Financial Manager

Western Cape
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Construction
Reference: CPT000894/MM

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Employer: West Coast Personnel

Job Overview: The ideal candidate is a hands-on Financial Manager with a Degree or Diploma in Accounting and 3 years solid experience within an SME or owner-managed business environment. The candidate will be operationally strong, comfortable managing the full finance function including VAT and statutory submissions, payroll, reconciliations, fixed assets, stock and costing variances, and monthly management reporting. The role requires someone who can manage a small team, handle supplier and customer escalations, and work closely with the business owner. Strong experience in Pastel Partner, VIP Payroll, SARS eFiling and Excel is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and support a small team of finance clerks
Prepare, review, and approve customer quotes and invoicing
Review credit notes, supplier invoices, and journals for accuracy
Process and reconcile bank accounts and petty cash
Count stock and petty cash, and investigate variances
Calculate and verify wages, salaries, and commissions
Submit VAT201, EMP201, EMP501, Provisional Tax, and Income Tax returns
Maintain the Fixed Asset Register, including asset purchases, disposals, and depreciation
Manage stock, production, sales, and standard costing adjustments
Investigate discrepancies and provide management reports
Assist with supplier or customer account queries
Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports
Submit ROE documentation for WCA
Attend to ad hoc operational issues, such as client site visits, trade references, and client queries

Required Qualifications & Experience:

Degree or Diploma in Accounting
Minimum 3 years experience in a similar financial / accounting role
Proven experience managing or overseeing junior staff
Strong understanding of accounting principles and statutory compliance
Hands-on, detail-oriented and operationally focused
Proficiency in: Pastel Partner VIP Payroll SARS eFiling Microsoft Office (Excel essential)

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