Finance Manager : Remote Branch Controls & Assets

University Of Fort Hare; Upington; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks a Finance Manager to oversee financial controls and manage a small finance team. Candidates should have a minimum of five years of experience in finance management, a BComm degree, and robust skills in financial software like Syspro. Strong leadership and communication abilities are essential, along with proficiency in Excel and Business Banking. The position includes additional benefits such as medical aid and provident fund.

Benefits

Medical aid

Provident fund

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Contribute effectively as part of a small management team.
• Add value and create a high-performing Finance team.
• Demonstrated capability to manage remote sites successfully.

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.