Junior Finance Manager

Network Finance; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking a Chartered Accountant (SA) with 1–3 years post-articles experience to join a fast-paced fintech environment. You will drive financial reporting, controls, and stakeholder engagement to support strategic decision-making.

The role requires strong analytical abilities, Excel prowess, and a commercial mindset with exposure to financial services. You will partner with senior leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA(SA) with articles completed at a Big 4 firm.
• 1 to 3 years post-articles experience.
• Exposure to financial services, fintech, banking, payments, investment management, lending, or digital finance clients.
• Advanced IFRS and US GAAP knowledge for financial reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience working with large data sets and financial modelling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts.
• Assist with annual financial statements and statutory reporting.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Drive improvements in financial controls and reporting efficiencies.
• Analyse financial performance and provide commercial insights.
• Partner with operational and executive stakeholders across the business.
• Assist with audit, tax, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Support strategic projects and business growth initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Commercial mindset

Stakeholder communication

Digital transformation

Education

CA(SA)

Articles completed with Big 4

Tools

Excel

Job description

The successful candidate will play a key role in financial reporting, controls, stakeholder engagement, commercial finance initiatives, and supporting strategic decision-making within a fast-paced fintech environment.

Minimum Requirements

• Qualified CA(SA)
• Completed articles with a Big 4 audit firm
• 1 to 3 years post-articles experience
• Strong exposure to financial services, fintech, banking, payments, investment management, lending, or digital finance clients during articles
• Advanced knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP and financial reporting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience working with large data sets and financial modelling

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts
• Assist with annual financial statements and statutory reporting
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Drive improvements in financial controls and reporting efficiencies
• Analyse financial performance and provide commercial insights
• Partner with operational and executive stakeholders across the business
• Assist with audit, tax, and regulatory compliance requirements
• Support strategic projects and business growth initiatives

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are looking for a highly driven individual who demonstrates:

• Strong financial acumen and attention to detail
• Exceptional analytical and data interpretation skills
• Commercial mindset with a passion for innovation
• Ability to thrive in a fast-growing entrepreneurial environment
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication abilities
• Interest in financial technology and digital transformation

What Our Client Offers

• Exposure to a leading fintech environment
• Strong career growth opportunities
• High-performing and collaborative culture
• Competitive remuneration package
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership