Are you a seasoned Finance Manager looking for a high-impact interim or contract role within a dynamic, listed investment firm? We are seeking a hands-on, results-driven finance professional to provide leadership, financial oversight, and strategic guidance to our client’s finance team.
About the Role:
As the Finance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring financial compliance, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency. You will work closely with the Group CFO and oversee a team of accountants.
This role is ideal for a finance professional with extensive experience in financial management, compliance, and reporting, who enjoys working in a fast-paced, high-performing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
✅ Oversee daily financial operations, including investment accounting, banking, invoicing, and ledger maintenance.
✅ Supervise and direct a team of accountants, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.
✅ Prepare and review monthly management reports, financial statements, and tax calculations.
✅ Ensure statutory compliance with IFRS, South African Companies Act, Income Tax Act, and regulatory requirements.
✅ Manage budgeting, forecasting, risk management, and financial planning.
✅ Liaise with external auditors, tax authorities (SARS), and regulatory bodies.
✅ Implement and maintain best-in-class financial policies, systems, and controls.
What We’re Looking For:
✔ Qualified CA(SA) with 6 – 8 years of relevant experience.
✔ Strong technical expertise in financial reporting, IFRS, taxation, and compliance.
✔ Proficiency in SAGE X3, SAGE Intacct, SAGE Evolution, CaseWare, Hyperion, OneStream (or similar systems).
✔ Experience in a group structure environment, preferably within financial services, investments, or related industries.
✔ Excellent leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Why Join?
- Work with a high-caliber leadership team in a listed investment firm.
- Opportunity to make an immediate impact in a strategic finance role.
- Exposure to complex financial structures, investment portfolios, and dynamic challenges.
- Location: Johannesburg (northern suburbs), South Africa
- Duration: 5 – 6 months
Apply now by sending your CV to info@sapientis.co.za for a confidential discussion!