Financial Manager – Slimsuit Distributors
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION AND THE ROLE
Slimsuit Distributors is a dynamic import and distribution business representing 10 premium global fashion brands from around the world. These brands are establishing themselves as leading labels in the Southern African market, with a growing footprint in high-end boutiques, online retailers, and national chain stores.
Targeting a sophisticated consumer aged 35 and above, Slimsuit offers fashion that is defined by quality, craftsmanship, and superior fit — appealing to customers with discerning taste and disposable income.
The company is now seeking a hands-on Financial Manager to take full ownership of the finance function. This pivotal role encompasses everything from daily transactional processing and bookkeeping to strategic financial planning, forecasting, and high-level reporting. It offers an opportunity for a finance professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is comfortable managing the day-to-day details as well as guiding financial direction of the business.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Financial Operations & Transaction Management
- Manage full accounting cycle up to Trial Balance.
- Reconcile debtor and creditor accounts, including loan accounts and forex transactions.
- Reconcile PayGate, Pay-Just-Now, and other payment platforms.
- Ensure accurate processing of purchase invoices from ERPLY to XERO.
- Oversee bank reconciliations, credit card reconciliations, and petty cash across all entities.
- Maintain and reconcile GRV schedules, referencing supplier statements.
- Oversee processing and control of petrol and bank charges.
- Review and update payment schedules and load payments according to contract terms.
2. Revenue, Debtors & Cash Flow Management
- Analyse daily and monthly sales performance and update target sheets.
- Monitor and report gross profit percentages, pricing accuracy, and commission calculations.
- Handle debtors queries, maintain records of special arrangements, and ensure proper interest and settlement calculations.
- Produce and analyse monthly cash flow reports and identify anomalies or material variances.
- Prepare invoices and manage debtors statements and interest charges.
3. Payroll, Tax & Regulatory Compliance
- Oversee the payroll function and ensure timely submission of PAYE to SARS.
- Conduct VAT calculations, submissions (VAT201), and handle related reviews or audits.
- Ensure compliance with SARB approvals and support CIPC submissions.
4. Budgeting, Forecasting & Strategic Finance
- Prepare and analyse budgets, including variance reporting across entities.
- Support strategic planning with financial reports and recommendations.
- Provide financial data to banks and external stakeholders as required.
- Build and maintain detailed finance function flow diagrams and time management schedules.
5. Audit, Reporting & Governance
- Liaise with external auditors and support the preparation of year-end AFS.
- Maintain and update the fixed asset register and post depreciation journals.
- Develop exception reports and present findings to management.
- Review all debtor and creditor contracts and align processes with terms.
6. Retail & Operations Support
- Reconcile cash-up reports from retail stores and monitor store banking activities.
- Ensure pricing and discount inputs in ERPLY are accurate and aligned with business policies.
- Process credit requests and coordinate with suppliers and internal departments.
- Monitor royalty agreements and calculate monthly payouts.
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
The ideal applicant will have the following competencies:
1. Work experience and industry exposure
- Minimum 5 years in auditing, accounting or financial management, ideally in a hands-on or stand-alone capacity
- Exposure to import/export businesses highly advantageous.
2. Strong Communication and Interpersonal skills
- Proactive, dependable, and adaptable in a fast-moving environment
- Clear and professional communicator, both written and verbal
- Comfortable liaising with internal teams, board members, external auditors, and suppliers
- Able to present financial information in a user-friendly way to all stakeholders
3. Excellent Technical and Administration Skills
- Strong knowledge of Xero (or equivalent accounting tools)
- Competent in payroll, VAT, PAYE, and financial reporting
- Familiarity with ERP systems
- Capable of juggling transactional and strategic tasks with equal confidence
- Meticulous and detail-oriented, yet able to see the bigger picture.
4. General
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
- CA(SA); candidates with BCom and relevant experience will be considered
- Retail experience beneficial but not essential.
Interested?
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Closing date for applications: 04 July 2025
If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of submitting your application, kindly consider your application to have been unsuccessful
Job Features
| Job Category | Business & Management, Finance |
| Location: | Maitland |
| Reporting to: | Directors |
| Nature of contract: | Permanent |
| Hours of work: | Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm |
| Salary range: | R 350k – R 500k (Annual) |
| Benefits: | Annual Bonus |
| Start date: | ASAP |
| Closing date for applications: | 4 July 2025 |
| Interested? | Please click on the APPLY NOW / DOWNLOAD APPLICATION button above which will take you directly to Google application form |