Reporting Line: Business Unit Head

Location: Blackheath, Western Cape

Purpose of the role:

The Financial Manager leads the full finance function, ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting, effective financial controls and compliance with accounting, tax and statutory requirements. The role oversees daily finance operations, budgeting, cash flow and payroll support, and provides clear financial insights to support management decisions. The Financial Manager also develops the finance team and promotes accountability, accuracy and efficient ways of working.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & People Management

• Lead, coach and develop the finance team, driving accuracy, accountability and cross-department collaboration.

Creditors, Debtors & Transactions

• Oversee creditors, debtors, supplier control and bank transactions, ensuring timely payments and strong collections.

Payroll & HR Financial Support

• Oversee weekly and monthly payroll, EMP201 submissions and payroll provisions, and provide HR financial support.

Accounting & Month-End

• Manage journals, reconciliations, the chart of accounts and accounting policies, and support production costing.

Fixed Assets

• Maintain and report on the Fixed Asset register, depreciation, accounting and tax treatment, and the Capex process.

Reporting, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Prepare management accounts, Board packs and annual IFRS financial statements, and manage budgets and forecasts.

Cash, Compliance & Audit

• Manage banking, cash flow and forecasting, and ensure IFRS, tax and statutory compliance and audit readiness.

Skills and Competencies Required:

• Strong knowledge of IFRS, GAAP, tax and financial reporting.
• Analytical, problem-solving and advisory skills.
• Accurate, detail-focused and able to manage high transaction volumes.
• Leadership and coaching skills.
• Clear communication and teamwork across departments.
• Good planning, time management and self-management.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Relevant degree in Accounting or Financial Management, with professional accreditation preferred (SAIPA/SAICA).
• At least 4 years’ post-qualification experience in financial management.
• Previous FMCG/ manufacturing environment experience.
• Strong SYSPRO/ERP knowledge and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience in month-end reporting and creditor/debtor management.

Application:

Please e-mail your CV (with references) to ty-isha@canirusks.co.za with a motivation highlighting why you should be considered for the position.
Application deadline: 30 November 2026. If you have not received a response within two weeks of the closing date for applications, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

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