Finance Associate

FTI Consulting, Inc.; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm is seeking a Finance Associate in Johannesburg to support financial operations across South Africa. Responsibilities include vendor management, billing activities, debt collection, and financial compliance support. The ideal candidate will have an accounting/finance qualification and strong skills in client service and communication. This role offers market-competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Professional development program

Wellness initiatives

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Strong client service mindset.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Energetic, self-motivated, and proactive.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage vendor invoices and ensure timely processing.
• Coordinate subcontractor management processes.
• Act as the main banking contact for queries.
• Assist with corporate card reconciliation.
• Support insurance cover reviews and claims processing.
• Maintain accurate fixed asset records.
• Run billing and WIP reports for project teams.
• Track outstanding debt and liaise with clients.
• Support BEE and Employment Equity compliance.

Skills

Client service mindset

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive attitude

Education

Accounting/Finance qualification or equivalent

Tools

Unit4

Elite Enterprise

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Who We Are

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.

At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side‑by‑side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.

Are you ready to make your impact?

About The Role

The Finance Associate plays a key role in supporting financial operations across South Africa, with accountability for vendor management, subcontractor processes, billing activities, reconciliations, debt collection, BEE/EE compliance support, and financial administration. Reporting to the Finance Manager SA, this role ensures efficiency, accuracy and compliance across all finance processes while partnering closely with internal and external stakeholders.

What You’ll Do

Vendor Invoices

• Setting up new vendors and loading invoices into Chrome River with accurate coding, including cost splits across segments
• Ensuring urgent invoices are approved ahead of payment cut-off
• Requesting and reconciling vendor statements and following up where invoices are delayed
• Ensuring year‑end invoices are submitted within required timelines and raising accruals where needed
• Supporting Accounts Payable with invoice‑related queries
• Updating the approval matrix to reflect structural changes
• Overseeing FNB corporate card, travel, and vendor service delivery matters

Subcontractor Management

• Loading new subcontractors and ensuring processes run efficiently
• Managing amendments, extensions, and terminations
• Coordinating with the Office Manager on the return of laptops and other equipment
• Reviewing monthly financial results to ensure subcontractors are processed correctly and working with the Dubai finance team on corrections and accruals

Banking

• Acting as the main bank contact for confirmation letters and client queries
• Supporting the cash and banking team by resolving payment and incoming funds queries

Corporate Cards (FNB)

• Assisting with the issuing and removal of corporate cards and handling staff queries
• Supporting the reconciliation of corporate cards, ensuring policy compliance and cost recovery from clients

Insurances

• Conducting annual insurance cover reviews and managing adjustments with brokers
• Ensuring insurance premiums are paid on time
• Assisting with the processing of insurance claims

Fixed Asset Register

• Working with Procurement, Finance, and IT to maintain accurate and up‑to‑date asset records
• Managing policies for the buy‑back of laptops and mobile phones with appropriate accounting controls

Billing

• Running WIP reports and collaborating with project teams on disbursements
• Coordinating WIP corrections, rate updates, and billing clarifications
• Monitoring WIP ageing, CAP limits, and provisions
• Distributing WIP reports ahead of monthly Dubai meetings, taking meeting notes, and tracking actions
• Supporting debtor statement collection

Debt Collection

• Tracking and following up on outstanding debtors
• Liaising with clients regarding invoice queries
• Providing regular updates to segment leads and the Finance Manager
• Coordinating with Legal on letters of demand and escalated cases

BEE & Employment Equity Support

• Submitting required financial information to BEE and Employment Equity consultants
• Supporting audit preparation and responding to auditor queries
• Assisting with BEE Trust financials and compliance requirements
• Gathering and organising Skills Development data
• Taking minutes during Employment Equity meetings and preparing summaries
• Supporting the issuance of Trust documentation

Ad Hoc Responsibilities

• Providing financial information for RFPs, tenders, and Stats SA submissions
• Supporting audit requirements as needed
• Assisting the South Africa finance leader with reporting requirements
• Supporting the team with policy updates when required

How You’ll Grow

We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on‑the‑job learning, self‑guided professional development courses and certifications. You’ll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.

As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.

What You Will Need to Succeed

• Strong client service mindset
• Excellent attention to detail and prioritisation skills
• Energetic, self‑motivated and proactive
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills across all organisational levels
• Ability to thrive in a rapidly changing, high growth environment
• Comfortable working independently within a team

Basic Qualifications

• Accounting/Finance qualification, or equivalent
• Knowledge of Unit4, Elite Enterprise or other billing/accounting systems
• Strong billing background
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in professional services
• Exposure to multinational finance processes

Total Wellbeing

Our goal is to support the wellbeing of you and your families—physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer market‑competitive benefits, including professional development programme, wellness, recognition, community volunteering initiatives, and flexible/hybrid working arrangements.

About FTI Consulting

FTI Consulting, Inc. is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 7,900 employees located in 32 countries and territories. Our broad and diverse bench of award‑winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. The Company generated $3.7 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2024. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn.

FTI Consulting is committed to Employment Equity and as such, preference will be given to candidates from designated groups, as defined in the Employment Equity Act, 55 of 1998.