Overview
Finance Manager Jobs in Mpumalanga, South Africa at Recruitment Matters Africa (Pvt) Ltd
Title: Finance Manager
Company: Recruitment Matters Africa (Pvt) Ltd
Location: Mpumalanga, South Africa
Key Requirements
- Proven experience in financial management within a multi-entity or operational business environment
- Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting
- Experience managing statutory compliance, tax submissions, payroll, and audit preparation
- Ability to analyse financial and operational data to identify efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities
- Experience implementing internal controls, financial procedures, and compliance frameworks
- Strong understanding of inventory valuation, fixed assets, and working capital management
- Ability to support strategic business decisions through financial analysis and reporting
- Experience working with financial systems, ERP platforms, and reporting tools
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work across departments
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict reporting deadlines
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections across business units
- Oversee monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and consolidated financial reporting
- Monitor financial performance and provide strategic insights to support business growth
- Implement and maintain internal financial controls, policies, and standard operating procedures
- Ensure compliance with tax regulations, statutory requirements, and audit processes
- Manage payroll processes, labour-related financial records, and statutory deductions
- Conduct costing, margin, and profitability analysis across products, operations, and business units
- Develop KPI dashboards and financial models to support executive decision-making
- Maintain accurate financial records, asset registers, and audit-ready documentation
- Support supplier management, contract oversight, and procurement compliance processes
- Analyse operational costs and recommend process improvements to increase efficiency
- Collaborate with management teams on strategic planning, reporting, and operational support
Key Skills
- Financial analysis and strategic planning
- Budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
- Financial reporting and management accounting
- Tax compliance and statutory reporting
- Audit coordination and internal controls
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
- Financial modelling and dashboard reporting
- Payroll and labour cost management
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Leadership and team collaboration
- Stakeholder and relationship management
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Organisational and time management skills
- Decision-making and commercial acumen
- Proficiency in financial systems and reporting tools
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- Professional finance or accounting qualification advantageous
- Proven experience in a Finance Manager or similar senior finance role
- Experience in multi-entity, operational, or production-driven environments preferred
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls, and compliance regulations
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and executive-level reporting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting systems
- Understanding of payroll processes, tax regulations, and audit requirements preferred
