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• A leading organisation in Johannesburg is seeking a Finance and Office Manager to oversee the financial management, office administration, and business systems of their group and related entities. This role offers you the opportunity to work within a supportive environment where your expertise will be valued across finance, HR, IT, property, and compliance functions. You will play a pivotal part in ensuring accurate financial records, managing a dedicated team, and supporting executive decision-making. The company is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace with flexible working opportunities, ongoing training, and generous pension contributions. If you are looking for a role that combines responsibility with growth potential and the chance to make a meaningful impact on business operations, this is the perfect opportunity for you. You will have the chance to manage both finance and office functions, providing comprehensive support across multiple departments while enjoying flexible working arrangements. The organisation values knowledge sharing and offers extensive training opportunities to help you grow professionally within a collaborative team environment. Generous pension contributions and a commitment to inclusivity ensure you are supported both personally and professionally as you advance your career.
• As Finance and Office Manager you will be entrusted with broad responsibilities spanning financial oversight, office administration, HR support, IT coordination, property management, insurance handling, banking relations, compliance submissions, project leadership and continuous improvement initiatives. Your day-to-day will involve supervising a skilled finance team while ensuring all accounting records are meticulously maintained. You will facilitate payroll processes from start to finish—including bonuses and commissions—while also assisting with HR matters as needed. Statutory compliance will be under your remit: preparing submissions for VAT/PAYE/COID/CIPC returns alongside coordinating audits. You’ll prepare board packs for executive meetings and offer operational support to directors on various projects. Technology management forms another key aspect: overseeing outsourced IT providers as well as Microsoft 365 administration. Property maintenance falls within your scope—liaising with landlords or contractors—and you’ll handle insurance portfolios plus banking queries. Your role is integral to driving efficiency through automation or process improvements while supporting strategic projects assigned by directors.
• Take overall responsibility for the financial management of the group and its related entities by overseeing monthly processing on accounts for all entities.
• Supervise debtors, creditors, banking activities, asset management, journals, reconciliations, and general accounting functions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Review monthly reports in preparation for management accounts and assist with annual financial statements as well as year-end audit requirements.
• Manage and support the finance and administration team by allocating work, monitoring progress, ensuring deadlines are met, reviewing completed tasks for accuracy, and providing ongoing guidance.
• Oversee the monthly payroll process including salary increases, bonuses, commissions, leave management, employee loans, payroll reconciliations, and company asset administration.
• Ensure all statutory submissions such as VAT, PAYE, EMP201/501, IRP5, Provisional Tax, COID, CIPC Annual Returns are completed accurately and on time; coordinate audits and liaise with auditors or tax practitioners.
• Prepare board packs, financial reports, supporting schedules; provide operational support to directors including ad hoc projects and personal administrative matters when required.
• Coordinate outsourced IT providers and technology projects; oversee Microsoft 365 administration; assist with system implementations; support staff with IT-related queries; manage procurement of equipment.
• Oversee maintenance and repairs of offices/rental properties; liaise with landlords/managing agents/contractors/service providers; coordinate lease renewals; manage office suppliers/service providers/general office requirements.
• Manage insurance portfolio including claims/policy updates/broker liaison; maintain relationships with bankers; review supplier quotations; coordinate administrative functions to support daily business operations.

Your proven track record as a Finance and Office Manager will demonstrate your ability to handle complex financial operations across multiple entities while maintaining meticulous attention to detail. You bring strong interpersonal skills that enable you to collaborate effectively within teams—allocating tasks efficiently while nurturing professional development among colleagues.

• Demonstrated experience in financial management across multiple entities including monthly processing of accounts and maintaining accurate accounting records.
• Proven ability to supervise debtors/creditors/banking/asset management/journals/reconciliations/general accounting functions within a corporate environment.
• Strong background in preparing monthly reports for management accounts as well as assisting with annual financial statements/year-end audit requirements.
• Experience managing finance teams: allocating work/monitoring progress/reviewing completed tasks/providing guidance/training/support.
• Comprehensive understanding of payroll processes including salary increases/bonuses/commissions/leave/employee loans/payroll reconciliations/company asset administration.
• Expertise in statutory submissions (VAT/PAYE/EMP201/EMP501/IRP5/Provisional Tax/COID/CIPC Annual Returns) plus audit coordination/liaison with auditors/tax practitioners/SARS.
• Ability to prepare board packs/financial reports/supporting schedules/provide operational support to directors/ad hoc project assistance/personal administrative matters.
• Technical proficiency coordinating outsourced IT providers/Microsoft 365 administration/user accounts/software licensing/company IT assets/system implementations/cloud migration/business system improvements/equipment procurement/staff IT support/printer company liaison.
• Experience overseeing property maintenance/repairs/rental properties/lease renewals/property-related administration/managing office suppliers/service providers/general office requirements.
• Skill in managing insurance portfolios (claims/policy updates/broker liaison), maintaining banker relationships/reviewing supplier quotations/coordinating administrative functions.

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• A leading organisation in Durban is seeking a Managing Director to guide its strategic vision and operational excellence. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to step into a pivotal role where your expertise will shape the future of a respected industry player. The company values collaboration, accountability, and dedication, offering a family-oriented environment that encourages inclusivity and teamwork. As Managing Director, you will be empowered to drive growth, foster innovation, and nurture a supportive culture while enjoying performance-based incentives and a competitive compensation package. If you are passionate about building strong teams and delivering outstanding results, this position offers the platform to make a lasting impact. Take charge of a well-established printing business with a reputation for quality and reliability, providing you with the opportunity to influence its continued success and expansion. Enjoy working in a family-oriented environment that prioritises collaboration, inclusivity, and professional development, ensuring you feel supported as you lead the team. Benefit from performance-based incentives and a comprehensive rewards package designed to recognise your achievements and commitment to organisational excellence.
• As Managing Director, you will play an integral role in shaping the strategic direction of the organisation while overseeing all aspects of its operations. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve collaborating closely with senior management to develop actionable plans that drive growth and profitability. You will champion operational excellence by implementing efficient systems, monitoring performance metrics, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Building a supportive team culture is central to this role; you will mentor staff members, encourage professional development, and promote open communication across departments. Your ability to nurture client relationships will be essential as you represent the organisation at industry events and pursue new business opportunities. In times of crisis or challenge, your adaptability will help steer the company towards positive outcomes. Success in this position requires balancing strategic vision with hands-on involvement in daily operations while embodying the values of inclusivity, accountability, and teamwork.
• Develop and execute long-term strategies that align with business goals and objectives, ensuring sustainable growth within the printing industry.
• Identify new market opportunities and expand the organisation’s market share by leveraging industry insights and fostering innovative approaches.
• Oversee daily operations across all departments to ensure efficiency, high-quality standards, and cost-effectiveness in every aspect of production.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) regularly to ensure targets are met and implement systems that enhance productivity throughout the business.
• Manage budgets, financial planning, and forecasting processes to maintain profitability while driving cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting requirements by maintaining accurate records and transparent communication with stakeholders.
• Build a cohesive team culture that emphasises accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement through mentorship and guidance.
• Foster professional development opportunities for employees at all levels by supporting training programmes and encouraging knowledge sharing.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing clients while actively pursuing new business opportunities through effective networking and negotiation skills.
• Act as the primary decision-maker during critical situations or crises affecting the business, demonstrating flexibility in resolving challenges effectively.

The ideal candidate for Managing Director brings extensive experience from senior leadership positions within manufacturing or industrial environments. Your academic background provides a solid foundation for understanding complex business dynamics while your practical experience managing large-scale operations demonstrates your ability to oversee multifaceted projects. You possess advanced financial skills necessary for budgeting, forecasting, and cost control—ensuring profitability remains at the forefront of decision-making. Your approachability makes it easy for colleagues at all levels to connect with you; this is complemented by your commitment to nurturing talent through mentorship programmes. You thrive on building strong relationships both internally among staff members and externally with clients or partners. When faced with adversity or unexpected challenges, your resilience shines through as you calmly guide teams toward solutions. Ultimately, your proven track record developing strategic plans that drive growth sets you apart as an inspiring leader who embodies values such as inclusivity, accountability, empathy, and teamwork.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management or related field is required for this leadership position.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in senior leadership roles within manufacturing or industrial sectors demonstrates your depth of expertise.
• Proven track record managing large-scale operations with complex supply chains highlights your organisational capabilities.
• Exceptional financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, cost management ensures you can maintain profitability while driving growth.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic plans that deliver measurable results reflects your commitment to organisational success.
• Hands-on approach combined with willingness to support colleagues at all levels fosters a collaborative work environment.
• Strong sense of ownership paired with dedication to achieving both personal and professional goals underpins your reliability.
• Excellent interpersonal skills enable you to build relationships across all levels of the organisation as well as externally with clients.
• Resilience under pressure allows you to navigate challenges calmly while maintaining composure during critical situations.
• Experience mentoring teams and promoting professional development supports ongoing learning within the business.

Please send CV to [email protected]

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• A leading South African group specialising in technology, connectivity, telecommunications and business infrastructure solutions is looking for a Senior Billing Analyst to oversee the billing function across the group. The role will focus on ensuring accurate and timely billing, resolving complex queries, performing reconciliations, and providing support and guidance to the billing team.

What you'll do

• Oversee the end-to-end billing function across multiple business units, ensuring accurate and timely monthly processing.
• Manage pricing, VAT, discounts, invoice corrections, credits, refunds, debit orders, cancellations and collections.
• Investigate and resolve billing queries and discrepancies with customers, suppliers, ISPs and internal teams.
• Perform reconciliations between supplier, customer and internal billing records and identify potential revenue leakage.
• Monitor recurring billing cycles and investigate unusual movements or variances.
• Prepare billing analysis, exception reports, commissions calculations and management reports.
• Ensure monthly pricing updates and commission calculations are completed accurately and on time.
• Maintain customer records, billing documentation and project-related administration.
• Act as an escalation point for sales teams and ISPs on billing and contract-related matters, including special pricing.
• Participate in relevant ISP and project meetings.
• Identify opportunities to improve billing processes, controls and efficiencies.
• Provide guidance, support and coaching to the billing team, including reviewing output and assisting with complex queries and escalations.

Requirements:

• Relevant qualification in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or Data Analytics.
• At least 5 years' experience in billing operations or finance administration, preferably within a high-volume environment.
• Previous experience supervising, mentoring or guiding a billing or administration team.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS and data analysis.
• Strong reconciliation and financial analysis skills.
• Experience identifying discrepancies, investigating variances and assessing financial impact.
• Power Query experience would be advantageous.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage strict monthly deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.