Specialist Recruitment Consultant (Finance)

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks a highly specialized Finance Recruitment Consultant to join their established practice. You will manage the full recruitment lifecycle for finance professionals, build strong client relationships, and source top-tier candidates with deep insight into accounting, auditing, and corporate finance.

In this role, you will develop niche finance expertise, drive candidate engagement, conduct thorough interviews, and contribute to the firm's reputation for excellence

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in recruitment with finance/accounting focus.
• Strong understanding of financial services and common finance qualifications.
• Sourcing and engaging niche financial talent.
• Excellent interviewing, assessment and candidate management skills.
• Strong business development and client relationship management abilities.
• Resilient and proactive toward placement targets in Stellenbosch.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for financial and accounting professionals, from junior roles to senior finance leadership.
• Develop expertise in niche finance areas such as audit, tax, corporate finance, or management accounting.
• Source and attract candidates through targeted search, networking, and industry knowledge.
• Conduct thorough interviews and assessments to evaluate skills and culture fit.
• Build and nurture client relationships in the finance sector and understand staffing needs.
• Provide market insights and salary benchmarking for finance roles to clients and candidates.

Skills

Recruitment

Business development

Client relationship management

Interviewing

Networking

Education

CA(SA) / CIMA / ACCA

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished Recruitment Consultancy , is looking for a highly specialized Finance Recruitment Consultant to join their established practice in Stellenbosch . This role demands a deep understanding of the financial services sector, including accounting, auditing, and financial management roles. You will be responsible for sourcing and placing top-tier finance professionals, building lasting relationships with key clients, and contributing to the firm's reputation for excellence. Join a dedicated team in the picturesque Western Cape setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for financial and accounting professionals, from junior roles to senior finance leadership.
• Develop expertise in specific finance niches, such as audit, tax, corporate finance, or management accounting.
• Source and attract high-caliber candidates through targeted search, networking, and leveraging financial industry knowledge.
• Conduct thorough interviews and assessments to evaluate technical skills, experience, and cultural fit within client organizations.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with clients in the finance sector, understanding their unique staffing needs.
• Provide market insights and salary benchmarking for finance roles to clients and candidates.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in recruitment, with a specialization in finance or accounting roles.
• Proven understanding of the financial services industry and common finance qualifications (e.g., CA(SA), CIMA, ACCA).
• Demonstrated ability to source and engage niche financial talent.
• Excellent interviewing, assessment, and candidate management skills.
• Strong business development and client relationship management abilities.
• Resilience and a proactive approach to achieving placement targets in Stellenbosch .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and attractive commission structure.
• Opportunity to become a recognized expert in finance recruitment.
• Work within a collaborative and professional environment in Stellenbosch .
• Access to a strong client base within the financial sector.
• Ongoing professional development and training in recruitment best practices.