Finance Manager

The Finance Manager – Southern Africa is responsible for overseeing key financial processes across the region, with a strong focus on month-end reporting, compliance, and control. The role also has broader MEA responsibilities, including ownership of overhead reporting and IFRS 16 lease accounting.

In addition, this role will support the business’s acquisitive growth strategy by contributing to financial integration, due diligence, and post-acquisition activities across the region.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End & Financial Reporting (MEA Scope)

• Lead the accurate and timely reporting of overheads across the MEA region during month-end.
• Provide detailed analysis and commentary on overhead performance, including variance analysis and insights.
• Take ownership of IFRS 16 lease accounting across MEA, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and accurate reporting.

Balance Sheet & Controls

• Own and complete all balance sheet reconciliations for Southern African entities.
• Ensure reconciliations are accurate, timely, and fully supported with appropriate documentation.
• Maintain strong financial controls and continuously improve reconciliation processes.

Audit & Tax

• Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors for Southern African entities.
• Support and coordinate year-end audits, ensuring timely and accurate deliverables.
• Liaise with tax advisors and ensure accurate and compliant tax filings.
• Prepare and submit all SARS (South African Revenue Service) requirements accurately and on time.

Compliance & Regulatory

• Act as the subject matter expert for BBBEE (Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment), ensuring compliance and supporting business requirements.
• Ensure all entities operate in accordance with local statutory and regulatory requirements.

Acquisitions & Integration

• Support the integration of acquired entities into group finance processes, systems, and controls.
• Ensure newly acquired entities are compliant with group reporting, tax, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth transition and alignment post-acquisition.

Systems & Administration

• Maintain entity integrity within financial systems, including:
  • Posting timesheets
  • Creating and maintaining employee records
• Complete all necessary system utilities to ensure smooth and efficient system operation.
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency across systems.

Collaboration & Teamwork

• Work collaboratively with other finance teams across the region to support broader business and finance objectives.
• Provide support and assistance where required to ensure regional priorities are achieved.
• Promote cross-training, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement across the finance function.
• Encourage idea sharing to drive efficiencies, consistency, and best practice adoption.

Team Management

• Manage and develop one direct report, providing coaching, guidance, and performance management.
• Support team development and encourage continuous improvement.

Key Skills & Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) is essential.
• Strong Excel skills, with the ability to analyse and interpret complex data sets.
• Proven experience in financial reporting, month-end processes, and balance sheet control.
• Experience with IFRS 16 lease accounting.
• Knowledge of South African tax regulations and compliance requirements (including SARS).
• Proficient knowledge of BBBEE frameworks and requirements
• Experience supporting acquisitions, due diligence, or integration activities is advantageous.
• Experience managing audits and working with external auditors and advisors.
• Strong systems experience (ERP and finance systems).

Competencies

• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Ownership and accountability
• Effective stakeholder management
• Ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset

Scope & Impact

• Ownership of Southern African entity finance processes
• Regional impact through MEA overhead reporting and IFRS 16 responsibilities
• Key contributor to audit, compliance, and financial integrity across the region