Work-Force
Whether you are an experienced Finance Manager or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Saldanha. The team hires on merit and across communities in Western Cape.
About the Opportunity
The Finance Manager position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Western Cape. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Saldanha and across the finance jobs space.
Equally, the organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Finance Manager taking on this position.
Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Saldanha teams, and the new Finance Manager will feel that from the first week.
Meet the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the finance jobs side of the business inside out. The Saldanha group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
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.
The Environment
Practically speaking, 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.
Equally, 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 Saldanha site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Your Role
- Assist with budget preparation and quarterly re-forecasting cycles
- Assist with VAT, PAYE and provisional tax submissions to SARS
- Support the year-end audit by preparing requested working papers
- Review expense claims against company policy and approval limits
- Liaise with external auditors, banks and regulatory bodies
- Compile cash-flow forecasts and variance commentary for management
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support business decisions
- Capture supplier invoices, journals and bank transactions accurately
Minimum Requirements
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups
- Understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties
- B.Com or National Diploma in Accounting, Finance or related field
- Working towards SAICA, SAIPA or CIMA designation is preferred
- Strong understanding of VAT, PAYE and SARS e-filing
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.