Finance Manager

First Point Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing and recruiting firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Finance Manager for a 3-year contract. This role involves managing end-to-end finance operations across Europe and the USA, with opportunities for leadership exposure and international responsibilities. Candidates should have strong VAT knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and a relevant qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA). The position offers the chance to influence a high-performing finance function and ensure compliance and reporting accuracy.

Qualifications

• Experience managing or mentoring a finance team.
• Strong VAT knowledge and international accounting exposure.
• Comfortable with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end finance operations for Europe and USA.
• Oversee month end, audit and compliance processes.
• Ensure clear communication and performance feedback in the finance team.

Skills

Team management

VAT knowledge

Advanced Excel skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification

QBE welcome

Tools

Navision Dynamics / Business Central

Job description

Finance Manager (Europe & USA) – 3-Year Contract

We’re looking for a Finance Manager who wants genuine ownership, international exposure and the opportunity to shape a high-performing finance function. This role leads end-to-end finance operations for our Europe and USA entities while driving cash and treasury management across the wider group. You’ll work closely with the CFO and senior leadership, deliver accurate reporting that informs strategic decisions, and build consistent, reliable processes across multiple regions.

If you enjoy improving the way a business runs, strengthening controls, mentoring a team and owning month end, audit and compliance from start to finish, this role offers the platform and autonomy to do exactly that.

What You’ll Lead

• Mentor and support the finance team, ensuring clarity of responsibilities and consistent delivery
• Build capability through structured training and strong ways of working
• Establish standardised processes across Europe and the USA
• Provide clear communication, expectations and performance feedback

Financial Operations (Europe & USA)

• Oversee AP: contractor payments, supplier invoicing, staff expenses
• Oversee AR: permanent and contract invoicing, credit control and debtor management
• Resolve operational queries promptly and maintain strong internal and external relationships

Month End, Reporting & Insight

• Lead the full month end close for Europe and the USA
• Produce accurate management accounts with clear, actionable commentary
• Prepare reporting packs that help leadership understand performance drivers
• Review balance sheet reconciliations, investigate variances and provide forward‑looking analysis

Cash & Treasury (Group)

• Monitor daily cash positions across all group accounts
• Maintain short- and long‑term cash flow forecasts
• Manage intercompany transfers, ensuring correct approvals and controls
• Track cash movements, elevate liquidity risks early, and support FX planning

Payroll (Europe & USA)

• Own payroll end‑to‑end in partnership with external providers
• Prepare inputs, manage approvals and reconcile outputs
• Oversee staff expenses and ensure compliance with local requirements

Audit, Tax & Compliance

• Lead year‑end audits across Europe and the USA
• Support statutory account preparation
• Manage VAT, sales tax, Intrastat and other compliance obligations
• Maintain up‑to‑date documentation and controls
• Identify financial risks early and recommend mitigation actions
• Strengthen controls and ensure consistency across all entities
• Standardise processes, reduce manual duplication and support automation
• Build meaningful analysis that improves planning and decision‑making

What You Bring

• Experience managing or mentoring a finance team
• Strong VAT knowledge and international accounting exposure
• Advanced Excel skills and strong systems capability
• Confident communicator, comfortable with senior stakeholders
• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or finalist with strong multi‑entity experience)
• QBE welcome with proven ownership of month end, audit and compliance
• Solid technical accounting background with audit exposure
• High attention to detail and accuracy under pressure

Nice to Have

• Experience in the recruitment sector
• Navision Dynamics / Business Central

Why This Role?

• High ownership and genuine influence across two major regions
• Direct exposure to group leadership, including the CFO
• Opportunity to strengthen and scale a maturing finance function
• International remit with varied, hands‑on responsibilities
• Long‑term stability: 3‑year contract with strong renewal potential

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting

Location

Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa