REGIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGER | Germiston, Gauteng

An established company operating within a large-scale manufacturing environment is seeking an experienced Regional Financial Manager to take overall responsibility for its Gauteng finance function.

This is a senior, highly operational role suited to an accomplished Financial Manager who is comfortable leading a sizeable finance team while remaining hands-on and closely involved in the day-to-day financial operation.

The successful candidate will oversee a finance team of 20+ employees, including Financial Controllers, Financial Administrators and Payment Administrators, and will report to senior Group Finance leadership and a Company Director.

• Lead and manage the full accounting and finance function for the Gauteng region
• Manage, develop, mentor and lead a finance team of 20+ employees
• Review the work performed by the finance team to ensure accuracy, completeness and timely delivery
• Ensure accounting activities are performed in accordance with company processes and relevant legislative requirements
• Oversee and continuously assess finance policies, procedures and operational processes
• Review financial information for accuracy, correctness and completeness
• Ensure operational finance processes and controls are consistently implemented and adhered to
• Authorise, oversee and review creditor, expense and COD payments
• Perform financial analysis and reporting
• Implement, maintain and strengthen financial controls
• Support senior Group Finance leadership with regional financial information and requirements
• Drive accountability and high standards across the Gauteng finance function

We are looking for an experienced Financial Manager who has already operated at this level and has a strong track record of managing both a finance function and a sizeable team.

Essential requirements

• Relevant Finance or Accounting Degree / Diploma
• Approximately 10+ years’ relevant finance/accounting experience
• Proven experience operating at Financial Manager level
• Minimum 4 years’ experience managing a finance team
• Strong understanding of financial controls, accounting processes and operational finance
• Experience working with established accounting / ERP systems
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong Microsoft Office proficiency

Advantageous

• Additional professional accounting qualifications or memberships
• Experience gained within manufacturing, production, FMCG, engineering, logistics, mining/metals, automotive, food & beverage, packaging or another high-volume operational environment.

THE PERSON WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• A confident and experienced people manager
• Comfortable managing a large and demanding finance function
• Hands-on and willing to get involved at operational level when required
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Accurate, disciplined and deadline-driven
• Able to identify weaknesses in processes and controls and take corrective action
• A strong communicator who can work effectively with both operational teams and senior management
• Resilient and comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Able to work independently while contributing positively to the broader management team

A competitive, market-related remuneration package will be offered, structured according to experience and suitability.

The package includes:

• Competitive basic salary
• Provident Fund – 12% of basic salary
• Risk, disability and funeral benefits
• Medical Aid contribution

READY TO APPLY?

If you are an experienced Financial Manager with strong operational finance experience and a proven ability to lead a sizeable finance team, we would like to hear from you. Please submit your detailed CV to: ***email_hidden***

Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not received feedback within 14 days of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.