Lead the full finance function across a group of entities in the B-BBEE consulting and SETA-accredited training sector.
Own reporting, compliance and controls, and support leadership with accurate financial insight for decision-making.
Minimum Requirements
BCom Accounting or Financial Management
SAIPA or similar advantageous
5 or more years finance experience
3 or more years in a Finance Manager or Senior Accountant role (Supervisory experience required)
Advanced Excel
Experience with accounting software Xero or similar
Strong knowledge of IFRS for SMEs
Strong SARS compliance experience including VAT, PAYE and income tax
Strong attention to detail and a compliance-driven mindset
Sector exposure to SETA training providers, skills development, learnerships or B-BBEE consulting advantageous
Experience with SETA funding models and reporting advantageous
Experience with SETA audits and discretionary grant funding advantageous
Exposure to B-BBEE scorecard elements especially Skills Development advantageous
Experience supporting growing or entrepreneurial businesses advantageous
Duties and Responsibilities
Run the full finance function for multiple legal entities within the group
Prepare monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasts and variance analysis
Prepare group financial statements
Manage budgeting, forecasting and financial planning aligned to operational targets
Oversee general ledger processing, journals, accruals and reconciliations
Ensure compliance with SARS requirements including VAT, PAYE and income tax
Ensure compliance with Companies Act and CIPC requirements
Ensure compliance with IFRS for SMEs
Maintain sound financial controls and governance across entities
Manage finance aspects of training contracts and learnership funding
Support skills development projects and cost allocations
Manage revenue recognition for training programmes
Track costs per project, learner and SETA contract
Manage cash flow across group entities
Oversee payments, supplier management and creditor controls
Oversee debtors management, invoicing and collections
Manage banking relationships and payment platforms
Manage and mentor finance staff including accountants, clerks and payroll
Maintain and optimise accounting systems including Xero, Join and Payspace
Implement and improve financial policies, procedures and controls