Operational Finance Manager: Process & Compliance Lead

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

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking an experienced Operational Financial Manager to join the finance team of a well-established South African retailer. The role focuses on running the operational finance function and ensuring robust financial control and compliant reporting.

You will oversee tax compliance, audits, debtors and creditors, and monthly management accounts, while driving continuous improvement across finance processes.

Qualifications

• BCom in Finance completed and SAICA/SA IPA articles completed.
• 2–3 years post-articles experience in operational finance.
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting knowledge.
• Experience in tax compliance, audits and management accounts.
• Operational finance experience in medium to large organisations.
• Currently in a Senior Accountant or Financial Manager role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operational finance function.
• Manage tax compliance and statutory requirements.
• Coordinate and manage external audits.
• Oversee debtors and creditors functions.
• Prepare monthly management accounts.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting and reconciliations.
• Maintain strong financial controls and compliance.
• Support continuous improvement of finance processes and procedures.

Skills

Technical accounting

Financial reporting

Interpersonal skills

Hands-on

Education

BCom in Finance

SAICA or SAIPA articles

Job description

Network Finance is seeking an experienced Operational Financial Manager to join the finance team of a well-established South African retailer. The role focuses on running the operational finance function and ensuring robust financial control and compliant reporting.

You will oversee tax compliance, audits, debtors and creditors, and monthly management accounts, while driving continuous improvement across finance processes.