Finance Generalist Manager

Role Overview

• Manage and monitor the financial and fiscal activities of the Cluster and supervise the Internal Control
• Oversee daily accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely reporting
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, company policies, and all regulatory requirements
• Lead preparation and review of financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting analyses
• Manage internal controls, including monitoring, testing, and reporting to Head Office
• Coordinate and manage internal and external audits, ensuring timely resolution of findings
• Oversee all tax and statutory compliance, including VAT, income tax, deferred tax, and engagement with tax authorities
• Manage cash flow and treasury activities, including liquidity planning and payment authorisation in line with delegation of authority
• Monitor and manage customer ageing, driving collections performance and ensuring alignment with group KPIs
• Lead resolution of escalated customer disputes and support key account engagements
• Support and oversee the annual credit review process
• Review financial performance, including P&L analysis, and provide insights to business stakeholders
• Drive process improvements, systems enhancements, and automation across finance operations
• Partner with business stakeholders to support budgeting, forecasting, and value creation initiatives
• Oversee payroll reconciliations and related accounting entries
• Perform and validate complex accounting treatments, including IFRS 9, IFRS 15, and IFRS 16
• Lead, coach, and support the finance team, resolving escalations and ensuring high performance
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and internal stakeholders
• Coordinate and monitor Shared Services (GBS) performance and ensure alignment with finance processes
• Liaise with GBS and FICOM teams to ensure effective service delivery and issue resolution

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field
• Professional qualification (CA(SA)) would be advantageous
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a finance management role, with at least 1–2 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and best practices
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong overall computer literacy.