Financial Manager – Slimsuit Distributors

Full-time, Permanent, Work
Cape Town, Maitland
Posted 11 months ago

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.

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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 CategoryBusiness & 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
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