Group Finance Manager

Zohorecruit; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 1,600,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit is seeking an experienced financial leader to direct end-to-end finance for its multinational group across South Africa, the UK, and Kenya. This role ensures accurate group records, strategic insight, and robust internal controls while guiding a team of two direct reports.

The ideal candidate holds a BCom in Accounting/Finance with 10+ years in senior financial management, IFRS expertise, and a track record in cross-border compliance. This is an in-office role with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with a BCom in Accounting/Finance.
• 10+ years' experience in financial management, including multinational groups.
• Proven IFRS knowledge and multi-currency consolidation.
• Experience with transfer pricing and cross-border compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end financial management for the group across SA, UK and Kenya.
• Develop and implement group-wide financial strategy, policies and procedures.
• Own financial reporting, including board reports and KPI analysis.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Manage external audits and regulatory relationships across jurisdictions.
• Oversee group treasury, FX risk, banking and funding arrangements.
• Provide strategic financial advice to execs and the board.
• Lead, coach and develop the finance team.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Strategic planning

Negotiation

Communication & presentation

Education

Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting/Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa | Posted on 09/10/2026

Directing end-to-end financial operations across South Africa, the UK, and Kenya, this position delivers strategic financial oversight and best-practice internal controls within a multi-currency international structure. The role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of group financial records while providing strategic insight to support overall organisational objectives. This leadership role oversees financial reporting, budgeting, treasury management, and external audit relationships. Leading a team of two direct reports, the position serves as a key financial advisor on investment, funding, and cost optimisation decisions across multiple jurisdictions. This is a full-time in office position offering micro flexible hours working 8am - 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end financial management for the group across South Africa, the UK, and Kenya, implementing best-practice controls in a complex, multi-currency environment.
• Develop and implement group-wide financial strategy, policies, and procedures aligned with business objectives.
• Own financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, and annual board reports, as well as performance analysis against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management to ensure alignment with group strategic initiatives.
• Manage external audits and regulatory relationships, ensuring compliance across South African (Companies Act, IFRS, SARS), UK (UK GAAP/IFRS, HMRC, Companies House), and Kenyan (Companies Act, IFRS, KRA) requirements.
• Manage group treasury, including cash flow forecasting, foreign exchange risk (ZAR, GBP, KES), banking relationships, and funding arrangements.
• Provide strategic financial advice to executive management, the Board, and operational leadership on investment decisions, acquisitions, funding, and cost optimisation.
• Lead, coach, and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Qualified accountant holding a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting/Finance (or higher).
• 10+ years' experience in financial management, including leading the finance function of a multinational group with a proven track record in managing finance operations.
• Demonstrated experience finalising accounts in accordance with current regulations in South Africa, the United Kingdom, and Kenya.
• Extensive knowledge of IFRS, multi-currency consolidation, international tax planning (including transfer pricing), and cross-border compliance.
• Strong experience in foreign exchange risk management (ZAR, GBP, KES), intercompany transactions, and group treasury.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and communication and presentation skills.
• Software experience: QuickBooks & Sage.
• Full-time, in-office offering micro flexibility, earlier or later start to accommodate traffic.