Finance Manager Financial Services (Fixed-Term Contract)

Accounting & Financial Advisory; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled financial manager to oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance. This role involves preparing financial statements in line with IFRS, managing cash flow, and leading a finance team. The successful candidate will collaborate with executive leadership to drive strategic initiatives and ensure regulatory compliance. If you have a CA(SA) qualification and a passion for financial management, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in financial management within the financial services sector.
• CA(SA) qualification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements in accordance with IFRS and provide financial analysis.
• Lead budgeting processes and monitor budget performance.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Budgeting

Cash Flow Management

Regulatory Compliance

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

CA(SA)

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and relevant regulatory standards.
• Provide financial insight and analysis to support business decisions and strategy.
• Monitor key financial metrics and variances and recommend corrective actions.

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts.
• Monitor budget performance and liaise with business units to ensure budgetary control.

Cash Flow and Treasury Management

• Manage liquidity, working capital, and cash flow forecasting.
• Oversee banking relationships and treasury operations.

Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with financial services regulations, tax laws, and internal policies.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors for audits and reviews.
• Identify financial and operational risks and implement effective controls.

Team Leadership

• Supervise and develop finance team members.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, integrity, and accountability.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with executive leadership and business units to support strategic initiatives.
• Prepare presentations and reports for board meetings and executive committees.


Qualifications and Experience:

• CA(SA)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in financial management within the financial services sector

Key Competencies:
• Strategic thinking and commercial acumen
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Leadership and people management