Join the dynamic and innovative team at The Faircape Group, a diverse and forward-thinking organization with a strong presence in telecommunications, fibre operations, ISP, water and electricity utility management, and property development. 

We are proud to manage over 360 healthcare beds, including a state-of-the-art 60-bed sub-acute rehabilitation facility, and, in partnership with Old Mutual, operate six retirement villages across the Western Cape. With a wide range of industry-leading initiatives, Faircape is committed to driving excellence, growth, and positive impact in all we do.

Faircape is excited to announce an opportunity for a dynamic Senior Financial Manager. Step into a pivotal role where you’ll lead, and oversee all financial reporting within a key portfolio, shaping the future of our financial success. 

Reporting directly to the Group Financial Manager, together you’ll drive the success of your team’s performance, output, and ensuring the seamless execution of financial strategies across the group

If you’re ready to make a significant impact and advance your career, we want to hear from you!

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Team Management: Lead and manage the accounting team to ensure daily tasks are completed, and workflows are monitored and addressed promptly.Ensure that team understand their roles and responsibilities, and providing training to enhance skills and performance
• Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation of all financial reports, including submission of monthly management accounts and annual financial statements (AFS), ensuring timely completion.
• Financial Analysis: Generate financial reports that deliver insights into the organisation’s financial position, operational performance, and cash flow. Provide insights
• Tax and Compliance: Ensure timely submission of tax reports and payments in compliance with regulations.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Develop annual budgets and financial forecasts for the organisation.
• Debtors' Management: Oversee the debtors' ledger, ensuring the team promptly collects outstanding invoices, conducts regular follow-ups on overdue payments, and assesses credit risk effectively to minimise debtor days.
• Creditors' Management: Manage the creditors' ledger, ensuring the team processes payments promptly, maintains accurate records, and reconciles creditor accounts.
• Process Improvement: Recommend and implement procedural improvements for efficiency and accuracy.
• Audit Coordination: Plan and coordinate external audits, ensuring financial records are audit-ready.

Qualifications:

• Qualified CA(SA) preferable
• Minimum B.Com Hons in Accounting/Management Accounting or similar qualification

Experience and Knowledge:

• Technical accounting expertise
• Financial reporting experience
• Regulatory compliance and tax legislation knowledge
• Debtors and creditors management
• Leadership and team management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems
• Advanced Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets skills

Skills and Attributes

• Strong attention to detail
• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Excellent organisational skills
• Strategic and critical thinking
• Proactive and results-oriented mindset
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities
• Adaptability to change and problem-solving aptitude
• Collaborative and team-oriented attitude

Specific Requirements

• Clear health record
• Clear credit record
• No criminal record
• Written employment references preferable
  
  

Additional Benefits:

• Up to 20 leave days per annum 
• Discretionary bonus each quarter 
• Flexible working hours
• Onsite Barista (free coffee)
• Vending machine with great subsidised snacks
• Subsidised Parking
• Staff discount on Faircom (wifi fibre packages)
• Access to employee wellness programme

Normal working hours are Mondays to Fridays from 08h00 until 17h00 with a 45-minute lunch break. The company allows employees, by approval of the direct manager, to work flexi-time between 07h00 and 18h00.

Faircape offers a market-related salary from R 75 000.00 Cost to Company per month.

Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.