Group Financial Manager needed at Servest SA

Job Context    

• Servest is seeking an exceptional Group Financial Manager to report to the Group Chief Financial Officer and oversee monthly consolidated management accounts, annual financial statements, lender covenant reporting, financial governance, and oversight of a corporate office budget. This critical leadership position ensures the financial health and stability of our organisation while providing strategic financial guidance and maintaining regulatory compliance.

Minimum Requirements    

• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification – mandatory
• Minimum 10 years in financial management
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role within a large corporate environment
• Proven track record managing complex financial operations and leading successful teams.
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting standards
• Extensive knowledge of South African financial regulations and tax laws
• Proficiency in financial enterprise systems and advanced MS Excel
• Strong understanding of treasury management principles
• Strong technical consolidation and accounting skills
• Audit background considered favourable.
• ERP experience required (Sage 300 familiarity preferred, especially upgrade/migration experience)

Duties & Responsibilities    
Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee daily financial operations including accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and general ledger.
• Prepare consolidated annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual group financial reporting.
• Manage the group annual audit process and liaise with external auditors across all African operations.
• Oversee group tax and vat function and compliance requirements.
• Act as custodian of the chart of accounts and financial system integrity.

Treasury Management

• Manage working capital, cash flow, and liquidity planning.
• Oversee banking relationships and optimise banking facility utilisation.
• Monitor foreign exchange and interest rate exposures, implementing hedging strategies.
• Manage daylight facilities and daily cash flow preparation.
• Develop treasury policies to optimise financial resources.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and statutory requirements.
• Develop and maintain robust internal control environments.
• Establish group and business unit financial policies.
• Handle SARB reporting requirements for foreign payments.
• Conduct regular reviews to identify and mitigate financial risks.

Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Manage succession planning and training initiatives.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and systems.

Deadline:12th November,2025