IGrow Home Loans , proudly positioned as one of South Africa's top award winning bond origination companies , is seeking a Finance Manager to join our team in Durbanville , Cape Town . This is a senior, hands‑on leadership role requiring a deep understanding of both financial management and business operations. The Finance Manager will own the full financial function, drive system implementation and process improvement, and provide strategic financial insight to support business growth. Qualifications Professional Accountant (SA) registered with SAIPA, or CA(SA) registered with SAICA. A minimum of 3-5 years post-articles experience in a similar senior finance role. Cost and management accounting background is beneficial. Proficiency in Xero and Excel (advantageous). Commercially and business minded with a strong understanding of the operational side of the business. Ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights. High attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment. Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written). Duties and Responsibilities Business Accounting & Financial Management Oversee strategic and business financial planning, including forecasting, profitability analysis, and cost‑saving initiatives. Manage financial reporting, including preparation of accurate financial statements, management accounts, and monthly management statements. Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure operational sustainability. Implement and maintain internal accounting procedures, financial controls, and best practices. Manage the full accounting function on Xero, including high‑volume transactional processing, general ledger integrity, and AFS compilation. Assist management with operational decision‑making and cross‑functional corporate responsibilities. Lead, mentor, and manage the finance team, ensuring adherence to financial policies and procedures. Taxation & Compliance Prepare and submit income tax, provisional tax, VAT, and other statutory returns. Ensure compliance with South African financial regulations, tax laws, and industry standards. Oversee audit preparation and liaise with external reviewers. Ensure timely and accurate reporting to management and owners. Complex commission reconciliations (including incentive payouts, reversals, and cancellations). Budgeting & Cost Management Prepare and manage monthly and annual budgets. Monitor expenses and implement cost control strategies to optimize profitability. Process Optimization & System Implementation Implement and improve financial systems, reporting processes, and automation tools. Ensure smooth integration of accounting software with management systems. Lead and participate in system implementation projects, driving financial workflows and operational integration. Conduct system and financial gap analysis to identify operational inefficiencies and optimize financial workflows to improve accuracy and efficiency. Financial Planning & Strategy Provide strategic input on profitability, revenue growth, and cost‑saving initiatives. Conduct financial forecasting and risk analysis to support business decisions. Collaborate with other departments to align financial goals with overall business strategy and support a commercially minded, operations‑aware finance function. Provide financial management support across IGrow Wealth Investments and other businesses under the IGrow Group as required. Provide financial assistance and support within the IGrow Home Loans division, including processing, reviewing, and managing finance‑related matters. Additionally, assist with any financial, administrative and operational requests as delegated by the CEO. #J-18808-Ljbffr