Finance Manager (KZN – South Coast)
Finance
KwaZulu Natal – South Africa
Finance Manager | KZN – South Coast
Want to swap traffic for ocean views?
Our client, a diverse and growing group of businesses based near Ifafa Beach, is looking for a commercially minded Finance Manager to join their team. This is an opportunity to build a rewarding career while enjoying the lifestyle that comes with living on the beautiful KZN South Coast.
Think beach walks before work, less time commuting, and being part of a business that spans agriculture, nursery operations, and an international operation in Zambia.
Reporting into senior leadership, you will play a key role in delivering financial insight, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring strong financial controls across multiple businesses within the group.
Ideal locations: Scottburgh, Pennington, Park Rynie, Umkomaas, Port Shepstone, or surrounding South Coast areas.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting
- Prepare monthly management accounts and variance analysis
- Analyse profit and loss by department, project, and cost centre
- Maintain general ledger integrity and reconciliations
- Prepare accruals, provisions, and journals
- Assist with year-end audit preparation and audit queries
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Prepare annual budgets across business divisions
- Produce rolling forecasts and financial projections
- Monitor performance against budgets
- Identify financial risks and opportunities
Costing & Profitability Analysis
- Monitor overhead allocation and cost recovery
- Conduct profitability analysis across business units
- Analyse operational efficiencies and recommend improvements
Cash Flow & Working Capital
- Prepare cash flow forecasts
- Monitor debtor and creditor balances
- Support working capital improvement initiatives
Business Partnering
- Provide financial insight and support to operational managers
- Assist with commercial decision-making and strategic planning
Compliance & Statutory Requirements
- VAT and tax submissions
- Maintain strong financial controls and procedures
- Ensure compliance with statutory and audit requirements
Key Requirements:
- BCom Accounting / Honours Degree or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a financial or management accounting role
- Strong management reporting and budgeting experience
- Experience working within group company structures advantageous
- ERP accounting system experience
- Payroll system exposure advantageous
- Willingness to travel to Zambia approximately once per quarter