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Applications are warmly invited for a Finance Manager role based in Parys. We welcome candidates from every background across Free State who are ready to grow with us.
The Role
The Finance Manager vacancy forms part of how the Parys branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the finance jobs side of the business moving forward.
Notably, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Parys operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
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 Parys teams, and the new Finance Manager will feel that from the first week.
Where You’ll Work
Equally, 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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Parys site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Free State. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Meet the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the finance jobs side of the business inside out. The Parys 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.
About Parys
Working in Parys means a place near the Bethlehem agricultural belt, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Free State region, and the Parys 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 Parys, Free State.
Many candidates already living within reach of Parys cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Monitor debtors’ age analysis and follow up on overdue accounts
- Assist with budget preparation and quarterly re-forecasting cycles
- Process payment runs and resolve supplier queries timeously
- Liaise with external auditors, banks and regulatory bodies
- Maintain the fixed asset register and process monthly depreciation
- Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support business decisions
Who We’re Looking For
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking
- Understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties
- Awareness of B-BBEE financial reporting requirements
- 2-4 years’ experience in a similar finance role
- Strong understanding of VAT, PAYE and SARS e-filing
Equally, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.