Head of Finance, Risk & Compliance

Staff Solutions; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Solutions in Gauteng seeks a seasoned Senior Credit Risk Manager to lead departmental oversight, conduct credit risk assessments, and drive policy implementation across cross-border finance operations. You will oversee collections, compliance, asset management, and vendor payments while mentoring staff and delivering concise executive reports to steer strategic improvement.

Applicants should have 5+ years in a similar role, a finance degree, strong English, and proven leadership to align

Qualifications

• Matric certificate required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Experience in cross-border finance and compliance frameworks.
• Valid Code 8 driver’s licence.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Proficiency in reading and writing English.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and mentor teams.
• Sound knowledge of compliance requirements, legal documentation, and audit readiness.

Responsibilities

• Oversee department operations and policies.
• Manage risk, arrears, defaults, recoveries.
• Provide training and guidance to staff.
• Monitor cross-border financing exposure and limits.
• Prepare performance reports for executive reviews.
• Collaborate with Sales for deal structuring guidance.
• Lead procurement and payments processes.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Attention to detail

Negotiation skills

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Matric Certificate

Job description

Staff Solutions in Gauteng seeks a seasoned Senior Credit Risk Manager to lead departmental oversight, conduct credit risk assessments, and drive policy implementation across cross-border finance operations. You will oversee collections, compliance, asset management, and vendor payments while mentoring staff and delivering concise executive reports to steer strategic improvement.

Applicants should have 5+ years in a similar role, a finance degree, strong English, and proven leadership to align