Finance and Administration Manager

SUMMARY:
Mount Edgecombe. A well-established and reputable business is seeking an experienced Finance and Administration Manager to oversee its financial and administrative functions. The ideal candidate will have a bookkeeping or financial management qualification, at least 5 years' relevant experience, and a strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, job costing, insurance and COIDA administration.

POSITION INFO:

• Oversee the full bookkeeping function, including creditors, debtors, invoicing, payments, reconciliations and VAT
• Manage procurement processes, supplier relationships and purchase order controls
• Prepare annual budgets, cash flow forecasts and monthly management accounts, including budget-versus-actual reporting
• Compile quotations, tender documentation and costings for landscaping projects and maintenance contracts
• Monitor job profitability, project expenses and operational costs
• Manage credit control, outstanding accounts and client payment follow-ups
• Coordinate short-term insurance policies, renewals and claims
• Oversee COIDA compliance, including annual returns, injury reporting and claims administration
• Maintain statutory records, company documentation, asset registers and general office administration
• Supervise administrative staff and provide financial and operational support to senior management

• Matric, with a bookkeeping or accounting qualification (ICB, SAIBA, IAC or National Diploma in Accounting / Financial Management)
• Minimum 5 years' bookkeeping experience to trial balance, with at least 2 years in a senior bookkeeping or management capacity
• Strong working knowledge of Sage Pastel, Xero or similar accounting software
• Good understanding of VAT, SARS eFiling and financial reporting
• Practical experience with COIDA administration and short-term insurance claims
• Advanced Excel skills, including budgeting and costing models
• Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport
• Strong organisational skills, accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines
• Analytical and proactive, with the ability to identify financial discrepancies and provide practical solutions
• Confident communicator, comfortable dealing with suppliers, clients, brokers and operational teams
• Hands-on approach, high levels of integrity and the ability to handle confidential information professionally

• Experience within landscaping, horticulture, construction or a project-based environment
• Previous experience with job costing, quotations and tender documentation
• Knowledge of B-BBEE and occupational health and safety requirements
• isiZulu an advantage for communicating with field teams