Vacancy: Financial Manager

Vacancy: Financial Manager

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The company would like to recruit a Financial Manager to be based at Canyon Coal’s Head Office in Sandton.

DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a proactive, detail-driven Finance Manager to oversee the daily accounting operations and ensure the accuracy and integrity of our financial records. In this role, you will oversee a team of five Financial Accountants, review and approve their work, and step in to resolve complex transactions or issues as they arise.

The position requires a hands-on approach – you will regularly review ledgers, reconcile key accounts, oversee month-end and year-end close processes, and ensure all statutory and compliance requirements are met. You’ll also prepare and review management reports, cash flow forecasts, and other financial documents to keep leadership informed and support timely business decisions

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

  • Chartered Accountant (South Africa)

  • A minimum of five years' experience in a finance-related position, such as financial analyst or accountant

  • Previous working experience in a mining environment

  • Proficient in MS Office with advanced Excel skills

  • Sound understanding of a financial control environment and the management thereof      

OTHER SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

  • Strong understanding of IFRS accounting principles, standards, and relevant tax regulations

  • Knowledge of MD365 will be advantage

  • Ability to prepare accurate financial statements, management accounts, and cash flow forecasts

  • Familiarity with internal control systems and audit requirements

  • Strong analytical skills for investigating variance and trends

  • Budgets

  • Forecasts

  • Stock Management

  • Reporting

  • Fixed Asset Management

  • Cost Management

  • Staff Management

  • Financial Statements

EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum 5 years’ post-qualification experience in the finance or mining industry is essential

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Oversee the financial accounts on a day-to-day accounting duty.

  • Coach, train, mentor and develop others.

  • Identify and opportunities to improve processes, systems, and reporting efficiency.

  • Co-ordinate and lead the year-end audit process for designated companies, ensuring timely completion.

  • Financial Reporting

  • VAT, Tax and Statutory Reporting

  • Preparation and Drafting of the Annual Financial Statement

  • Management Accounts

  • Financial reporting - accurate and complete monthly consolidation of financial results

  • Financial and administrative support and oversight

  • Budgets, forecasts, and cost management

  • Stock management - monthly/weekly reporting and adherence to SOP's

  • Reporting - daily financial reporting and cash controls

  • Fixed Asset management

  • Payroll review and submission of monthly payroll

  • Stakeholder and staff (financial and administration) management

 If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward your CV and copies of qualifications by latest close of business 02 October 2025. No late applications will be accepted.

E-mail address: headofficerecruitment@canyoncoal.com

If you have not heard from us within 14 days of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful. 

Canyon Coal is an equal opportunity employer and preference will be given to candidates meeting the requirements as per our employment equity commitments. 

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