Acting Head: Finance Position (6 Months Contract)

Thusa Batho Labour Solutions; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative work culture

Job summary

Thusa Batho Labour Solutions is seeking an Acting Head: Finance for a 6-month contract in Pretoria, South Africa. The successful candidate will lead the Finance Department, ensuring sound financial management and compliance with legislation.

This strategic role involves overseeing financial systems, budgeting, auditing processes, and staff management. Applicants should have 8–10 years of financial management and auditing experience, along with strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years’ broad-based financial management and auditing experience post-articles.
• 5–8 years’ experience in group accounting, including consolidations and equity accounting.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in senior management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Finance Department and its operations.
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and financial risk registers.

Skills

Financial management

Auditing

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Compliance with PFMA

Education

Postgraduate qualifications

Job description

Acting Head: Finance Position (6 Months Contract)

Prä­toria, South Africa | Location: Gauteng, South Africa

The Head: Finance will be responsible for leading and managing the Finance Department to ensure sound financial management, compliance with legislation, and alignment with organisational strategic objectives. The successful candidate will oversee financial systems, budgeting, reporting, governance, and audit processes while ensuring operational efficiency and effective people management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Finance Department and its operations.
• Develop and manage annual budgets aligned with organisational strategy.
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Manage group accounting, consolidations, and investment valuations.
• Oversee external audit processes and ensure audit readiness.
• Ensure compliance with PFMA, National Treasury guidelines, and internal policies.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and financial risk registers.
• Prepare Annual Financial Statements for Board and external audit submission.
• Lead and mentor finance staff to ensure high performance and compliance.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagements, meetings, and reporting activities.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years’ broad‑based financial management and auditing experience post‑articles.
• Additional postgraduate qualifications will be advantageous.

Experience

• 5–8 years’ experience in group accounting, including consolidations and equity accounting.
• 5–8 years’ experience in impairments and valuation of investments.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in senior management.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing external audit processes.
• Strong experience in applying the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
• Experience within the public sector or large complex organisations will be advantageous.
• Opportunity to work in a strategic senior leadership role.
• Exposure to high‑level financial management and governance.
• Professional growth within a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Collaborative and performance‑driven work culture.
• Opportunity to lead and develop a skilled finance team.
• Competitive remuneration package aligned with experience and qualifications.