Finance Manager : Remote Branch Controls & Assets

University Of Fort Hare; Remote; ZAR 650 000 - 850 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial controls and manage multiple remote branches. Ideal candidates should have a BComm in Finance, five years of experience in a Finance department, and proficiency in tools such as Syspro and Excel. This role includes a hands-on approach to assist the CEO, requiring strong communication and management skills. Benefits include medical aid and provident fund.

Benefits

Medical aid

Provident fund

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years post-degree experience managing a Finance department.
• Solid understanding of tax and foreign exchange (forex).

Responsibilities

• Contribute effectively as part of a small management team.
• Add value and create a high-performing Finance team.
• Strong willingness and ability to learn the business.
• Demonstrated capability to manage remote sites successfully.
• Excellent communication skills.

Skills

Syspro (Accounting package)

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook

Competence in email / Internet usage

Experience with Business Banking

Education

Minimum tertiary qualification in Finance and Accounting (BComm)

Job description

Finance Manager (Stock / Financial controls / Syspro)

Permanent

JHB

Finance & Insurance

Gauteng, JHB - Eastern Suburbs

We are looking for a Finance Manager in the Parts sector, Boksburg.

Educational Requirements

Minimum tertiary qualification in Finance and Accounting (BComm).

Solid understanding of tax and foreign exchange (forex).

Professional Experience

• Minimum of five years post-degree experience, including managing a Finance department.
• Overseeing basic IT requirements.
• Handling basic HR administration for a small business with multiple branches (nationwide) and fewer than employees.
• Creating and managing financial controls.
• Managing remote branches.
• Hands‑on approach to assist the CEO in managing assets and mitigating risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute effectively as part of a small management team.
• Add value and create a high‑performing Finance team.
• Strong willingness and ability to learn the business.
• Demonstrated capability to manage remote sites successfully.
• Excellent communication skills.

Skills & Qualifications

• Syspro (Accounting package) – advantageous.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook.
• Competence in email / Internet usage.
• Experience with Business Banking through one of the major banks.

Other Benefits

Salary includes medical aid, prov fund.