Finance Manager (Half day/Part time)

CA Financial Appointments; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Part time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment agency is seeking a part-time Finance & Commercial/Operational Manager in South Africa to oversee financial operations. Responsibilities include billing, invoicing, and compliance. The ideal candidate has 8–10 years in financial management and a bachelor's degree. This role offers flexibility and opportunities to make impactful changes within the agency.

Benefits

Flexible half-day schedule

Meaningful impact on financial health

Opportunity to shape processes

Qualifications

• 8–10 years’ Financial Management experience required.
• Strong technical accounting skills with practical operational finance exposure.
• Commercial acumen with an investigative, analytical mindset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee billing, invoicing, and revenue recognition.
• Ensure compliance with internal finance processes.
• Drive consistency and discipline in finance workflows.

Skills

Financial Management

Operational Finance

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Job description

Finance & Commercial/Operational Manager (Part-Time / Half-Day)

Bring your financial expertise and commercial insight to a collaborative, fast-paced recruitment business. We’re looking for a mature, hands-on Finance Manager who can drive operational finance excellence while enjoying the flexibility of part-time work.

About Us

We’re a dynamic, growing agency with a flat structure, a supportive team culture, and a sharp focus on delivering results. This is a role where you’ll have real influence, working closely with consultants and leadership to ensure our financial operations run smoothly and strategically.

What you’ll be doing:

• Overseeing billing, invoicing, and revenue recognition in partnership with recruitment consultants
• Ensuring compliance with internal finance processes and company procedures
• Driving consistency and discipline in finance-related workflows across teams
• Managing debt collection, monthly reporting accuracy, and financial controls
• Identifying and implementing process improvements to boost efficiency
• Acting as a trusted finance business partner, providing actionable insights to leadership
• Working autonomously in a non-hierarchical, collaborative environment

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (CA(SA) or professional membership advantageous)
• 8–10 years’ Financial Management experience
• Strong technical accounting skills with practical operational finance exposure
• A proactive, self-starting approach and the ability to work independently
• Commercial acumen with an investigative, analytical mindset
• Clear communicator, able to influence with both firmness and diplomacy

What’s in it for you:

• Flexible half-day schedule for work-life balance
• A role with meaningful impact on operational and financial health
• Opportunity to shape processes and make a tangible difference

Apply now to bring your skills to a role where flexibility meets impact.

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