Financial & Compliance Manager

SUMMARY:
Our client is a dynamic company driven by a spirit of discovery, inspired by those who historically marked uncharted territories with symbols of exploration. The company is committed to tackling impactful challenges, with a focus on growing its residential property portfolio, establishing and protecting conservation and heritage spaces in the Durbanville area, and redefining sustainable urban development.
 
We are a small, growing company in Durbanville committed to maintaining high standards of compliance and corporate governance. We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance and Compliance Manager to oversee and ensure adherence to legal, financial, and regulatory requirements across various functions within the business.
 
Role Overview:
You will play a key role in supporting the company’s operations and ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory, and internal policies. This position covers a broad spectrum of areas, including finance, HR, payroll, tax, audit, contracts, and company secretarial duties.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage compliance in finance, HR, payroll, and statutory requirements.
• Coordinate and ensure timely submission of tax filings and audits.
• Review, draft, and manage contracts to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
• Maintain and update company policies to align with regulatory changes.
• Manage company secretarial duties, including maintaining company records and filings.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and legal teams as necessary.
• Advise senior management on compliance-related issues and provide guidance on risk management.
• Ensure that all internal and external reporting requirements are met on time.
• Manage data capturing and invoicing through QuickBooks, including tenant invoicing.
• Prepare, verify, and reconcile weekly payments; manage online banking.
• Oversee debtor collections
• Record month-end journals and assist in month-end close processes.
• Generate and distribute monthly financial reports.

• Proven experience in a compliance or similar managerial role within a small to mid-sized business.
• Strong knowledge of regulations related to finance, HR, payroll, tax, and audit.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
• Knowledge of relevant software (e.g., accounting, HR systems) is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in financial management.
• Experience in property finance is advantageous.
• Relevant finance degree required.