Finance Manager (Maternity Cover – 9 Months)

A leading financial services firm is seeking a skilled and experienced Finance Manager to join their team on a 9-month maternity cover contract.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to take on a leadership position and contribute to the financial operations of the business across multiple regions, including South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Kenya, and Tanzania. There is potential for the role to become permanent.

About the Role:
Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Finance Manager will oversee accounting, statutory reporting, group reporting, tax compliance, external audits and business analysis. You will lead a team of five financial controllers and play an integral role in ensuring accurate financial data is available for decision-making while driving process improvements and digitalisation initiatives.

This is a hands-on role that requires strong leadership skills, technical expertise in finance and tax compliance, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Required Competencies:

• Fully qualified CA(SA) / CIMA
• 5–8 years of proven experience in finance-related roles within the financial services sector
• Demonstrated experience in successfully leading and managing teams
• Strong knowledge of IFRS accounting standards and reporting practices
• Expertise in statutory compliance (Corporate Tax & VAT)
• Proficiency in financial ratio analysis and financial systems
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (essential); SAP knowledge is advantageous

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of financial controllers in line with leadership principles.
• Oversee monthly reporting to head office.
• Conduct Opex reviews and analyses.
• Ensure balance sheet and income statement controls are in place.
• Manage transfer pricing and ensure staff compliance with mandates.
• Ensure all reporting, tax, and regulatory deadlines are met accurately and efficiently.
• Actively participate in internal and external audits.
• Provide financial information to stakeholders on an ad-hoc basis.
• Participate in accounting and book-closing processes.
• Control and manage assets from a finance perspective.
• Develop and maintain formal procedures for departmental tasks.
• Coordinate cross-functional improvements to enhance efficiency in processes.
• Drive digitalisation efforts to support business analysis and streamline operations.

Personal Competencies:

• Process-oriented mindset with strategic thinking capabilities
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to deviations and improvements.

Contract Details:

This is a 9-month maternity cover position, with the possibility of transitioning into a permanent role based on performance and business needs.

If you are ready to take on this dynamic leadership role within a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply today!