Senior Finance Executive

Deka Minas (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Flexible work arrangements

Exposure to strategic projects

Senior leadership exposure

Professional growth and development

Job summary

Deka Minas (Pty) Ltd in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Finance Executive to lead critical financial functions, drive operational excellence, and support strategic decision-making within a growing financial services group.

You will build stakeholder relationships, manage budgets, perform detailed financial analysis, oversee reconciliations, and guide audits and compliance while developing the finance team in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of financial management, budgeting and analysis experience.
• Strong reconciliation, reporting, risk management and team leadership skills.
• Proficient with financial systems and IT management.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with stakeholders and present expert advice.
• Integrate inputs from various sources to support strategic decisions.
• Provide detailed analyses and updates on project finances.
• Analyse month-on-month movements, explain variances and interpret financial statements.
• Prepare schedules, break down general ledger entries and reports for boards.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting and adapt processes.
• Perform reconciliations and monitor accounts payable.
• Collaborate on budgets and consolidate financial performance reports.
• Support budget approvals and manage audits and compliance monitoring.
• Track audit resolutions and strengthen control environment.
• Keep team updated on regulatory changes and ensure compliance.
• Lead and develop direct reports to meet quality standards.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Reconciliation

Reporting

Risk management

IT systems

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Join a dynamic financial services organization that is experiencing significant growth and is committed to strengthening its strategic financial management. Our client, a reputable player in the banking and financial sector, is seeking a Senior Finance Executive to lead critical financial functions, drive operational excellence, and support strategic decision-making.

Duties:

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, providing expert advice and confident presentations.
• Integrate input from various sources to support strategic financial decisions.
• Provide detailed analysis and updates on the financial status of projects.
• Analyse month-on-month movements, explain variances, and interpret income statement and balance sheet items.
• Prepare supporting schedules, break down general ledger entries, and compile reports for board and committee submissions.
• Identify opportunities for reporting improvements and adapt processes as the business evolves.
• Perform daily reconciliations, resolve discrepancies, and monitor accounts payable.
• Collaborate with business and finance teams to prepare budgets and consolidate financial performance reports.
• Support budget approval presentations and manage audit findings, operational risk events, and compliance monitoring.
• Track audit resolution progress, identify control gaps, and strengthen the control environment.
• Keep the team updated on regulatory changes and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Manage the performance of direct reports, ensuring quality standards and objectives are achieved.

Requirements:

• Proven experience of at least 6 years in financial management, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Strong skills in reconciliation, reporting, risk management, and team leadership.
• Technical proficiency in financial systems and IT management.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Relevant experience within the banking or financial services industry is highly desirable.

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of C programming language.
• Experience managing operational risk and audit processes.

What We'll Give You:

• A competitive annual salary ranging from R1,200,000 to R1,500,000 (cost to company), negotiable based on experience.
• The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment with flexible arrangements.
• Exposure to strategic projects and senior leadership.
• A role that offers professional growth and development within a thriving organization.