Work-Force
An opportunity has arisen for a Finance Manager in Cradock. Suitably qualified candidates from across Eastern Cape are invited to apply.
Overview
This Finance Manager role sits within the finance jobs function in Cradock. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Eastern Cape.
The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Cradock operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
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.
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 Cradock teams, and the new Finance Manager will feel that from the first week.
Your Future Here
Equally, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the finance jobs team in Cradock have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Cradock 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.
Practically speaking, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Cradock have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Eastern Cape.
Your Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the finance jobs side of the business inside out. The Cradock 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.
Crucially, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Cradock will be explained during the hiring process.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Based in Cradock
Working in Cradock means a place close to the East London Industrial Park, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Eastern Cape region, and the Cradock office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Many candidates already living within reach of Cradock cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Eastern Cape economy.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Cradock, Eastern 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 Cradock.
Why This Role
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Cradock contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the finance jobs space in Eastern Cape.
Notably, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Importantly, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor debtors’ age analysis and follow up on overdue accounts
- Compile cash-flow forecasts and variance commentary for management
- Review expense claims against company policy and approval limits
- Assist with budget preparation and quarterly re-forecasting cycles
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support business decisions
- Capture supplier invoices, journals and bank transactions accurately
- Process payment runs and resolve supplier queries timeously
Who We’re Looking For
- Solid working knowledge of IFRS for SMEs and SA tax basics
- Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
- B.Com or National Diploma in Accounting, Finance or related field
- Understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties
- Awareness of B-BBEE financial reporting requirements
- Strong understanding of VAT, PAYE and SARS e-filing
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.