Finance Manager jobs in South Africa

Job listings (Johannesburg area, multiple postings). This description aggregates several CFO roles and related finance leadership opportunities across South Africa. The postings vary by company, location, and requirements. Below are the individual postings extracted and reformatted for clarity while preserving original information.

Location: 2196 Johannesburg, Gauteng
Company: Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd
Posted: 563 days ago

Job Type: Permanent

Overview

Red Ember Recruitment is looking for an Accountant with payroll experience for an international company based in Sandton, Gauteng. Ensure accurate and timely processing/reconciliation of financial transactions for the region in the accounting system according to the Company\'s financial procedures and in compliance with local legislation.

Job Outline

• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• General Ledger
• Payroll

Requirements

• Experience in Finance and Insurance Station Accounting with Payroll, SARS & BBBEE filings expertise
• ERP – Oracle, SAGE expertise
• Knowledge in EMP filings, CoR filing, BBBEE filings

Qualifications

• Degree (Recognised professional accounting qualification to the standard of Chartered Accountant, CPA or similar preferred)
• Min 3 years of professional experience, with 2 years in supervisory capacity
• Knowledge/skills: local laws, MS Office, ERP systems, ability to work independently, teamwork, stakeholder engagement

Benefits: Medical Aid, Pension Fund Contribution, Travel Benefits

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Company: The Recruitment Council
Posted: 4 days ago

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Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Chief Investment Officer to join a leading financial services firm in Sandton, Johannesburg. This pivotal role involves establishing and overseeing investment strategies, managing flagship equity model portfolios, and providing leadership to the investment management and equity research teams. The ideal candidate will have 10-15 years of investment management experience, including 5 years in a senior leadership position. You must also have exposure to both local and global equity portfolio management and a CFA designation is required.

Key Outputs

• Investment strategy, regulatory compliance, risk management, and research
• Investment performance and leadership of teams

Location: 2196 Johannesburg, Gauteng
Company: Outsourced CFO
Posted: 16 days ago

Job Type: Permanent

Overview

Our client, a scale-up SME, is seeking a CFO to report to the CEO and lead all financial aspects of the business, delivering data-driven insights, risk management, and transformation initiatives. This is a full-time temporary position, based in Sandton.

Key Responsibilities: Leadership and Strategy; Financial Planning; Risk Management and Compliance; Transformation and Innovation; Payments and Financial Operations; Compliance; Treasury Management; Financial Reporting and Analysis; Mergers & Acquisitions; Investor Relations and Stakeholder Engagement; Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery.

Requirements

• Qualified CA(SA) or equivalent; strong financial modelling; experience in Fintech/payments; knowledge of IFRS and local regulations
• 10+ years in senior finance leadership; 5+ years in leadership; strong leadership and stakeholder management

Note: Additional sections on investor relations and benefits included in original posting.

Location: Roodepoort, Gauteng
Company: Connecting Africa
Posted: today

Job Type: Permanent

Overview

Seasoned CFO to join leadership, focusing on governance, financial performance, and growth in ICT/technology sectors. Responsibilities include group reporting, budgeting, capital management, investor relations, and a multi-region finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full financial function; governance and strategic alignment
• Board and regulator liaison; budgeting, forecasting, cash flow
• Oversee audits, tax, financing, M&A support
• Develop scalable financial systems and processes; risk management
• Manage procurement, SCM, and stakeholder relationships

Qualifications & Experience

• CA(SA) or equivalent; MBA/CPA/CMA a plus
• 10-12 years in finance; 5+ years in senior leadership
• Experience in ICT/telecom or technology sectors preferred

Remuneration and Benefits

Remuneration not specified in detail; market-related package; fixed-term appointment up to 5 years

Location: Sandton, Gauteng
Company: Network Recruitment
Posted: today

Job Type: Permanent

Overview

Strategic executive role guiding a diversified group in technology and services. Board-level influence, group reporting, regulatory compliance, budgeting, and cash flow planning. Multi-entity experience preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee group reporting and financial controls
• Board and audit committee reporting
• Budgeting, forecasting, cash flow
• Audit processes; external audits

Requirements

• 10+ years post-article experience; 3–5 years in senior management
• IFRS and ERP familiarity; stakeholder reporting; executive leadership

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Company: Various (industry postings)

Posted: today

Job Type: Permanent

Overview

Lead financial strategy, governance, and growth in a regulated gaming/betting environment. Partner with CEO and Board; oversee governance, risk, and compliance; drive M&A and capital strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership, growth planning, M&A due diligence
• Risk management, internal controls, and audit management
• Investor relations and reporting; scalable finance function

Qualifications

• CA(SA) or equivalent; 10+ years in senior finance roles; 5+ years executive
• Experience in iGaming, sports betting, payments or fintech
• Strong leadership, board interaction, and regulatory engagement

Location: Midrand, Gauteng
Company: CETA (Quality not specified)

Posted: today

Job Type: Permanent

Overview

Executive CFO role responsible for financial management, governance, risk, compliance and internal controls. Focus on clean audit outcomes, procurement and SCM compliance, and financial sustainability within PFMA/KPIs framework.

Responsibilities

• Develop finance strategy and performance measures
• Policy adherence and budget monitoring
• Prepare financial statements, monthly/quarterly management accounts
• SCM governance, procurement processes
• Audit coordination with external auditors
• Staff development and transformation

Qualifications & Experience

• CA(SA) with MBA/CPA preferred
• 8+ years in financial management; 5+ in senior finance leadership
• Knowledge of PFMA, King IV, BBBEE; governance

Remuneration and benefits listed per posting; shortlisting via portal only; equal opportunity employer statements included in postings

Location: 1619 Kempton Park, Gauteng
Company: United Exports
Posted: 602 days ago

Job Type: Permanent

Overview

Accounting position processing all financial transactions relating to sales; debtors management; inter-company invoicing; Netsuite integration; audit-ready documentation.

Requirements

• National Diploma in Accounting or Bookkeeping; knowledge of Netsuite; MS Office
• Graduate or 1-3 years experience in junior accounting

Location: Midrand, Gauteng
Company: Sandoz/Big Pharma equivalent posting

Posted: today

Job Type: Permanent

Overview

Senior finance leadership in a multinational pharmaceutical context; focus on governance, risk, and cross-border operations. Notable emphasis on IFRS, taxation and compliance, investor relations, and corporate governance.

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Notes

6-9 postings contain multiple regional postings with varied requirements and qualifications. Some postings include emblems of equal opportunity and job alerts. Several postings reference region-specific restrictions on applicants.

• There is a mix of permanent roles, location details, and varying seniority
• Some postings include explicit regional acceptances or rejections
• One posting mentions a closing or posting date (e.g., 30 October 2025)