Finance Manager CA; SA

Position: Finance Manager CA(SA
Stratlab – Where Talent Meets Its People.

We connect brilliant minds with companies that actually get them. Serious about growth, light on the drama.

We’re currently looking for a Finance Manager a role for someone who thrives in hands-on, high-impact environments, loves turning numbers into commercial insight, and enjoys leading a small, talented team

At Stratlab, we focus on culture fit, long-term impact, and building relationships that last – because great work happens when people belong.

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Finance Manager CA(SA) Cape Town CBD | In-Office | Group Environment
This is a targeted search for a commercially astute CA(SA) with ±8 years post-articles experience to step into a high-impact Finance Manager role within a well-established group operating in a fast-paced sales and marketing environment.
The role sits at the intersection of group reporting, commercial finance, and leadership. It requires someone equally comfortable in the detail and in the boardroom, a Finance Manager who understands how numbers move a business, not just how they reconcile.
The Brief Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this role carries full responsibility for the finance function of a key division within the group. You will lead a small, capable finance team while acting as a trusted financial advisor to senior leadership.
This is not a back-office role. The Finance Manager is expected to challenge, influence, and guide business decisions using accurate financial insight and strong commercial judgment.
Core Mandate Group Reporting & Consolidations

• Ownership of monthly and quarterly management reporting in line with group standards
• Active involvement in group consolidations, ensuring integrity, accuracy, and consistency
• Close collaboration with group finance on reporting timelines, variances, and submissions

Commercial Finance & Decision Support

• Review budgets, forecasts, and rolling cash flow projections
• Analyse variances and translate them into clear, commercial insight for leadership
• Review forex exposure and forward cover requirements in line with group forex policy

Financial Governance & Control

• Review and approve general ledger reconciliations
• Direct internal audits and coordinate external audit processes
• Ensure strong financial controls, governance, and compliance across the division

Tax, Statutory & Regulatory

• Preparation and review of annual tax calculations and supporting schedules
• Oversight of VAT, tax, and statutory submissions including SARB and Stats SA
• Ensure ongoing compliance with IFRS and relevant financial legislation

BBBEE, Insurance & Risk

• Monthly preparation and review of BBBEE schedules and scorecard reporting
• Oversight of annual insurance declarations and related risk documentation

Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a small finance team
• Drive accountability, deadlines, and continuous improvement within the function

Systems & Process

• Operate within a SAP environment (FI, CO, MM, SD advantageous)
• Leverage advanced Excel and system capability to improve reporting quality and efficiency

The Profile This mandate is suited to a candidate who brings:

• CA(SA) qualification
• ±8 years post-articles experience in a Financial Manager or equivalent role
• Proven exposure to group environments and consolidations
• Strong technical grounding in IFRS, Tax, and VAT
• SAP experience (beneficial, not essential)
• A leadership style that is hands-on, structured, and commercially minded

Why This Role

• Meaningful influence on business decisions
• Exposure to group reporting and consolidations
• Stable, established environment with real operational complexity
• In-office role for leaders who value presence, pace, and partnership

Think you’re the one? Submit your application today.