Finance/Accounting - Other Finance/Accounting Western Cape FULL TIME Job Summary Job Description: * Take ownership of the full accounting and financial management function * Manage financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning * Ensure adherence to IFRS standards, taxation legislation, statutory regulations, and audit requirements * Enhance and maintain robust financial controls, systems, and operational processes * Oversee the preparation of annual financial statements and coordinate year-end reporting activities * Collaborate with executive management to provide financial insights that support strategic business decisions * Identify opportunities to improve efficiencies, reduce costs, and strengthen business performance * Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team * Monitor and manage working capital, procurement, and capital investment processes Skills & Experience: * Minimum of 7 years' experience in a senior finance or financial management position * Strong technical expertise in accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls * Demonstrated experience managing audits, tax compliance, budgeting, and forecasting processes * Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement abilities * Strong analytical capability with sound commercial judgement * Previous experience within FMCG, logistics, warehousing, cold storage, or similar sectors will be advantageous * Exposure to Sage X3 or a comparable ERP system is beneficial Qualification: * CA(SA) qualification Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered. Connect with us on www.communicate.co.za and Register your CV to create a profile and to view all our Financial recruitment vacancies. Let us assist you with your career. For further Finance jobs, Accountant jobs, Financial Manager vacancies and Management Accountant vacancies. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database and we will connect with you with any other suitable roles or positions. Communicate Finance Recruiter
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