Senior Finance Manager - Pretoria East

Role Purpose The Senior Manager: Finance is responsible for leading the organisations financial management, reporting, and strategic planning functions. This role ensures compliance with all financial regulations, tax legislation, and governance frameworks while providing strategic and operational financial leadership to support sustainable growth, sound decision-making, and effective risk management. Key Responsibilities Financial Strategy and Planning Develop and implement the organisations financial strategy aligned to business objectives. Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes. Provide financial insights and recommendations to executive leadership to support informed decision-making and organisational sustainability. Financial Management and Reporting Oversee accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with IFRS and local reporting standards. Manage financial controls, cash flow, and working capital to ensure liquidity. Present consolidated financial reports to senior leadership, governance committees, and relevant stakeholders. Payroll Management Ensure payroll processes for employees, contractors, and third parties are accurately executed and compliant with legislation. Oversee payroll reporting and ensure system updates are implemented as required. Compliance and Governance Ensure compliance with applicable legislation including Income Tax, VAT, and other regulatory requirements. Manage SARS submissions, CIPC filings, and external audit processes. Uphold governance principles and ensure adherence to regulatory standards. People Leadership and Development Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team aligned with employment equity and transformation objectives. Promote accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with labour legislation in HR-related processes. Risk and Internal Controls Oversee internal audit functions and implement effective risk management frameworks. Evaluate and strengthen financial policies, systems, and controls. Manage insurance and investment portfolios where applicable. Stakeholder Engagement Collaborate with auditors, tax advisors, banks, regulators, and internal stakeholders. Partner with departmental leaders to support operational initiatives and strategic objectives. Income Generation Support Identify donor funding opportunities, sponsorships, and alternative revenue streams to enhance organisational sustainability. Role Requirements Qualifications Bachelors or BCom degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. Honours degree or CA(SA) designation preferred. Experience 810 years relevant financial experience, including at least 35 years in a senior financial management role. Proven experience with financial systems such as CRM platforms, Accpac, Sage People 300, or similar. Knowledge and Skills Strong understanding of accounting standards, tax legislation, labour laws, and governance frameworks. Excellent analytical, leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. High level of integrity, confidentiality, and sound judgement. Ability to operate effectively in a diverse and transformation-focused environment. Should you not receive a response within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful. For more information, please contact: XXX-XXXX