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Finance Lead

Finance Lead

Persona StaffCape Town, South Africa
5 hours ago
Job description

Key Responsibilities

  • Statutory Compliance : Prepare and submit VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL, and other statutory returns accurately and on time.
  • Tax Management : Execute VAT apportionment calculations, prepare Income and Provisional Tax documentation, and assist in audit preparation.
  • Audit & Month-End : Lead month-end close processes and coordinate the annual audit by preparing all schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
  • Team Oversight : Coordinate the daily, weekly, and monthly deliverables of the finance and payroll administrators, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
  • Technical Support : Serve as the go-to technical expert on QuickBooks , payroll software , and complex reconciliations.
  • Quality Control : Review and verify bank reconciliations, tenant deposit accounts, payment runs, and journals before management sign-off.
  • Payroll Management : Oversee the complete payroll process including statutory filings, leave management, and payslip distribution.

Supporting Responsibilities

  • Collections & Accounts Payable Oversight : Drive debtor collections and monitor supplier payments to maintain smooth cash flow.
  • Training & Development : Onboard and train new team members on financial systems, controls, and processes.
  • Process Improvement : Continuously identify and implement improvements to workflows and internal controls to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
  • What Youll Bring

  • Education & Experience : Matric and a relevant finance or accounting degree (essential).
  • Minimum 57 years experience in full-cycle finance and payroll administration.

  • Technical Proficiency : Advanced skills in QuickBooks , Excel , and payroll software .
  • Deep understanding of VAT, accounting principles , and South African payroll regulations .

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