SATIC: Finance Manager

PwC; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC SATIC in Johannesburg is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the delivery of operational excellence across global finance projects. The role suits experienced finance professionals who drive transformation, optimize processes, and lead high-performing teams in a technology-driven environment.

You will oversee general ledger management, month-end close, reconciliations, and audit readiness, while fostering cross-functional collaboration and advancing automation.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA(SA)/CGMA/ACCA with professional designation.
• 5+ years finance experience including articles.
• Experience leading large finance teams and projects.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence across global finance projects.
• Lead general ledger, month-end close, reconciliations, and audit readiness.
• Manage finance operations including AR/AP, treasury, and expenses.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration and automation initiatives.
• Oversee scalable, resilient global finance operations.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Strategic finance

Cross-functional collaboration

Automation

Education

CA(SA)/CGMA/ACCA

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Sage

Job description

Join SATIC’s Finance Managed Services (FMS) team as a Finance Manager and lead the delivery of operational excellence across global finance projects. This role is ideal for experienced finance professionals who are passionate about driving transformation, optimizing processes, and leading high-performing teams in a dynamic, technology-driven environment

Qualifications / Certifications required:

Qualified CA(SA)/CGMA/ACCA

Experience required:

• +5 years overall finance experience (Including articles)
• Managing a large team

Responsibilities of role:

• Drive operational excellence across global projects.
• Manage and optimize general ledger services, including reconciliations, month-end close, and audit readiness.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks Lead finance project teams and operations (accounts receivable/payable, treasury, expense review) with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration.
• Support automation and process improvement initiatives, leveraging technology.
• Manage global operations, ensuring scalability and resilience.
• Foster continuous improvement and adapt to market and regulatory changes

Desirable skill sets include

• Experience in general ledger management, finance operations, automation, and audit support
• Strong understanding of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Sage etc.) and process integration.
• Ability to manage complex reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Experience with compliance and regulatory reporting.
• Project management skills, especially in the context of managed services and transformation projects
• Collaborative mindset for working with cross-functional and cross-regional teams
• Agility and adaptability to drive continuous improvement and respond to evolving requirements Technical proficiency with automation tools and data integration

Role related attributes:

• Leadership to guide teams and operational excellence
• Commitment to efficiency, innovation, and process improvement
• Ability to deliver scalable, resilient, and cost-effective solutions
• Strong governance and technical proficiency Resilience and flexibility to manage global operations
• Focus on quality, compliance, and risk reduction
• Effective communicator and collaborator across regions and functions.

The successful candidates will be required to work the standard office hours of the Johannesburg Waterfall office. During the training period, attendance in the office will be required on a daily basis. Following the completion of training, candidates will transition to a hybrid working model. Please note that PwC SATIC is currently refining its hybrid working approach, and this remains subject to change in line with business, client, and team requirements.