Manager: Finance Jobs

Job Purpose

To manage and coordinate financial processes for the business unit, aligning with operational plans and strategic goals. Ensure financial discipline across the organization.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification and Experience Required

• A relevant B-Comm Degree in Accounting or Advanced Diploma in Accounting (NQF 7) and 8-10 years’ experience in a similar financial environment, including 3-4 years at junior management level.

Alternative:

• Senior Certificate (NQF 4) and 15 years’ related experience in a similar financial environment, including 3-4 years at junior management level.
• Note: These alternative qualifications and experience apply to internal SARS staff requirements.

Job Outputs

Process

• Drive tactical implementation to achieve business unit excellence and performance improvement.
• Create a positive work environment to motivate employees, reduce disruptions, and boost productivity.
• Direct, control, and optimize budgeted resources to meet objectives and deliver results.
• Develop and implement practices aligned with operational policies and procedures.
• Implement tactical strategies and delivery plans to achieve operational targets.
• Plan work outputs, coordinate activities, and set priorities, standards, and procedures for tactical implementation.
• Prepare annual financial statements, budgets, forecasts, quarterly, and monthly reports as required by legislation and internal standards.
• Identify interconnected problems, assess impacts, and develop practical solutions.
• Provide regular reports on performance against plans and adjust tactical objectives as needed.
• Recommend and implement changes to improve processes, systems, policies, and procedures.
• Communicate policy changes, progress, and success factors to stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Use business reports to measure success and adjust tactical strategies.

Governance

• Implement governance, risk, and compliance policies to manage risks in your area.
• Manage and advise on applying policies in specific functional areas.

People

• Develop and implement people capacity plans aligned with delivery targets and budgets, in partnership with specialized areas.
• Plan and enhance organizational efficiency by addressing development needs and providing resources for staff.
• Set performance expectations, metrics, and goals to deliver effective services and achieve objectives.

Finance

• Prepare budgets aligned with tactical plans, monitor actual vs. planned spending, and report on cost efficiency.
• Forecast financial risks and escalate issues as needed.
• Implement and monitor financial controls, cost management, and governance in your area.
• Manage costs in core processes to meet savings targets.
• Contribute to divisional budgets to align with plans.
• Eliminate unnecessary spending and ensure expenses match predictions.
• Report on cost efficiency and recommend improvements.

Client

• Build strong relationships and implement service level agreements with internal and external stakeholders.
• Deliver on service agreements, monitor feedback, and make adjustments.
• Develop practices that promote service excellence and encourage exceptional client service.
• Foster a service excellence culture that builds rewarding relationships and allows for feedback.
• Understand how your area interacts with teams and the organization as a whole.
• Assess the impact of decisions or changes on the rest of the organization.

Behavioural Competencies

• Accountability
• Fairness and Transparency
• Honesty and Integrity
• Problem Solving and Analysis
• Respect
• Trust
• Concern for Impact of Own Behaviour on Others
• Develops Teams and Nurtures Independency
• Inspires Others to Positive Action
• Nurtures Future Talent
• Stewardship and Service Orientation
• Strong Results Orientation
• Values and Manages Diversity

Technical Competencies

• Analysis and Interpretation of Financial Statements
• Business Acumen
• Change Management
• Decisiveness
• Effective Business Communication
• Financial Acumen
• Financial Analysis and Reporting
• Financial and Performance Reporting
• Financial Control
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Management Accounting
• Managerial Budgeting
• Planning and Organising
• Planning, Management and Measurement
• Problem Analysis and Judgement
• Research, Evaluate, Follow Through