Finance Manager – Education Sector

Omega HR Solutions; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Omega HR Solutions in Pretoria is seeking a finance professional to shape the organization's financial direction. The role covers budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning, with responsibility for regulatory compliance and high-quality financial records.

You will mentor Finance Administrators, manage VAT, intercompany transactions, and support external audits while driving continuous improvements across financial processes.

Qualifications

• Strong financial analysis and budgeting skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple financial processes and teams.
• Familiarity with education sector financial practices and regulatory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain precise financial records ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Prepare management accounts, balance sheets, and conduct variance analysis.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning activities.
• Oversee the work of Finance Administrators, ensuring quality and accuracy.
• Manage VAT submissions, reconciliations, and intercompany transactions.
• Support audit processes and coordinate with external auditors.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Team management

Education

BCom Accounting

Job description

This is a strategic opportunity for a finance professional eager to influence the financial direction of a prominent education sector organization. With a broad scope of responsibility, this role offers the chance to lead vital financial functions, shape budgeting and forecasting processes, and support continuous improvement initiatives within a dynamic environment.

Where You'll Make an Impact:

• Maintain precise financial records ensuring regulatory compliance
• Prepare management accounts, balance sheets, and conduct variance analysis
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning activities
• Oversee the work of Finance Administrators, ensuring quality and accuracy
• Manage VAT submissions, reconciliations, and intercompany transactions
• Support audit processes and coordinate with external auditors
• Contribute to process enhancements and special projects aligned with strategic objectives

Requirements:

• A BCom Accounting degree or equivalent qualification
• Between 3 to 5 years of relevant accounting experience
• Strong financial analysis and budgeting skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple financial processes and teams

Familiarity with the following:

• Education industry financial practices
• Regulatory frameworks applicable to financial reporting

What We'll Give You:

• A competitive, negotiable salary package
• The opportunity to play a pivotal role in a growing organization
• A collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement