Strategic Finance Manager (CA(SA)) – Ops Governance

KingsleyIrons Recruitment Services CC; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

KingsleyIrons Recruitment Services CC is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to lead financial governance, reporting accuracy and internal controls for their division. The role oversees shared services, working capital and audits, guiding a small multidisciplinary finance team on-site in Johannesburg.

The ideal candidate is a CA(SA) with 8+ years post-articles, strong analytical skills, and proven ability to partner with General Managers of Operations to drive cost control and financial performance.

Qualifications

• CA(SA) professional qualification required.
• 8+ years post-articles experience with senior management exposure.
• Strong operational finance background (mining/manufacturing or similar).
• Experience with internal controls, compliance and working capital.
• Ability to partner with operational leaders, especially General Managers.
• Knowledge of IFRS, governance, tax and financial reporting.
• Experience leading small multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial governance, reporting and compliance for the division.
• Oversee shared services: general ledger, accounts payable, intercompany.
• Manage internal controls and governance adherence across functions.
• Review GL reconciliations, including payroll processes.
• Drive working capital optimisation and weekly cash forecasting.
• Partner with operational teams to validate WIP and costing.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and address findings promptly.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Implement system and process improvements across finance operations.
• Manage supplier relationships and regional risk registers.
• Coach, develop and lead a multidisciplinary finance team.
• Support operational decision‑making with financial insight.

Skills

Analytical

Leadership

Communication

Operational finance

Stakeholder management

Education

CA(SA)

Tools

SAP/ERP systems

Job description

KingsleyIrons Recruitment Services CC is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to lead financial governance, reporting accuracy and internal controls for their division. The role oversees shared services, working capital and audits, guiding a small multidisciplinary finance team on-site in Johannesburg.

The ideal candidate is a CA(SA) with 8+ years post-articles, strong analytical skills, and proven ability to partner with General Managers of Operations to drive cost control and financial performance.