Finance Operations Manager

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus structure

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton seeks an experienced Finance Operations Manager to lead day-to-day financial activities, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and compliance across transactional processes. You will manage a skilled team, implement robust controls, and drive improvements within the finance function.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial management and a proven ability to lead and develop a finance operations team, with experience in ERP systems and advanced Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• CA/ACCA/CIMA desirable.
• 7+ years in finance operations.
• 3+ years in management.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger functions.
• Develop, implement internal financial controls and procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance operations team, fostering professional growth and high performance.
• Identify opportunities for process automation and efficiency improvements within the finance function.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Financial controls

Financial reporting

Advanced Excel

ERP integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

CA/ACCA/CIMA desirable

Tools

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Finance Operations Manager to lead and enhance their financial operations in the prestigious Sandton district. This key role involves overseeing the day-to-day financial activities, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance in all transactional processes. You will be responsible for managing a team of finance professionals, implementing robust financial controls, and driving process improvements within the finance function. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in financial management and a proven ability to lead and develop a finance operations team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger functions.
• Develop, implement, and maintain internal financial controls and procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance operations team, fostering professional growth and high performance.
• Identify opportunities for process automation and efficiency improvements within the finance function.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; Professional certification (e.g., CA, ACCA, CIMA) is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in finance operations, with at least 3 years in a management or supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and financial control systems.
• Proven experience in managing transactional finance processes and implementing financial systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.

Benefits

• Competitive executive salary and comprehensive bonus structure.
• Full suite of health, retirement, and risk benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement within a leading financial services firm.
• Access to cutting-edge financial technology and tools.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment in a prime business location.