Operational Finance Manager

Rpo Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in South Africa seeks an experienced Operational Finance Manager to lead financial operations and improve reporting accuracy. Candidates must have a BCom Honours and at least 5 years of financial management experience. The role involves overseeing budgeting, compliance, and guiding the finance team. It's a crucial position for supporting strategic decision-making and enhancing financial performance. Salary is negotiable.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in financial management.
• Strong financial reporting, analysis and strategic decision‑making skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day financial operations including cash book management.
• Prepare and present monthly management reports and financial statements.
• Develop financial strategies and monitor cash flow and budgets.
• Manage compliance with internal controls and financial regulations.
• Oversee Debtors and Creditors functions.

Skills

Financial reporting

Leadership

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

BCom Honours with completed articles

Tools

MS Excel

Financial software

Job description

Description

A well-established company is looking for an experienced Operational Finance Manager with strong accounting expertise and the ability to lead financial operations, improve reporting accuracy and support strategic decision‑making. The ideal candidate will oversee core finance functions, guide budgeting and forecasting and ensure compliance across all financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day financial operations including cash book management, payroll review, GP analysis and preparation of budgets, forecasts and monthly flash results.
• Prepare and present monthly management reports and financial statements ensuring accuracy and alignment with business objectives.
• Develop financial strategies, monitor cash flow and budgets and drive cost‑saving initiatives to enhance financial performance.
• Manage compliance with internal controls and financial regulations while supervising and mentoring the finance team.
• Handle annual rate reviews, implementation, approve credit notes and provide business support on financial matters.
• Oversee Debtors and Creditors functions including AR/AP supervision, debtors age analysis, invoice submissions, allocations management, credit limit approvals and intercompany creditors.
• Review payments and reconciliations for all third‑party creditors.

Requirements

• BCom Honours with completed articles.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in financial management.
• Strong financial reporting, analysis and strategic decision‑making skills.
• Advanced proficiency in financial software and MS Excel.
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem‑solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Benefits

• Salary: negotiable.

Contact

RPO Recruitment – contact Jarad Pentz at RPO Recruitment or via LinkedIn. You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website or email your CV. We will contact you telephonically in 3 days if you are suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.