Specialist Finance Recruiter

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Specialist Finance Recruiter to lead the full recruitment cycle for finance and accounting roles in Upington, Northern Cape. You will source, screen, and place top-tier professionals, building strong relationships with clients and candidates.

The ideal candidate has at least 4 years in finance-focused recruitment, solid ATS experience, and excellent negotiation skills. A hybrid work setup and regional market awareness are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
• A minimum of 4 years of recruitment experience, with focus on finance and accounting placements.
• Proven track record recruiting for accountants, auditors, financial analysts, and controllers.
• Strong understanding of financial principles and accounting terminology.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency with ATS and sourcing tools.
• Ability to build rapport with finance professionals and clients.
• Familiarity with Upington, Northern Cape regional market is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment cycle for finance and accounting roles from briefing to placement.
• Develop targeted sourcing strategies to attract finance professionals.
• Screen and interview candidates for financial acumen and cultural fit.
• Build relationships with finance leaders, HR managers, and candidates.
• Provide market insights, salary benchmarking, and talent trends.
• Negotiate offers and facilitate onboarding for placed candidates.
• Ensure ethical recruitment practices and confidentiality.
• Utilize recruitment databases and finance-specific job boards.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration/HR

4+ years recruitment experience in finance

Tools

ATS experience

Sourcing tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished recruitment consultancy known for its expertise in specialized sectors, is seeking a skilled and motivated Specialist Finance Recruiter to join their team in Upington, Northern Cape . This role is integral to identifying and securing top-tier financial talent, including accountants, auditors, financial analysts, and controllers, for a diverse range of clients across various industries. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of the finance and accounting landscape, exceptional sourcing capabilities, and a proven ability to build lasting relationships. You will manage the complete recruitment lifecycle, acting as a trusted advisor to both clients and candidates. This is a compelling opportunity to develop your career in a specialized recruitment niche within a region experiencing diverse economic activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment cycle for finance and accounting roles, from initial client briefing to successful candidate placement.
• Develop and implement targeted sourcing strategies to identify and attract highly skilled finance professionals.
• Conduct thorough screening and interviewing processes to assess candidates' financial acumen, technical skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with finance leaders, HR managers, and candidates.
• Provide valuable market insights, salary benchmarking, and advice on finance talent trends.
• Negotiate offers of employment and facilitate a smooth onboarding process for placed candidates.
• Ensure adherence to ethical recruitment practices and maintain high standards of confidentiality.
• Utilize recruitment databases, professional networks, and finance-specific job boards for candidate engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in recruitment, with a demonstrable focus on finance and accounting placements.
• Proven track record of successfully recruiting for roles such as Accountants, Auditors, Financial Analysts, and Controllers.
• Strong understanding of financial principles, accounting standards, and common finance terminology.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and various sourcing tools.
• Ability to build rapport and credibility with finance professionals and corporate clients.
• Familiarity with the business and financial sector in the Upington, Northern Cape region is an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Opportunities for professional development and specialization within finance recruitment.
• Exposure to a diverse range of clients and challenging financial recruitment projects.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Contribution to medical aid and retirement fund benefits.