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.

Who you are:

• Humble enough to listen and learn – You know that the best leaders are also great listeners. You are open to feedback, willing to admit when you don’t have all the answers, and eager to learn from colleagues at every level.
• Hungry for growth — for yourself and the business – You have an inner drive that pushes you to achieve more, not just for your own career but to move the business forward. You see challenges as opportunities and keep raising the bar.
• Smart with both data and decisions – You have the analytical skills to make sense of complex financial information and the judgment to turn it into clear, confident, and commercially sound decisions.
• Bold in bringing fresh ideas to the table – You’re not afraid to challenge the status quo if you believe there’s a better way. You bring creativity and courage to problem-solving and are willing to champion change when it’s the right move.
• A team player who makes others better – You believe that success is a shared achievement. You collaborate openly, support your colleagues, and help build a culture where people feel valued, trusted, and empowered to succeed together.

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 17 April 2026