MVIA is seeking a commercially astute Financial Manager to lead Group Finance and act as a trusted financial partner to the executive leadership. This is a permanent, full-time role, based on-site at our offices in Tokai, Cape Town, with genuine strategic reach: you will be accountable for the Group’s financial reporting and performance management, inform its investment and cash decisions, and build the finance capability that underpins its growth. The successful candidate is a finance leader who combines technical rigour with sound commercial judgement. You will have built and improved finance processes, led a finance team, and be credible translating complex financial data into clear, decision-ready insight for the Executive.
Key Responsibilities
The Financial Manager is accountable for the integrity, performance and strategic contribution of the Group finance function, including:
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Finance leadership: Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing finance team, setting clear direction and standards and fostering a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.
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Planning and performance: Own the Group’s annual budget and quarterly reforecasts, taking recommendations to the CEO for review and sign-off, and drive delivery of budget commitments through disciplined monthly performance management.
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Cash and capital: Steward Group cash flow so that it remains aligned with business requirements and strategic priorities, and oversee the Group’s investments.
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Reporting and consolidation: Deliver an accurate, timely month-end close, monthly management accounts and Group consolidation, and annual financial statements across all Group entities.
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Audit and tax: Manage the annual external audit and the Group’s tax compliance (including income tax, provisional tax and VAT), and be the primary point of contact for auditors and SARS.
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Systems and automation: Lead the evolution of finance systems, reporting tools and automation.
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Value creation and risk: Identify and act on financial opportunities, anticipate and mitigate financial risk, and hold stakeholders accountable for their commitments and outcomes.
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Governance and compliance: Implement, maintain and continually refresh financial policies, procedures and controls, ensuring the Group remains compliant with statutory regulations and legislation.
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Commercial partnership: Provide commercial insight and constructive challenge across the business, enabling sound, well-evidenced decisions.
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Stakeholder relationships: Build and sustain credible relationships with the Group’s external stakeholders.
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A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a comparable senior finance role.
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CIMA, ICAS or SAICA qualification, or equivalent qualification through experience. CA(SA), CIMA (CGMA), ACCA or SAIPA (Professional Accountant) designations will also be considered.
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Demonstrable experience in financial modelling.
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Experience in Group consolidation, including balance sheet and cash flow positions.
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Statutory accounting experience across Group companies.
Advantageous
- Experience in insurance, or financial services sector
- Exposure to IFRS 17 and the insurance regulatory environment (FSCA / Prudential Authority).
- Experience in a growing, multi-entity group or owner-managed business.
- Experience implementing or upgrading an ERP or financial reporting system.
We are looking for:
- Commercial acumen: Understands the Group’s financial drivers and shapes sound commercial decisions.
- Leadership: Sets clear direction for the finance team and invests in developing its people.
- Ownership and accountability: Takes responsibility for the quality and timeliness of financial deliverables and holds others to the same standard.
- Integrity and governance: Applies sound judgement, discipline and the highest ethical standards.
- Collaboration: Builds effective working relationships with internal teams, senior leadership and external stakeholders.
- Communication: Communicates financial information with clarity and keeps stakeholders informed.
- Continuous improvement: Actively strengthens finance processes, controls and reporting.
- Attention to detail: Delivers accurate, consistent and well-checked work.
- Adaptability: Operates with confidence in a fluid, evolving environment.
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