Finance and Accounting Manager (Aviation)
Job Title: Group Financial Manager Reporting To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Group Commercial \& Operations Director Role Overview An established, multi-entity group operating in a technically complex and regulated environment is seeking an experienced Group Financial Manager to take ownership of the full financial function across multiple subsidiaries. The role is responsible for end-to-end financial management, including group reporting, compliance, cash flow, budgeting, audit, and financial strategy. The successful candidate will lead and develop the finance team, strengthen internal controls, and provide clear, decision-useful financial insight to executive leadership. Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Management \& Control Manage all accounting operations from transactional processing through to group reporting Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts within strict deadlines Oversee month-end and year-end close processes Ensure accurate balance sheet reconciliations, including bank, debtors, creditors, and intercompany accounts Maintain compliance with accounting standards, statutory requirements, and internal policies Coordinate external audits and act as the primary liaison with auditors Develop, implement, and continuously improve financial policies, procedures, and internal controls Ensure confidentiality, data integrity, and appropriate system controls Tax \& Compliance Manage VAT calculations and submissions Plan and manage provisional tax, income tax, and year-end tax processes Ensure compliance with all regulatory, tax, and statutory reporting obligations Cash Flow \& Treasury Forecast and manage group cash flow and liquidity Prepare rolling cash flow forecasts and working capital requirements Manage banking relationships and support funding, facilities, and capital structure decisions Identify and mitigate financial risks, including credit and liquidity risk Budgeting \& Forecasting Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process across all entities Work closely with operational and functional leaders on budget preparation Report on variances against budget and provide clear commercial explanations Financial Analysis \& Decision Support Produce financial and management reports for executive leadership and board-level review Analyse financial performance, margins, costs, and operational efficiency Support pricing, profitability analysis, and project viability assessments Develop KPIs and business metrics to support strategic decision-making Identify operational bottlenecks and recommend financial improvements Leadership Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team Ensure effective deployment of financial resources and staff Act as a trusted financial partner to senior management Requirements CA(SA) or BCom / BCom Honours in Accounting Solid experience in a Financial Manager or Group Financial Manager role Strong knowledge of accounting standards, financial reporting, and compliance Proven experience managing audits, budgets, and cash flow Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills High attention to detail, deadline-driven, and results-oriented Strong analytical and problem-solving capability South African citizenship or permanent residency Job Type: Full-time Pay: From R140 000,00 per month Ability to commute/relocate: Johannesburg, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred) Education: Bachelors (Preferred) Experience: Xero: 2 years (Required) management accounting: 2 years (Required) staff management: 2 years (Required) financial accounting: 5 years (Required) Work Location: In person