Finance Manager (SME) – Fixed-Term

How2Apply Talent Network
Kathu, Northern Cape
Full-time
Posted 2 hours ago
Full-time Finance & Accounting
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Job Description

You'll own the monthly numbers for an agricultural co-operative in Kathu, from journals to the management pack. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

The work is in Kathu, Northern Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

What you'll actually do

  • Build budgets and rolling forecasts with department heads
  • Calculate provisional tax and check the VAT201 before submission
  • Prepare the audit file and answer auditor queries
  • Run the month-end close and prepare the trial balance
  • Maintain the fixed asset register and depreciation schedules
  • Improve controls, such as segregation of duties on supplier changes
  • Prepare monthly management accounts with variance commentary

What you need

  • At least 3 years of post-qualification accounting experience
  • Understanding of South African income tax and VAT
  • BCom Accounting or equivalent degree
  • Strong Excel skills, including large data sets and lookups
  • Working knowledge of IFRS or IFRS for SMEs
  • Experience on an ERP such as Sage X3, Sage 300, Syspro or SAP Business One

On offer

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

How to apply

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: SAICA or SAIPA membership proof if you have it, a brief sample of a management report with figures removed plus last three payslips.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 9 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Kathu; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

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How to stand out

  • Open your CV with your qualification, your professional body and the ERP you know best; that's the shortlist filter.
  • Recruiters check Excel skill live, so be ready to build a pivot table and a reconciliation in the interview.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationKathu, Northern Cape
CategoryFinance & Accounting
Experience5+ years
Posted2 November 2026
Closing Date26 November 2026
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