Finance & Operations Leader | Strategic, Hands-On Manager

Edgexec (Pty) Ltd; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgexec (Pty) Ltd, Johannesburg, seeks a Finance and Operations Manager to own the financial and operational infrastructure of a growing business. You will lead finance, payroll, tax, compliance, and reporting while partnering with senior leadership on strategic initiatives.

The role combines hands-on management of multi‑entity accounting, IT coordination, facilities, insurance and governance with a focus on process improvement in a fast‑moving environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or Financial Management.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the financial management of the Group and its related entities.
• Oversee monthly accounting processes across multiple legal entities.
• Review debtors, creditors, banking transactions, fixed assets, journals, general ledger entries and reconciliations.
• Ensure accounting records remain complete, accurate and up to date.
• Review monthly financial reports and supporting schedules for management reporting.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, debtors and creditor payment cycles.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and annual financial statement preparation.
• Coordinate year-end audit requirements and liaise with external auditors, tax practitioners, SARS and other regulatory bodies.
• Maintain and strengthen financial controls and documented procedures.
• Lead, support and develop the finance and administration team.
• Allocate responsibilities, monitor deadlines and drive accountability across the team.
• Oversee the complete monthly payroll process and related reconciliations and submissions.
• Ensure compliance with VAT, PAYE, EMP201, EMP501, IRP5, provisional tax, COID and CIPC requirements.
• Maintain an effective compliance calendar across all Group entities.
• Support corporate governance processes, including company records, resolutions, beneficial ownership declarations and company amendments.
• Prepare Board packs, financial reports, presentations and supporting schedules for Directors.
• Provide reliable financial and operational information to support executive decision‑making.
• Coordinate outsourced IT providers, Microsoft 365 administration, technology assets and IT‑related projects.
• Support system implementations, cloud migration, automation and business‑system improvements.
• Oversee office facilities, maintenance, rental properties, leases, suppliers and service providers.
• Manage the Group's insurance portfolio, renewals, claims and relationships with brokers.
• Manage banking relationships and support banking facilities and access requirements.
• Lead or coordinate finance, operational and technology‑related projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce manual administration and strengthen operational efficiency.
• Provide practical support to the Directors on business, strategic and operational initiatives.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with a high level of maturity and discretion.

Skills

Financial management

Compliance

People leadership

Systems and operations

Budgeting

Payroll

Tax compliance

Excel

Microsoft 365

Education

Accounting/Finance qualification

Accounting qualification or professional designation advantageous

Tools

Accounting software

Payroll software

IT coordination tools

Job description

Edgexec (Pty) Ltd, Johannesburg, seeks a Finance and Operations Manager to own the financial and operational infrastructure of a growing business. You will lead finance, payroll, tax, compliance, and reporting while partnering with senior leadership on strategic initiatives.

The role combines hands-on management of multi‑entity accounting, IT coordination, facilities, insurance and governance with a focus on process improvement in a fast‑moving environment.