Senior Finance Professional (Multiple Opportunities)

Hire Resolve.com; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in South Africa is looking for experienced Finance Professionals across multiple disciplines, including Financial Accounting and FP&A. This role is designed for those aiming for senior-level responsibilities and finance leadership. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, as well as relevant qualifications and 5–10+ years of experience in finance roles. Benefits include private health insurance and a pension plan.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Training & Development

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years’ experience in progressively responsible finance roles.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and South African financial regulations.
• Experience with management reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of monthly management accounts.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Financial analysis, variance reporting, and performance insights.

Skills

Financial accounting

Management accounting

Financial planning

Financial analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

CA(SA), CIMA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent

Tools

Advanced Excel

ERP software (SAP, Oracle, Sage, NetSuite)

Job description

We are recruiting experienced Finance Professionals for a range of client opportunities across South Africa . This consolidated role is designed to attract strong candidates from multiple finance disciplines, including Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, FP&A, Commercial Finance, and Financial Control .

This opportunity is ideal for professionals looking to step into senior‑level responsibility and progress toward finance leadership roles .

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities may vary depending on role focus and organisational requirements, and may include :

• Preparation and review of monthly management accounts
• Budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities
• Financial analysis, variance reporting, and performance insights
• Oversight of general ledger, balance sheet reconciliations, and month‑end close
• Supporting commercial and strategic decision‑making
• Ensuring compliance with IFRS and internal financial controls
• Liaising with auditors, tax consultants, and external stakeholders
• Improving financial systems, reporting accuracy, and processes
• Coaching, mentoring, or managing junior finance staff

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• CA(SA), CIMA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent qualification preferred
• 5–10+ years’ experience in progressively responsible finance roles
• Strong understanding of IFRS and South African financial regulations
• Experience with management reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
• Advanced Excel skills; ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, Sage, NetSuite, etc.)
• Strong communication skills and stakeholder engagement ability
• Leadership potential and readiness for senior responsibility

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development