Finance Manager

AHK Group; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm based in South Africa is seeking a Finance Manager for their Johannesburg office. The role focuses on financial leadership, ensuring compliance with local GAAP, and enhancing financial performance through collaboration with operations and management. The ideal candidate will be a qualified CPA with strong technical skills and the ability to lead teams remotely. An excellent salary and benefits package is offered.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely submission of management accounts.
• Collaborate with operations and commercial teams to improve financial performance.
• Manage and develop direct report staff remotely.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Strong technical and analytical accounting skills

Extensive knowledge of Black Economic Empowerment

Consolidation experience

Strong Excel skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Qualified CPA (or equivalent including CIMA/ACCA)

Tools

Infor Sun Systems

Job description

Overview

Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for a Finance Manager to join our team in Johannesburg. As part of the Senior Management Group for South Africa, the candidate will be responsible for the finance function of the Alfred H Knight South Africa group. The candidate will ensure the accurate and timely submission of management accounts to group standards, and that anything reported is consistent and adheres to local GAAP, group policies and procedures. The candidate is expected to have strong technical skills and gain a thorough understanding of the business to enable the reporting of insightful financial information, involving operations, commercials and legal in a business partnering role.

Responsibilities

The role involves involvement in all aspects of the business and requires strong financial leadership, with a focus on accurate reporting, adherence to group standards and local GAAP, and collaboration with operations, commercial teams and senior management to improve financial performance.

About Us

Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries. We have honed & carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities, technology and people. Click here to find out more about AHK.

Required Knowledge and Work Experience

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure, ensuring compliance with deadlines, establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with department staff and non-finance staff.
• Strong technical and analytical accounting skills.
• Extensive knowledge of Black Economic Empowerment.
• Consolidation experience.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate financial data in a relevant and concise way both orally and in the development of written documents, reports and financial information.
• Strong excel skills.
• Experience of Infor Sun Systems (Desirable).

Required Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan, manage and prioritise workload to ensure all key deadlines are met.

• Ability to manage and develop direct report staff remotely.

Required Work Experience

• Experience in managing relationships with a variety of stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Qualified CPA (or equivalent including CIMA/ ACCA) accountant.

Travel

• Must be prepared to travel to all sites in Southern Africa and the UK when required.

Benefits

We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match.

Closing Date

Closing Date: 17 October 2025