Finance Manager

Exclusively Remote; Remote; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking an experienced Finance Manager in Johannesburg to oversee client accounting engagements and ensure accurate financial reporting compliant with US GAAP. The ideal candidate will have a CA(SA) or equivalent, alongside 5-10 years of experience. This role involves strong client interaction and team leadership across multiple client engagements while ensuring high standards are met in deliverables. Competitive salary and an opportunity for remote work are included.

Benefits

Remote work flexibility

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years experience in financial accounting, audit, or advisory roles.
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP.
• Proven experience reviewing and overseeing accounting work rather than only preparing it.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary client-facing finance lead, providing guidance to clients.
• Oversee and review accounting clean-ups and ongoing monthly engagements.
• Ensure financial records and reporting are accurate, complete, and compliant.

Skills

Client-facing communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

CA(SA), CPA, or equivalent professional qualification

Tools

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Xero

Sage

Excel

Job description

Finance Manager (US GAAP | Client-Facing)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Finance Manager to oversee and coordinate client accounting engagements, including accounting clean-ups and ongoing monthly financial reporting. This role is ideal for a CA(SA) / CPA / equivalent professional who is technically strong, confident engaging with clients, and able to review and guide accounting teams to deliver high-quality US GAAP–compliant financial outputs.

The Finance Manager will work closely with Client Accounting Managers, acting as a senior reviewer and strategic partner to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery across multiple client engagements. This role is firmly finance-focused rather than tax-oriented.

Key Responsibilities

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a primary client-facing finance lead, providing confidence, clarity, and professional guidance to US-based and international clients.

• Lead client finance discussions, including onboarding, clean-up planning, monthly close reviews, and financial performance discussions.

• Translate financial information into meaningful insights for non-finance stakeholders.

Oversight & Review

• Oversee and review accounting clean-ups and ongoing monthly engagements performed by Client Accounting Managers and accounting teams.

• Ensure financial records and reporting are accurate, complete, and compliant with US GAAP.

• Review balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and supporting schedules.

• Identify and resolve complex accounting issues and provide clear direction to accounting teams.

Financial Reporting & Close

• Oversee month-end close processes across multiple clients.

• Review monthly management accounts, variance analyses, and supporting reconciliations.

• Ensure consistent accounting policies and documentation across engagements.

Quality Control & Process Improvement

• Act as a quality control point before financials are shared with clients.

• Drive process improvements, standardisation, and best practices across accounting engagements.

• Support system implementations, transitions, and clean-ups across accounting platforms.

Systems & Platforms

• Work across multiple accounting systems including QuickBooks (Online & Desktop), NetSuite, Xero, and Sage.

• Review system configurations, chart of accounts structures, and reporting frameworks.

• Support integration and optimisation of accounting tools where required.

Qualifications & Experience

• CA(SA), CPA, or equivalent professional qualification (strongly preferred).

• 5–10+ years experience in financial accounting, audit, or advisory roles.

• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP.

• Proven experience reviewing and overseeing accounting work rather than only preparing it.

• Client-facing experience with the ability to confidently lead finance conversations.

• Experience across multiple industries is advantageous.

• Prior experience in audit, outsourced accounting, or advisory environments is a strong plus.

Technical Skills

• Advanced knowledge of financial statements and balance sheet integrity.

• Strong review and problem-solving skills.

• High proficiency in QuickBooks, NetSuite, Xero, and/or Sage.

• Excellent Excel and reporting skills.

Soft Skills & Attributes

• Confident, professional, and client-oriented communicator.

• Strong leadership and mentoring capability.

• High attention to detail with a commercial mindset.

• Ability to manage multiple client engagements simultaneously.

• Proactive, solutions-driven, and calm under pressure.

What Success Looks Like

• Clean, accurate, and US GAAP–compliant financials delivered on time.

• Strong, trusted relationships with clients and internal accounting teams.

• Accounting teams are supported, guided, and held to high standards.

• Clients feel confident in their numbers and decision-making.

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