Procure to Pay Finance Manager - to start December 2025 on a 6 month contract

Isilumko Staffing; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 650 000 - 850 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in Johannesburg is seeking a Finance Administration Manager to lead a high-performing team. You will drive performance, streamline processes, and ensure compliance in financial operations. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience, at least 2-3 years in team management, and must have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance. This hybrid role offers a 6-month contract with a chance for extension.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience, including 2-3 years managing teams.
• Must have a clear criminal record and clear credit record.
• Ability to drive performance and innovate processes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor KPIs, track reports, and exceed service standards.
• Lead process improvements and manage expenses.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and audit standards.

Skills

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Planning

Project Management

Financial Accounting Principles

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance (NQF Level 7)

Tools

SAP

Job description

We’re looking for a Finance Administration Manager to lead a high-performing team, streamline systems and processes, and ensure our financial operations are not only compliant—but exceptional.

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

Driving Performance: Monitor KPIs, track reports, and take proactive action to exceed service standards.

Strategic Planning: Translate divisional goals into actionable plans and individual objectives.

Optimising Operations: Lead process improvements, manage expenses, and drive innovation.

Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships and deliver on service level agreements.

Team Leadership: Inspire, develop, and manage a team to achieve excellence and accountability.

Risk & Compliance: Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, audit standards, and business continuity plans.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance (NQF Level 7).
• 10+ years of relevant experience, including 2–3 years managing teams in a Procure to Pay environment.

Deep knowledge of:

Financial Accounting Principles

Governance, Risk & Controls

Project Management

Regulatory Compliance

Strategic Planning & Service Delivery

You Excel At:

• Aligning performance for success
• Making sound decisions under pressure
• Inspiring and guiding teams
• Driving results with purpose
• Planning and organizing with precision

Must have a clear criminal record, clear credit record and great track record (reference checks will be conducted)

One of the leading banks in South Africa is on the lookout for a strong, strategic, focused leader to lead a team of 4 as a Finance Administration Manager. This is a hybrid role, starting December 2025.

6 month contract, with a possibility of extension!

Finance admin manager – CIB – Not branch management level!

Non-negotiables – Candidates has strong management skills – team of 4 (know their work)

Put controls in place

SAP, negotiable on systems – understands functions

Team – support function – Procure to pay function in CIB – feeds into Group

Stakeholder management is key part of skills

Must have procure to pay – support team, give team direction

Level of experience – 10 years’

Innovative person

Flexible

Recommend improvements / changes