Divisional Financial Manager, Pretoria

VACANT POSITION: DIVISIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGER Job Type:

Full Time

Salary:

Market Related

About the Role The Subtropico Group is seeking an experienced and driven Divisional Financial Manager to lead and manage the finance function within one of its subsidiaries.

Reporting directly to the Group CFO and Group Financial Manager, the successful candidate will oversee the regional financial teams on branch level and ensure the delivery of accurate, insightful, and high‑quality financial reporting to Group leadership, divisional management and the Board.

This opportunity is ideally suited to a strong finance professional with excellent technical expertise, high attention to detail, and the ability to lead and develop a high‑performing team within a structured and controlled financial environment.

The role will play a critical part in strengthening financial reporting standards, ensuring audit readiness and compliance, driving effective consolidation processes, and maintaining adherence to internal controls, company policies and financial procedures across the division.

The Subtropico Group is seeking a confident and analytical leader who is able to balance strategic thinking with operational excellence while contributing to the continued growth and success of the business.

Key Responsibilities

Leading and managing the full finance function within the division

Supervising, mentoring, and developing the regional financial team on branch level

Ensuring accurate, complete, and timely financial reporting to Group leadership, divisional management, and the Board

Managing and coordinating the divisional annual audit process, including engagement with external auditors

Driving monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting processes and deliverables

Reviewing financial and operational information to ensure accuracy, quality, consistency and completeness

Preparing, reviewing and consolidating divisional financial information for executive and Board reporting purposes

Ensuring compliance with internal policies, governance frameworks, financial controls and approval processes

Monitoring and strengthening the internal control environment while identifying opportunities for improvement

Ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, tax regulations, statutory requirements and company policies

Overseeing SARS submissions and other regulatory reporting obligations

Leading budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and divisional financial performance reviews

Providing strategic financial insights, recommendations and risk‑based guidance to senior leadership

Driving a high‑performance finance culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, accuracy and operational excellence

Supporting business decision‑making through effective financial analysis and reporting

Building strong working relationships with internal stakeholders across the division and Group

Minimum Requirements and Experience

BCom degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field

Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles

minimum of 5 years’ post‑articles experience

in a financial management role

Proven experience leading and managing a finance team

Strong experience in financial reporting, audit processes, consolidations, budgeting and internal financial controls

Sound knowledge of accounting principles, tax legislation and statutory compliance requirements

Strong analytical, problem‑solving and organisational skills

Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under pressure

Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities

Proficiency in financial systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Bilingual proficiency in English and Afrikaans

Advantageous Experience

Experience within a divisional, regional or group reporting environment

Experience preparing and presenting financial reports to senior management, executives or Board members

Exposure to multi‑branch or multi‑entity financial environments

Working knowledge of Sage 300 People

Exposure to Sage Intacct or other cloud‑based ERP systems

Experience within the agriculture, livestock, auctioneering or related industries

Experience driving process improvements, reporting efficiencies and financial best practices across a division or business unit

The Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate

Strong leadership and people management abilities

Strong technical accounting and financial management expertise

A high level of accuracy, professionalism and attention to detail

Excellent analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills

Strong ability to review and interpret both financial and operational information

Ability to consolidate complex information and present it in a clear and meaningful manner

A proactive, hands‑on and accountable management approach

Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with management and stakeholders

Ability to perform effectively under pressure and meet strict reporting deadlines

Sound judgement, professionalism, integrity and a strong internal control mindset

A continuous improvement mindset with the ability to enhance processes, standards and reporting quality

Strong organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively

Why Join the Subtropico Group? This is an opportunity to take on a key divisional finance leadership role within a well‑established agricultural group. You will play an important role in strengthening financial reporting, governance, compliance, audit readiness and operational performance across the division. You will work closely with regional teams, Group Finance, auditors and senior leadership, while contributing to a business with a proud footprint in the agricultural and livestock auctioneering sectors.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance‑based bonus

Opportunities for professional development and certifications

A positive and collaborative work environment

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