Finance Manager (SME)

Month-end, year-end and audit prep all run through you at a logistics company in Coega. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

The site is in Coega; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Run the month-end close and prepare the trial balance
• Draft annual financial statements under IFRS or IFRS for SMEs
• Build budgets and rolling forecasts with department heads
• Prepare monthly management accounts with variance commentary
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and clear old reconciling items
• Improve controls, such as segregation of duties on supplier changes

• BCom Accounting or equivalent degree
• Experience on an ERP such as Sage X3, Sage 300, Syspro or SAP Business One
• At least 3 years of post-qualification accounting experience
• Understanding of South African income tax and VAT
• You meet month-end deadlines without being chased
• Working knowledge of IFRS or IFRS for SMEs

• Medical aid and retirement fund contributions
• Study assistance for board exams
• Hybrid schedule outside month-end week

• Open your CV with your qualification, your professional body and the ERP you know best; that's the shortlist filter.
• If you're applying for a SAICA training contract, check the firm is a registered training office before you apply.