Financial Operations Manager

Findojobs South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the gaming and entertainment sector is seeking a Financial Operations Manager in Gauteng. This dynamic role requires a results-oriented finance professional with over 5 years of experience in financial management and strong leadership skills. Key responsibilities include driving financial performance, governance, and team development, along with overseeing financial operations. Competitive candidates will have a BCom in Finance or Accounting and prior experience in the gaming or hospitality industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a financial management role with direct staff supervision.
• Professional accounting body registration is advantageous.
• Prior experience in the hospitality or gaming industry is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Providing strong people leadership and managing succession planning.
• Aligning financial strategy with transformation goals.
• Ensuring robust financial governance through implementation of internal controls.
• Overseeing financial operations and accurate financial transaction delivery.
• Managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Strong leadership

Communication

Financial governance

Stakeholder management

Budgeting and forecasting

Education

BCom in Finance or Accounting

Job description

Job & Company Descriptions
A leading company in the gaming and entertainment sector is seeking a Financial Operations Manager based in Gauteng. This is a dynamic and strategic role suited to a self-driven, results-oriented finance professional with a proven track record in financial management and operational oversight.

Reporting directly to the Regional General Manager, the successful candidate will play a key leadership role in driving financial performance, governance, and team development across the business unit.

As the Financial Operations Manager you will be responsible for the following:

• Providing strong people leadership, including identifying training and development needs, managing succession planning, and driving talent growth aligned to business strategy
• Aligning financial strategy with transformation goals, including BBBEE objectives
• Ensuring robust financial governance through the implementation of internal controls, systems, and processes
• Overseeing financial operations, including accurate recording and delivery of financial transactions via the Shared Services Centre
• Managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring accurate financial reporting in line with statutory deadlines
• Full ownership of annual audits and preparation of financial statements
• Managing asset control and fixed asset accounting
• Overseeing tax compliance, including income tax, VAT, and gambling tax
• Compiling and maintaining budgets and forecasts
• Preparing and presenting board packs and financial reports for the Board of Directors

Job Experience and Skills Required:
BCom in Finance or Accounting, with completed articles or equivalent
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a financial management role with direct staff supervision
Professional accounting body registration is advantageous
Prior experience in the hospitality or gaming industry is highly desirable
Solid knowledge of South African tax
Strong leadership, communication, and deadline-driven execution skills

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