Finance Manager

The organisation is recruiting a Finance Manager for its Worcester operation. The role forms part of a wider finance jobs portfolio across Western Cape.

Overview

This Finance Manager role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Worcester. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the finance jobs pipeline across Western Cape.

Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Finance Manager to step into the finance jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

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 Worcester much easier.

The Environment

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.

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

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.

Why Join Us

You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Worcester colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the finance jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.

Crucially, 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 Worcester keep progressing.

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

Our Commitment to Transformation

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 Worcester.

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

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

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.

Meet the Team

Importantly, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Worcester 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.

In addition, the team mix in Worcester reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

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

Working in Worcester

Notably, the role is based in Worcester, within reach of Century City. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Worcester and the broader Western Cape region.

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 Worcester.

Many candidates already living within reach of Worcester 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.

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

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 Worcester.

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

Notably, the Worcester 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.

Daily Duties

• Assist with VAT, PAYE and provisional tax submissions to SARS
• Monitor debtors’ age analysis and follow up on overdue accounts
• Assist with budget preparation and quarterly re-forecasting cycles
• Capture supplier invoices, journals and bank transactions accurately
• Review expense claims against company policy and approval limits
• Reconcile bank accounts, supplier statements and intercompany loans

Who We’re Looking For

• Solid working knowledge of IFRS for SMEs and SA tax basics
• B.Com or National Diploma in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups
• Experience supporting external audits is an advantage
• Strong understanding of VAT, PAYE and SARS e-filing
• Understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties
• Good written and verbal communication with non-finance stakeholders

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.