SUMMARY:

Regional Finance Manager

Job Overview

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the regional profit and loss account, balance sheet and cash flow.
• Prepare, consolidate and review monthly management accounts and regional reporting packs.
• Analyse financial results, investigate variances and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor operational costing, including production costs, cost efficiency, labour productivity and machine utilisation.
• Validate daily operational reports against financial records.
• Develop budgets, rolling forecasts and scenario analyses, supported by documented assumptions and risk assessments.

• Review and approve monthly payroll reconciliations and payroll journals.
• Ensure effective controls over employee appointments, terminations and salary adjustments.
• Reconcile payroll information with HR records and investigate discrepancies.
• Monitor payroll costs and identify unusual transactions or potential control weaknesses.

• Enforce procurement policies, approval limits and supplier compliance requirements.
• Monitor procurement expenditure and drive improved compliance with B-BBEE procurement requirements.
• Ensure effective inventory controls, reconciliations and variance investigations.
• Maintain an accurate and fully reconciled fixed asset register.
• Oversee asset acquisitions, transfers, disposals and adherence to capital expenditure policies.
• Maintain appropriate supporting documentation and ensure compliance with group procedures.

• Monitor sales performance against budget, focusing on margins and customer profitability.
• Ensure accurate and timely customer invoicing and daily dispatch reconciliations.
• Identify and address revenue leakage, discrepancies and control breaches.
• Manage cash flow, debtor collections and creditor payments in accordance with group policies.
• Monitor accounts receivable risk and ensure appropriate collection actions are implemented.
• Support commercial negotiations within delegated authority.

• Maintain compliance with financial, statutory, SHEQ and ESG requirements.
• Identify financial and operational risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• Maintain continuous audit readiness through regular control reviews and self-assessments.
• Coordinate the resolution of audit findings within agreed timelines.
• Promote a culture of accountability, compliance and sound financial governance across finance, operations and procurement.

• Lead, coach and develop the regional finance team.
• Assign clear responsibilities for financial controls and reporting.
• Train team members on governance, compliance and financial policies.
• Partner with the Regional General Manager and operational teams to improve profitability, cost efficiency and business performance.
• Conduct regular control reviews with finance, operations and procurement stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.
• Accounting diploma or degree; an Honours qualification would be advantageous.
• Minimum of 2–3 years' experience in a similar finance management or leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Experience in financial controls, reconciliations, risk management and operational cost control.
• Working knowledge of procurement, inventory and fixed asset controls.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, and financial management systems.

Preferred Experience

• Experience within a service-related industry.
• Exposure to operational environments, with responsibility for financial governance, compliance and business performance.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong financial and commercial acumen.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and people management capabilities.
• High attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong planning, organisational and administrative skills.
• High levels of integrity, accountability and ethical conduct.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet demanding deadlines.
• A proactive approach to identifying risks, strengthening controls and improving operational performance.

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