Work-Force
Whether you are a seasoned Finance Manager or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in East London. The team hires on merit and across communities in Eastern Cape.
What This Role Involves
An experienced Finance Manager is needed to support operations in East London. The role forms part of how the business keeps its finance jobs portfolio strong in Eastern Cape.
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 East London 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 East London teams, and the new Finance Manager will feel that from the first week.
Where You’ll Work
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.
Beyond 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 East London site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Career Growth
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The finance jobs space in East London offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Eastern Cape.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every East London team member.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Key Outputs
- 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
- Maintain accurate general ledger entries and trial balance integrity
- Capture supplier invoices, journals and bank transactions accurately
- Process payment runs and resolve supplier queries timeously
Who We’re Looking For
- Hands-on experience with Sage, Pastel, SAP or Xero
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups
- Strong understanding of VAT, PAYE and SARS e-filing
- Sound ethical conduct and discretion when handling sensitive data
- Ability to meet tight reporting deadlines under pressure
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking
- Solid working knowledge of IFRS for SMEs and SA tax basics
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.