Finance Manager

Applications are warmly invited for a Finance Manager role based in Somerset West. We welcome candidates from every background across Western Cape who are ready to grow with us.

Overview

The Finance Manager vacancy forms part of how the Somerset West branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the finance jobs side of the business moving forward.

Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Somerset West team.

Importantly, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Somerset West also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Finance Manager is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Western Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.

Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the finance jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Somerset West much easier.

Why Join Us

Practically speaking, the company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in finance jobs from your base in Somerset West. Many colleagues across Western Cape have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Somerset West teams.

Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Western Cape.

Beyond that, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Somerset West keep progressing.

About Somerset West

Working in Somerset West means a place on the N2 corridor toward the Cape Winelands, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Western Cape region, and the Somerset West office benefits from those long-standing connections.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Somerset West, Western Cape.

Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Somerset West.

Many candidates already living within reach of Somerset West cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western Cape economy.

A Typical Day

Most days begin by working through your inbox, prioritising urgent supplier or audit queries before settling into the books. You move between reconciliations, journal entries and review meetings, breaking out spreadsheets when something doesn’t tie up. Mid-morning calls with operations or sales help you understand the numbers behind the numbers, and the afternoon is usually given to deeper work: management reports, tax submissions or supporting a junior with a tricky reconciliation. By the time you log off, you have nudged the business closer to a clean month-end.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Somerset West.

Practically speaking, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Western Cape operations throw up the unexpected.

On top of that, the Somerset West office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.

Equal Opportunity

Inclusion is a core part of how the team operates. This is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all communities — including women, youth and persons living with disabilities — are encouraged to apply for this role in Somerset West.

B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Somerset West.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Western Cape.

Your Future Here

This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the finance jobs team in Somerset West have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Somerset West have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Western Cape.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Somerset West team member.

Your Workplace

Beyond that, the environment is structured and deadline-driven, with peaks around month-end, year-end and audit cycles. The wider team is collaborative, but focused work is the norm.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Western Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

On top of that, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Somerset West site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Meet the Team

Equally, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Somerset West office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Western Cape operations get busy.

Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Crucially, the team mix in Somerset West reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

Core Functions

• Monitor debtors’ age analysis and follow up on overdue accounts
• Assist with budget preparation and quarterly re-forecasting cycles
• Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules
• Support the year-end audit by preparing requested working papers
• Implement and monitor internal controls to mitigate financial risk
• Reconcile bank accounts, supplier statements and intercompany loans
• Capture supplier invoices, journals and bank transactions accurately

Candidate Profile

• B.Com or National Diploma in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Experience supporting external audits is an advantage
• Working towards SAICA, SAIPA or CIMA designation is preferred
• Understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties
• Sound ethical conduct and discretion when handling sensitive data
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking
• Ability to meet tight reporting deadlines under pressure

Crucially, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.