Finance Manager, Shared Services Leader

KingsleyIrons Recruitment Services CC; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

KingsleyIrons Recruitment Services CC is recruiting for a Finance Manager - Shared Services for a leading multinational manufacturing business in South Africa. The role reports to the Country CFO and oversees the shared services finance function across multiple entities.

Responsibilities include consolidating group financial reporting, managing accounts payable and intercompany processes, coordinating budgeting and forecasting, and ensuring IFRS compliance while driving process improvements

Qualifications

• Qualified CA(SA); CIMA advantageous.
• 8+ years post-articles financial management experience.
• 3+ years in a similar role.
• Experience in a group/shared services environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee group financial reporting cycles, ensuring timely consolidation and accuracy across all business units.
• Lead the accounts payable and intercompany processes within the shared services environment.
• Coordinate group budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, governance frameworks and internal financial standards across group companies.
• Drive improvements in shared services processes, systems and workflow efficiency.
• Manage group audit preparation and act as the primary contact for external auditors.
• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth financial operations.
• Lead, manage and mentor a small finance team.
• Ensure data integrity within ERP systems and support system enhancements units into group reporting structures.
• Drive continuous improvement and harmonisation of financial processes across the organisation.

Skills

CA(SA)

IFRS knowledge

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Multinational experience

Education

CA(SA)

CIMA advantageous

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

KingsleyIrons Recruitment Services CC is recruiting for a Finance Manager - Shared Services for a leading multinational manufacturing business in South Africa. The role reports to the Country CFO and oversees the shared services finance function across multiple entities.

Responsibilities include consolidating group financial reporting, managing accounts payable and intercompany processes, coordinating budgeting and forecasting, and ensuring IFRS compliance while driving process improvements