Job Description

Fancy a finance role where you're genuinely hands-on, not just signing off on other people's work?

This is an opportunity to join a close-knit, founder-run business in Cape Town's Southern Suburbs, where finance sits right at the centre of how the business runs day to day. It's a practical, all-rounder role in an environment that values getting things done as much as technical polish.

What you'll be doing

• Owning the full accounting cycle across multiple related companies, from general ledger through to month and year-end.
• Leading a small finance team and acting as a key point of contact for other departments.
• Reviewing cashbooks, credit cards, and petty cash, and keeping financial controls tight.
• Managing creditors and debtors, including payments, collections, and supplier relationships.
• Handling monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including intercompany accounts, and chasing down variances quickly.
• Taking care of statutory and SARS submissions (VAT201, EMP201) via e-Filing.
• Reviewing payroll for accuracy and compliance (processing itself is outsourced).
• Preparing budgets, forecasts, and weekly cash flow, and tracking performance against plan.
• Compiling board packs and management reports with clear, useful commentary.
• Acting as the key liaison for the annual audit and a hands-on sounding board for senior management.

What we're looking for

• A BCom or similar qualification, with SAICA or SAIPA articles, or equivalent solid commercial finance experience.
• At least 5 years in a financial management role, ideally within a manufacturing or stock-heavy environment.
• Comfortable rolling up your sleeves — this is a hands-on role in a hands-on business.
• Strong people leadership and the confidence to manage a small team.
• Solid grasp of accounting principles, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.
• Experience with Syspro or Sage is a strong advantage.
• High integrity, sound commercial judgement, and a genuine get-it-done attitude.

What's in it for you

• A close-knit team environment where your work has visible, immediate impact.
• Broad exposure across the full finance function, not just one narrow slice of it.
• An easy commute if you're based in the Southern Suburbs.
• Real autonomy and a seat close to the people making the decisions.

Apply now if you want a finance role that's varied, hands-on, and close to the action.

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