Finance Manager

SynergERP; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading ERP solutions team as a Finance Manager at SynergERP, overseeing financial operations across South Africa and UAE. This hybrid role involves managing financial reporting, budget management, and compliance while leading a capable finance team. You'll drive strategic decision-making and ensure operational excellence in a multi-currency environment. If you have a strong finance background and leadership skills, this is your opportunity to contribute to a dynamic organization focused on innovation and growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing a finance team in a professional services environment.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.
• Experience with budget formulation and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial reporting and compliance across SA and UAE.
• Lead annual budgeting process and monitor performance against budget.
• Manage financial operations across multiple legal entities and currencies.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Postgraduate qualification or professional designation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Sage X3

Sage Intacct

Finnivo

TreasuryOne

Job description

Location: Midrand, Gauteng
Department: Finance
Work Environment: Hybrid

Join a Leading ERP Solutions Team at SynergERP

SynergERP provides innovative Business Management Solutions (including ERP, HR & Payroll and CRM) tailored to help organisations achieve financial and operational excellence—our business.

SynergERP operates across multiple countries, currently SA & Dubai, on a project and annuity-based revenue model, delivering value to clients through both once-off project implementations and ongoing subscription-based services. This includes software implementation projects, consulting services, and long-term support or managed services contracts. As such, financial oversight requires careful tracking of project profitability, contractual obligations, and recurring revenue streams, with a strong focus on cash flow, margin management, and accurate revenue recognition.

As part of the Alviva Group of companies, SynergERP is committed to the highest standards of financial management and governance. Reporting excellence is a key focus area, with an emphasis on accurate, timely departmental-level reporting, consolidated group reporting, and consistent tracking against budgets to enable the respective Heads of Department to make informed decisions and drive performance.

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Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced, driven, and hands-on Finance Manager to oversee our financial operations across both our South African and UAE entities. This role will take full ownership of financial reporting, budget management, annuity revenue tracking, and internal controls while supporting strategic decision-making throughout the business.

You will lead a capable finance team, ensuring operational excellence and compliance across a multi-currency, multi-company environment while promoting process improvement and data-driven decision-making.

This is a hybrid role with flexibility to work remotely, while maintaining regular on-site collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting (monthly, quarterly & annually) to management, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.
• Oversee the preparation of financial statements in compliance with relevant accounting standards.
• Analyse financial performance and proactively report on any variances.
• Manage major expenditures and financial commitments.
• Manage the payment processes across multiple banking platforms (SA & UAE).
• Ensure audits are completed in a timely manner and collaborate with auditors to resolve any issues.
• Oversee cash flow planning and ensure the availability of funds.
• Manage relationships with banks, investors, and other financial institutions.
• Implement internal controls to safeguard company assets and mitigate financial risks.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
• Drive process improvements and operational efficiencies within the finance function to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial information

Budget Formulation & Management

• Lead the annual budgeting process in collaboration with department heads.
• Monitor and report on performance against budget, providing variance analysis and commentary.
• Support forecasting processes and scenario planning to enable strategic decision-making.

Subscription & Contract Management

• Oversee financial administration of client subscriptions, service contracts, and project agreements.
• Ensure correct recognition of revenue in line with contract terms.
• Manage the renewal process, escalations, and amendments to ensure accurate billing and forecasting.
• Effectively use systems and processes to ensure the streamlines processing of the above.

Annuity Revenue Management

• Track and manage recurring revenue streams, ensuring accuracy and visibility in financial reports.
• Collaborate with Operations to validate retention, churn, and upsell forecasts.

Debtors & Cashflow Management

• Oversee accounts receivable function, credit control, and cash collection processes.
• Maintain accurate cash flow forecasts, ensuring working capital adequacy.
• Monitor aged debt and take corrective actions where needed.

Multi-Company & Multi-Currency Management

• Manage financial operations and consolidations across multiple legal entities and currencies (ZAR, AED, USD, etc.).
• Ensure intercompany transactions and eliminations are properly recorded and reconciled.
• Manage the company’s relationship with relevant UAE authorities (e.g. Free Zone authorities, Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation, Immigration, etc.) to ensure ongoing compliance with business registration, licensing, and operational requirements.
• Oversee processes related to employee visa applications, renewals, cancellations, and related documentation to maintain legal workforce compliance in the region.

Team Leadership & Development

• Manage and mentor the finance team, setting clear objectives and KPIs.
• Promote continuous improvement of people and processes, efficiency, and accountability within the team, including effective use of systems.
• Facilitate skills development and succession planning.
• Foster a high-performance culture within the finance department.

Departmental Reporting & Partner Support

• Ensure financial information is updated and reporting is easily accessible and understandable to assist HOD’s with financial performance insights.
• Act as a finance business partner, supporting informed operational decisions across sales, delivery, and support teams.

Group Reporting

• Prepare and submit financial packs and commentary in line with Alviva Group reporting standards and timelines.
• Liaise with group finance teams to ensure alignment and transparency.

Risk Management & Governance

• Identify and mitigate financial, compliance, and operational risks.
• Maintain appropriate insurance coverage, internal controls, and approval frameworks.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, delegations of authority, and best practices.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Champion continuous improvement of financial systems, processes, and reporting tools.
• Identify & introduce Automation initiatives across systems & processes.
• Leverage ERP and reporting platforms to enhance efficiency and data quality.

Collaboration with HR & Talent on Payroll & People-Related Finance

• Work closely with the HR & Talent team to ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll across all entities and jurisdictions, including compliance with tax and statutory requirements.
• Support cost-to-company analysis, employee benefit administration, headcount budgeting, and payroll reconciliations.
• Provide financial insight into workforce planning, incentives, and employee-related reporting.

Deputy Information Officer Responsibilities

• Support the Information Officer in ensuring compliance with data protection legislation (e.g. POPIA, GDPR where applicable).
• Maintain and update the company’s PAIA and POPIA manuals, privacy notices, and records of processing activities.
• Assist with the handling of data subject access requests, privacy complaints, and data breach responses.
• Work with internal teams (HR, IT, Operations) to ensure proper handling of personal information and implementation of privacy controls.
• Contribute to employee awareness and training initiatives related to data privacy and information security.

Experience & Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (required);
• Proven experience managing a finance team (5 years+), with the ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing individuals in a fast-paced, professional services environment.
• Proven track record of finance process improvement to ensure effective processing of financial information, ensuring accuracy and completeness thereof.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial controls, and tax regulations, including statutory compliance in South Africa (required).
• Demonstrated excellence in financial reporting, including consolidated group reporting, departmental-level insights, and variance analysis.
• Experience with budget formulation, forecasting, and financial planning in a project- and annuity-based revenue environment.
• Proficient in cash flow management, debtor oversight, and cost control practices.
• Experience with subscription/contract billing models and revenue recognition principles (e.g. IFRS 15).
• Hands-on experience in multi-company, multi-currency environments, including intercompany transactions and eliminations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; strong analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Experience collaborating with HR teams on payroll, headcount budgeting, and employment-related compliance.

Advantageous:

• A postgraduate qualification or professional designation (e.g. CIMA, SAICA, ACCA) is advantageous.
• Including statutory compliance in the UAE (advantageous).
• Working knowledge of ERP and financial systems such as Sage X3, Sage Intacct, Finnivo, and TreasuryOne (advantageous).
• Understanding of data privacy and information governance responsibilities; experience fulfilling duties as or supporting an Information Officer/Deputy Information Officer (advantageous).

Skills & Competencies

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and business partnering skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Strong conflict leadership and conflict resolution skills.
Decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to mentor, coach and inspire the team.
Excellent analytical skills and ability to demonstrate logical thinking.
Initiative and ability to work as part of a team.

Working Conditions

This role follows a hybrid working model, offering flexibility to work remotely. However, remote work is considered a privilege and is dependent on the individual’s performance, accountability, and reliability. If performance, responsiveness, or output does not meet expectations, the hybrid model may be reviewed and adjusted as needed.

Regular travel and in-office collaboration are required, including (but not limited to) weekly or monthly office days for team engagement, meetings, or other business needs.

When working remotely, the following conditions must be met to ensure service continuity and operational effectiveness:

• A reliable home internet connection is essential. If the candidate does not have access to stable internet at home, they will be required to work from the office.
• Own transport and fuel are necessary to support travel requirements for office attendance or client engagements.

Why Join SynergERP?

At SynergERP, we offer a dynamic and supportive work environment where innovation, integrity, and professional growth are at the forefront. You will have the opportunity to:

• Contribute to strategic financial management across SA and UAE

• Collaborate with skilled professionals in a high-performance culture

• Lead finance in a project and subscription-driven tech business

• Help shape automation, systems, and compliance initiatives

We are an equal opportunity employer. This role is open to Employment Equity (EE) candidates and individuals with disabilities, and we encourage suitably qualified applicants to apply.

Apply today and play a key role in SynergERP’s financial success.

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Please note: If you do not hear from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.