Financial Manager - VKB Financial Services, Head Office Reitz at VKB Group

Your role

• As Financial Manager, you will be the financial leader of VKB Financial Services, owning everything from strategic planning and financial analysis to operational oversight and compliance. This is a high-impact role where your insights will directly influence business performance and growth strategy.
• You will be part of an energetic leadership team, working closely with operational heads to drive efficiencies, identify opportunities, and strengthen our market position.
• The Financial Manager will be responsible for leading financial strategy and operations across Finance and Insurance divisions, including budgeting, profitability analysis, and financial reporting to senior management and the board.
• Oversees accounting and administrative teams, ensures regulatory compliance and data accuracy, and manages audits and internal controls.
• Additionally, supports business growth through financial analysis, due diligence, and integration planning, while maintaining oversight of group entities and meeting all regulatory and reporting deadlines.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Professional qualification: SAICA / SAIPA / CIMA / MBA or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a financial management role, preferably with exposure to commodities, FMCG(convenience retail), manufacturing, or distribution sectors
• Proven experience in Microsoft Dynamics NAV and/or Business Central (BC).
• Strong knowledge of financial principles, regulations, and best practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership abilities with experience managing diverse teams.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Beneficial Experience (Not Required)

• Involvement in a NAV to Business Central transition project.
• Experience in the convenience retail, food and coffee franchise spaces.
• Exposure to commodity or raw material management.

Key Responsibilities

• Development of financial strategy for Finance and Insurance divisions.
• Analysis of commission trends and profitability.
• Budget preparation and management and preparation and attendance of budget meetings.
• Supervision of accountants, financial and administrative staff.
• Regulatory compliance (FSCA, FIC, trust accounts).
• Reporting to top management.
• Handling of internal and external audit.
• Presentation to board of directors and preparation of financial information for board meetings.
• Ensure accuracy of financial data.
• Management of deadlines and regulatory timelines.
• Monitoring of internal financial controls.
• Development and execution of integration plan between VKB Brokers and GWK Welvaart.
• Overview of VKB Brokers, GWK Welvaart and subsidiaries of the companies' financial functions and handling of certain functions.
• Overview of new purchases, financial analyses and assistance with preparation of due diligence documents.

Skills Required

• Strategic and analytical thinking.
• Strong leadership and team development.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels.
• Advanced ERP knowledge (NAV & BC).
• Business acumen and strong commercial mindset.
• Change management and adaptability.
• Problem-solving with attention to detail.

 Closing Date 05 April 2026