Principal Recruitment Consultant - Finance & Accounting

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Hybrid work

Professional development

High-profile assignments

Job summary

Placements24, a premier financial recruitment consultancy in Sandton, seeks a Principal Recruitment Consultant to lead executive finance placements, from qualified accountants to financial directors. You will leverage an extensive network and deep market knowledge to deliver strategic talent solutions and build lasting client relationships.

In this hybrid role, you will manage complex mandates, develop sourcing plans, assess candidates for technical and leadership fit, and advise on market

Qualifications

• 7+ years of recruitment experience with finance/accounting focus.
• Proven success in senior and executive finance placements.
• Strong knowledge of financial services and accounting principles.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and consultative selling skills.
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority searches in a hybrid setup.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex recruitment mandates for finance and accounting roles, including C-suite positions.
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans to identify top financial talent.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients in the finance and accounting sector.
• Conduct thorough candidate assessments, focusing on technical expertise, financial acumen, and leadership potential.
• Provide expert advice on market trends, compensation benchmarks, and talent acquisition strategies.
• Negotiate complex offers and facilitate the seamless onboarding of financial professionals.

Skills

Finance recruitment

Executive search

Negotiation

Relationship management

Strategic sourcing

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a highly reputable financial recruitment consultancy based in the prestigious business district of Sandton, Gauteng , is seeking an accomplished Principal Recruitment Consultant . This senior role focuses on placing finance and accounting professionals, from qualified accountants to financial directors, within leading organizations. You will leverage your deep understanding of the financial services industry and your extensive network to deliver strategic talent solutions. This hybrid position offers an excellent opportunity to drive high-impact placements and build lasting client relationships in a key financial hub of Gauteng .

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex recruitment mandates for finance and accounting roles, including C-suite positions.
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans to identify top financial talent.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients in the finance and accounting sector.
• Conduct thorough candidate assessments, focusing on technical expertise, financial acumen, and leadership potential.
• Provide expert advice on market trends, compensation benchmarks, and talent acquisition strategies.
• Negotiate complex offers and facilitate the seamless onboarding of financial professionals.

Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in recruitment, with a strong specialization in finance and accounting placements.
• Demonstrated success in recruiting for senior and executive-level finance positions.
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and accounting principles.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and consultative selling skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple high-priority searches simultaneously.Experience working effectively in a hybrid environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive base salary and an exceptional bonus structure tied to performance.
• Flexible hybrid working model, balancing professional demands with personal needs.
• Access to exclusive networks and continuous professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile assignments with major financial institutions.

Join a leading consultancy renowned for its expertise in the Sandton financial landscape.