute to risk assessment, monitoring, and mitigation; review key contracts from a financial risk and compliance perspective.
Leadership & Strategy – Team Leadership : Lead and mentor the finance team to ensure high performance, accuracy, and timely delivery of all financial outputs.
Leadership & Strategy – Strategic Partnering : Partner with department heads to provide financial insights that guide business growth and profitability.
Leadership & Strategy – Budgeting & Forecasting : Manage the full budgeting and forecasting cycles, ensuring alignment with business strategy and cost control objectives.
Leadership & Strategy – Improvement : Drive continuous improvement and automation in financial reporting and controls (e.g., system implementations).
Executive Reporting – Contribute to board and Exco reporting, including financial commentary and variance analysis.
Minimum Requirements
Qualification: CA(SA) qualification highly preferred.
Experience: 4-5 years of post-articles experience.
Technical Expertise: Strong practical experience in IFRS, financial reporting, forecasting, and cash management.
System Knowledge: Advanced Excel proficiency and experience with Xero; experience with Sage Pastel Online Payroll System is advantageous.
Sector Advantageous: Experience in BPO / outsourcing or multi-entity environments, cross-border transactions, and SARB / FX practicalities is highly beneficial.
Soft Skills: Demonstrable leadership ability, deadline-driven, strong analytical skills, resilience, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
How to Apply
If you are a highly-qualified CA(SA) ready to take on a senior leadership role in Umhlanga, send your comprehensive CV to the Hire Resolve team.
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