Interim Finance Manager - 4-Month Contract

Tsebo Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workplace management solutions provider in Johannesburg seeks an Interim Finance Manager for a 4-month contract. The role involves leading financial operations during a critical transitional period, focusing on post-acquisition integration and driving process improvements. Ideal candidates will have substantial financial management experience, strong IFRS knowledge, and a proven track record in financial integration. This is a unique opportunity to influence financial excellence across the group.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10 years of progressive financial management experience.
• Proven track record in acquisitions, financial integration, and process improvement.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial controls, and compliance frameworks.
• Experience in the services industry and exposure to multi-entity or group structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial integration of newly acquired entities into Tsebo's structure.
• Conduct a thorough review of existing financial processes and systems.
• Oversee and guide month-end and year-end close processes.
• Collaborate with operational and finance teams across both legacy and acquired entities.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Proven leadership in financial transformation and integration

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

High adaptability in dynamic, fast-paced environments

Advanced proficiency in ERP systems and Excel

Deep understanding of IFRS, financial controls, and governance

Ethical, collaborative, and results-driven mindset

Education

Relevant Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Chartered Accountant (CA) (SA)

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Interim Finance Manager - 4-Month Contract

About Us

Are you a seasoned finance professional ready to make a strategic impact in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? Tsebo Solutions Group is seeking an Interim Finance Manager for a 4-month contract to lead financial operations during a critical transitional period. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to post-acquisition integration, drive process improvements, and ensure financial excellence across the group.

As a leading African Integrated Workplace Management Solutions Provider, Tsebo Solutions Group offers clients reduced costs, risk and complexities together with increased quality, efficiency and productivity. We specialise in Catering, Facilities Management, Cleaning and Hygiene, Pest Control, Protection, Energy, Procurement, Workspace Design, Engineering, Remote Camps, and more. Developing our people - the heart of Tsebo - is the foundation of our purpose. The result is a knowledgeable workforce that is in touch with every nuance of our clients' needs. DOWNLOAD OUR ONE-PAGER

Duties & Responsibilities

Post-Acquisition Integration Support

• Lead the financial integration of newly acquired entities into Tsebo's structure
• Align accounting practices, reporting timelines, and internal controls across business units
• Facilitate knowledge transfer and ensure consistent financial governance throughout the group

Financial Process Review & Implementation

• Conduct a thorough review of existing financial processes and systems
• Identify inefficiencies, gaps, and areas of non-compliance
• Implement corrective actions and drive process improvements
• Ensure full alignment with Tsebo's financial policies, procedures, and internal controls

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee and guide month-end and year-end close processes
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and perform detailed variance analysis

Stakeholder Engagement & Team Support

• • Collaborate with operational and finance teams across both legacy and acquired entities
  • Engage with internal and external auditors, and senior management
  • Provide training, mentoring, and support to finance staff on new systems, policies, and reporting standards

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proven leadership in financial transformation and integration
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• High adaptability in dynamic, fast-paced environments
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems and Excel
• Deep understanding of IFRS, financial controls, and governance
• Ethical, collaborative, and results-driven mindset

Qualifications

• A relevant Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Chartered Accountant (CA) (SA) - Preferred
• Minimum 8-10 years of progressive financial management experience
• Proven track record in acquisitions, financial integration, and process improvement
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial controls, and compliance frameworks
• Experience in the services industry and exposure to multi-entity or group structures