Senior Finance Manager

M-KOPA; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech firm in South Africa is seeking a qualified Chartered Accountant to take on a senior finance leadership role. This position focuses on shaping financial directions and requires expertise in IFRS reporting and statutory compliance. You will work in a dynamic and mission-driven environment, contributing significantly to the growth and impact of the organization.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Values-driven culture focused on innovation

Opportunities for collaboration with global teams

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA) or equivalent).
• At least 5 years’ post-articles experience with 2-3 years in finance leadership.
• Strong technical foundation from Big 4 training.

Responsibilities

• Build and present business plans and investment cases.
• Manage tax, regulatory requirements, and audit readiness.
• Collaborate with Group Finance and senior leadership.

Skills

IFRS reporting

Internal controls

Statutory compliance

Business planning

Relationship building

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint proficiency

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA(SA) or equivalent)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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Expertise

• We are looking for a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA) or equivalent) with at least 5 years’ post-articles experience, including 2–3 years in a finance leadership capacity—ideally in a high-growth or multinational environment.

You will bring :

• Big 4 training or equivalent technical foundation
• Strong expertise in IFRS reporting, internal controls, and statutory compliance.
• Proven experience building and presenting business plans, investment cases, and partnership proposals.
• Excellent proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to translate complex data into executive-ready insights.
• A structured, analytical mindset and high attention to detail.
• Confidence managing tax, regulatory requirements, and audit readiness.
• The ability to build relationships across departments, working collaboratively with Group Finance and senior leadership

What We Offer

• A mission-driven environment where your work contributes to real impact across South Africa.
• A senior, influential role that shapes the financial direction of a growing, purpose-led fintech.
• An opportunity to collaborate with high-performing, global teams across the continent.
• Competitive compensation, and a values-driven culture rooted in innovation, inclusion, and empowerment.