Executive Manager: Finance

Smith Garb & Associates; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance consultancy in Johannesburg is seeking an Executive Manager: Finance to oversee overall financial management. The ideal candidate will have a CA(SA) qualification and at least five years’ experience in senior financial management. Responsibilities include leading financial operations, driving budgeting processes, and ensuring compliance with regulations. This permanent position offers an opportunity to significantly impact the organization's financial strategy while working closely with executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in a Senior Financial Management or Executive Finance position.
• Proven record of managing and developing finance teams.
• System migration experience is advantageous.
• Aviation industry experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead all financial operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes across all business units.
• Oversee monthly and annual financial close processes.
• Implement and optimise finance-related technology systems and automation initiatives.
• Develop and maintain strong governance frameworks.

Skills

Strategic financial management

Analytical capability

Technical accounting knowledge (IFRS)

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Decision-making under pressure

Time management

Education

CA(SA)

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Sage Intacct

Job description

Position Overview

The Executive Manager : Finance is responsible for the organisations overall financial management, including :

• Financial strategy and planning
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Tax, audit, and compliance
• Treasury and cash flow management
• System optimisation and technology integration
• Governance, controls, and risk management
• Leadership and development of the finance team

Youll work closely with the Chief Financial Officer and other executive leaders to ensure sustainable growth and financial stability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and transparency.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes across all business units.
• Oversee monthly and annual financial close processes.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, Tax Acts, Companies Act, and other statutory requirements.
• Manage internal, external, and BBBEE audit processes.
• Implement and optimise finance-related technology systems and automation initiatives.
• Oversee treasury and working capital management.
• Prepare detailed management accounts, financial statements, and board reports.
• Develop and maintain strong governance frameworks and internal controls.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the finance team to enhance performance and capability.

Minimum Requirements

• CA(SA) (essential)
• Minimum 5 years experience in a Senior Financial Management or Executive Finance position
• Proven record of managing and developing finance teams
• System migration experience (advantageous)
• Aviation industry experience (advantageous)
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office and Excel
• Experience using Sage Intacct preferred

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strategic financial management and analytical capability
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS, governance, compliance)
• Advanced financial modelling and reporting skills
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder engagement ability
• High attention to detail and professional integrity
• Effective decision-making under pressure
• Excellent time management and organisational skills

About the Opportunity

This is a high-impact, leadership role offering the opportunity to influence financial strategy at executive level.

Youll lead a skilled finance team, collaborate across departments, and ensure the organisations financial sustainability through innovation, governance, and operational excellence.

Location: West Rand Area / Randburg

Level: Executive / Senior Management

Employment Type : Permanent

Ready to make an impact?

If you meet the above criteria and are driven by excellence, apply today.

All applications will be handled with complete confidentiality.