Executive Career Opportunity: Senior Financial Manager CA(SA) Location: Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal Industry: Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) / Multi-Entity Financial Services Salary: Market Related Start Date: ASAP Are you a strategic and highly experienced Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) with 4-5 years of post-articles experience, ready to lead the entire finance function for a high-growth, multi-entity organization in Umhlanga? Our client, a significant player in the BPO/outsourcing sector , is seeking a Senior Financial Manager to drive financial integrity, strategic planning, and continuous improvement across their operations. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses strong IFRS, cash management, and leadership skills. Key Responsibilities: Financial Management & Reporting Management Accounts: Review and prepare accurate monthly management accounts . Audit & Compliance: Lead the annual audit preparation and review of financial statements; liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory bodies. Statutory Compliance: Prepare, review, and submit CIPC, tax, and payroll statutory returns. Asset & Ledger Management: Prepare and maintain the Fixed Asset Register; manage the Creditors and Debtors function . Controls: Conduct an annual review of internal controls impacting financial statements. Treasury, Cash & Payroll Cash Flow: Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts . Treasury Oversight: Oversee treasury and cash management functions, ensuring optimal liquidity. Payroll Management: Manage the multi-company payroll function , reviewing the final payroll for release by the Director. Risk: Contribute to risk assessment, monitoring, and mitigation; review key contracts from a financial risk and compliance perspective . Leadership & Strategy Team Leadership: Lead and mentor the finance team to ensure high performance, accuracy, and timely delivery of all financial outputs. Strategic Partnering: Partner with department heads to provide financial insights that guide business growth and profitability. Budgeting & Forecasting: Manage the full budgeting and forecasting cycles, ensuring alignment with business strategy and cost control objectives. Improvement: Drive continuous improvement and automation in financial reporting and controls (e.g., system implementations). Executive Reporting: Contribute to board and Exco reporting, including financial commentary and variance analysis. Minimum Requirements: Qualification: CA(SA) qualification is highly preferred. Experience: 4-5 years of post-articles experience. Technical Expertise: Strong practical experience in IFRS, financial reporting, forecasting, and cash management. System Knowledge: Advanced Excel proficiency and experience with Xero . Experience with Sage Pastel Online Payroll System is advantageous. Sector Advantageous: Experience in BPO/outsourcing or multi-entity environments , cross-border transactions, and SARB/FX practicalities is highly beneficial. Soft Skills: Demonstrable leadership ability , deadline driven , strong analytical skills, resilience, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment. How to Apply: If you are a highly-qualified CA(SA) ready to take on a senior leadership role in Umhlanga: Send your comprehensive CV to the Hire Resolve team. Connect with Lidene Pienaar via LinkedIn today! Contact: Website: Reference: SnrFinMan_Umhlanga_2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr