Financial Manager

Contact person for this position:  Ronel Bakker

ronel@joblinkplacement.co.za

Website: www.joblinkplacement.co.za

Job overview

My client, a leading event technical and scenic production company, is looking for a dynamic Financial Manager to join their fast-paced, collaborative team and drive financial strategies that fuel their growth and success.   The successful candidate will oversee all financial operations, ensuring precision, compliance, and strategic insight in a high-energy, deadline-driven environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a registered Chartered Accountant (CA) who thrives in a dynamic setting, loves tackling challenges and is passionate about optimising costs to support ambitious growth plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Strategy & Planning:

Develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies, budgets, and forecasts to support business objectives. Provide actionable insights through detailed variance analysis to drive performance.

• Cost Efficiency Analysis:

Conduct ongoing analysis of equipment, materials, and labour spend, identifying opportunities for cost optimisation and operational efficiencies. Present data-driven recommendations to senior management to enhance profitability.

• Financial Reporting:

Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, monthly management accounts, and technical accounting journals. Ensure compliance with IFRS for SME and SAICA standards.

• Budget Management:

Lead the annual budgeting process, collaborating with department heads to ensure cost efficiency and effective resource allocation. Monitor performance against budgets and provide strategic recommendations.

• Audit & Compliance:

Coordinate external audits, prepare audit schedules, and ensure compliance with tax regulations, statutory reporting, and internal controls. Stay updated on regulatory changes to safeguard the company’s financial integrity.

• Team Leadership:

Mentor and guide the accounts team, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration. Assist with complex general ledger reconciliations and promote best practices within the team.

• ERP & Systems Optimisation:

Collaborate with management and finance teams to enhance ERP systems, streamline reporting processes, and drive automation for greater efficiency.

• Stakeholder Engagement:

Work closely with the CEO, management and department heads to align financial strategies with business goals. Communicate financial insights clearly to non-financial stakeholders to support decision-making.

Requirements, knowledge and skills

Qualifications:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) registered with SAICA.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ post-articles experience in financial management, ideally within a fast-paced industry such as events, media, or manufacturing.

Skills & Attributes:

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Proven ability to conduct cost efficiency analysis and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS for SMEs, tax regulations, and financial reporting standards.
• Highly proficient with technology, with the ability to quickly adapt to and master any software program, including our core tools, Xero for accounting and Google

Workspace for collaboration and productivity.

• Proficiency in ERP systems (our systems will be integrated within our rental management platform) and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities, with a knack for simplifying complex financial concepts.
• Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and can manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Passionate and excited to contribute to a creative, innovative company within the events industry in South Africa

Salary:

Competitive, based on experience