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FINANCE MANAGER

We are seeking a dynamic Finance Manager to join our team. This role is critical in overseeing our finance, Kronos and Property functions. As a key player in our leadership team, you'''ll ensure our financial health, support our strategic goals, and contribute to our overall business success. This position offers a clear pathway to senior leadership within the company or group.

Job Purpose/Tasks :

• Financial Leadership: Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and compliance.
• Team Management: Lead and mentor teams across finance, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Strategic Planning: Partner with senior management to develop and execute financial strategies that align with our business objectives.
• Operational Excellence: Ensure robust financial controls and processes are in place and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to support business activities and promote organisational effectiveness.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate financial insights and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Pricing Reviews: Conduct regular pricing reviews to ensure competitive and profitable pricing strategies.
• Internal Valuations: Perform internal valuations of the group to support strategic decision-making.
• Financial Analysis: Analyse financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Risk Management: Develop and implement risk management strategies to safeguard the companys assets and financial stability.
• Working hours: Monday to Friday 7am 7pm, and alternate Saturday 7am 12pm.
• Salary: Market related.

Skills and Competencies

• A high level of numeracy.
• Effective business acumen.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication skills.
• Leadership skills and organisational skills.

Desired Experience & Qualifications

• Education: Finance related degree, CA(SA), CGMA, CFA Qualified
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in a finance role.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in financial management, including accounting, reporting, and financial analysis.
• Execution Focus: Proven ability to deliver results in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• People Skills: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a talent for team leadership and stakeholder management.

Finance Manager
Join a leading facilities management firm supporting construction and property projects across the UK.
Remote (South Africa) | UK Hours (8am5pm) | R35,000R42,000 per month | Permanent, Full-time

About Our Client
Our client is a well-established B2B facilities management company operating within the construction and property sector. They deliver comprehensive services to commercial and residential clients across the UK, with a focus on reliability, innovation, and operational excellence. This is a forward-thinking business that values accountability, precision, and proactive problem-solving within its finance function.

The Role: Finance Manager
This is a hands-on Finance Manager role, ideal for a qualified, detail-oriented professional who thrives in an autonomous environment. You'll oversee all core finance operations from bookkeeping and credit control to management reporting and budgeting. Working closely with senior management, you'll play a key part in ensuring the financial accuracy, compliance, and efficiency that underpin the company's continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records, invoices, receipts, and bills

• Issue sales invoices and AFP applications for payment, managing client queries

• Oversee credit control, including tracking, collections, and payments

• Perform reconciliations of bank accounts, invoice finance ledgers, and internal records

• Prepare and schedule payment files for bank payments

• Manage HMRC submissions including VAT, PAYE, and CIS, ensuring all matched in Xero

• Operate and reconcile invoice finance facilities

• Manage company expenses, ensuring adherence to budgets

• Process sole trader CIS bills biweekly based on timesheets

• Set up and manage supplier credit accounts

• Post and update manual journals

• Prepare company accounts for annual audits and year-end reporting

• Create budgets and manage the budgeting process

• Analyse cost centres and produce profit/loss reports and activity summaries

• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports

• Update pricing and contract matrices, issuing SLA documentation

• Manage the finance inbox and support communication with internal and external stakeholders

About You

• Minimum 5 years experience in accounting or finance within the construction industry

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business (CIMA, ACA, or AAT qualification preferred)

• Proficient in Xero and Hubdoc (essential)

• Strong Excel skills for reporting and analysis

• Experience with Pleo software advantageous

• Thorough understanding of UK accounting standards and practices

• Highly detail-oriented, analytical, and self-sufficient

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proactive and willing to take ownership of the entire finance function

• Must have own IT equipment and be comfortable working independently in a remote setup

Finance Manager

Shape the financial future of a fast-growing global beauty brand
Cape Town (Remote, with possible future office attendance) | R48 000 R60 000 per month

About Our Client
Our client is an innovative, high-growth beauty brand redefining the industry with cutting-edge products and an expanding global presence. With a strong digital-first model and an ambitious vision, the business is building the foundations for its next stage of international expansion. This is a place where entrepreneurial spirit, creativity, and impact go hand in hand.

The Role: Finance Manager
This is more than a finance role its an opportunity to take ownership of financial operations and become a trusted strategic partner to the leadership team. Reporting directly to the Founder & CEO and Global GM, you'll oversee daily financial management, drive insightful reporting, and help shape the company's commercial strategy. With modern systems already in place (Xero, A2X, Shopify), you'll be empowered to build robust processes while influencing strategic growth decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• 5+ years finance experience with a recognised qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).

• Manage day-to-day finance operations, ensuring robust systems and controls.

• Oversee the accounts inbox and maintain Xero with A2X and Shopify integrations.

• Draft and execute supplier payment runs; reconcile supplier statements.

• Drive the month-end close, preparing workbooks, databooks, and WeDo reporting.

• Deliver weekly cash flow forecasts with real-time actuals.

• Produce detailed performance reports and insights for leadership.

• Support budgeting and forecasting to guide strategic decision-making.

• Collaborate directly with senior leadership, contributing in weekly finance/strategy meetings.

• Partner with bookkeeping agencies while maintaining ownership of financial outcomes.

About You

• Qualified finance professional (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) essential.

• Proven experience in e-commerce and omni-channel environments non-negotiable.

• Hands-on, proactive, and able to work with minimal guidance.

• Commercially minded with the ability to influence strategic decisions.

• Passion for the beauty or fashion sector experience preferred, passion essential.

• Confident and collaborative, able to challenge and contribute ideas at leadership level.

• Resilient, adaptable, and committed to growing with a scaling business.

Lead Finance for a Business Like No Other

If you're ready to take your financial career somewhere truly extraordinary, this one's for you. Join a pioneering logistics and expeditions group operating in the world's most remote and remarkable location .

Who We Are

We're a globally respected provider of specialist logistics and expedition services to Antarctica. With a strong focus on safety, science, and sustainability, we support groundbreaking research and responsible tourism at the end of the Earth.

About the Role

As Financial Manager, you'll lead the Finance & Administration team through a critical succession phase and into the next chapter. You'll work closely with the outgoing Financial Controller during their final season, ensuring a smooth handover before taking full ownership of finance and admin operations. This is your chance to shape the financial future of a business where precision and purpose are everything.

What You'll Be Doing

• Oversee the finance and admin function
• Drive financial planning, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with tax, audit, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain strong financial controls and risk management frameworks.
• Provide commercial insights and strategic financial support to leadership.
• Lead HR and administrative operations, ensuring legal and policy compliance.

What We're Looking For

• CA(SA), CIMA, or SAIPA qualification strongly preferred.
• 2–5 years of experience in a senior finance role, with team management.

What's In It for You

• Be part of a purpose-driven business operating in a globally unique environment.
• Learn directly from the outgoing finance lead during a structured succession.
• Enjoy the impact and visibility of a key leadership role.

If you don't hear back from us within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful. But stay in touch — follow us online and keep an eye out for future opportunities.

Job Overview

Business Segment: Personal & Private Banking

Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, 30 Baker Street

Job Type: Full-time

Job Ref ID: A-0001

Date Posted: 9/18/2025

Job Description

To provide consolidated Reporting and Planning management information, financial reporting and detailed analysis and insights for Personal and Private Banking (PPBSA). Deliver value management insights and analysis, including appropriate performance management measures, which drives business strategic objectives across Planning and Reporting.

Qualifications

Degree in Business Commerce, Finance and Accounting

CA / CIMA qualification advantageous

Experience

Finance Business Partnering

Finance & Value Management

5-7 years experience in a financial or management accounting role.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

Articulating Information

Challenging Ideas

Conveying Self-Confidence

Convincing People

Embracing Change

Establishing Rapport

Generating Ideas

Interacting with People

Making Decisions

Producing Output

Resolving Conflict

Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

Financial Accounting

Financial Analysis

Financial and Accounting Control

Financial Management (Financial)

Interpreting Financial Statements

Management Accounting

Planning, Forecasting and Budgeting

Preparing Financial Statements

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JOB TITLE:

Finance Manager

LOCATION:

Hybrid/Remote (Stellenbosch)

ABOUT HYPERCLEAR TECHNOLOGIES:

Hyperclear Technologies is a division of Hyperclear Global Investments, a technology investment holding company headquartered in Mauritius with regional offices in South Africa, Uruguay, and the United Kingdom.

At Hyperclear Technologies, our portfolio of industry-leading technology companies provides clients with a complementary suite of products and services to increase performance through optimisation. We operate at the forefront of innovation, offering solutions that span cyber security, cloud infrastructure, business intelligence, robotic and business process automation, credit analytics, and more.

Why Join Us?

Joining Hyperclear Technologies gives you the unique opportunity to work across a range of exciting and diverse brands in the technology space, including:

• Cyberlogic
  : A managed solutions provider specialising in cyber security, cloud, infrastructure, and business intelligence.
• Flokzu
  : A no-code business process management platform that allows users to automate complex business processes with a simple drag-and-drop interface, serving customers in 70 countries worldwide.
• Cogent
  : A tech company operating under the banner of hyper-automation is recognised as the only pure-play hyper-automation company in the EMEA region. Cogent partners with Blue Prism, a leader in Connected Robotic Process Automation.
• Principa
  : A consulting and analytics business with innovative financial services products designed to foster financial inclusion and access to credit in emerging markets through custom-built decisioning technology.
• Scriptex:
  A bespoke solutions development house with nearly a decade of experience rapidly delivering native-cloud software solutions.

Hyperclear Technologies provides a dynamic, forward-thinking environment where you can broaden your horizons and engage with cutting-edge technologies and leading industry thinkers. Our team members are integral to enabling our vision of unlocking human potential through technology, making a tangible impact on businesses and communities worldwide.

By joining Hyperclear Technologies, you are not just joining a company; you are becoming a key player in a growing stable of brands dedicated to innovation, excellence, and making a difference.

Explore the possibilities with us and help drive the future of technology.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The purpose of this role is to lead Finance activities and to oversee and
manage financial
performance and resources to ensure financial stability, efficiency, and profitability. This position will play a crucial role in helping business units achieve their financial goals and objectives. This includes providing specialist accounting and financial support services to group companies forming part of the Hyperclear Technology group.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Management:

• Creating and implementing financial plans that align with the organisation's strategic objectives.
• Identify financial risks, such as market fluctuations, credit risks, and liquidity issues, and develop risk management strategies to mitigate these risks.
• Cash flow forecasting and planning. Ensure that we maintain adequate cash flow to meet our operational needs. This includes managing cash reserves, monitoring cash inflows and outflows, and optimise working capital.
• Control costs and improve cost efficiency. Involve identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Compliance. Ensuring that companies comply with financial regulations, accounting standards, tax laws and BEE requirements. Stay up to date with regulatory changes and ensure the organisation's financial practices are in line with these requirements.
• Stakeholder Communication. Interact with various stakeholders, including investors, creditors, auditors, and regulatory agencies, to provide transparency and maintain trust.

Role Functions:

• Monthly Management Accounts and Business Unit reporting
• Full responsibility of annual external audits & secretarial function
• Taxation and BBBEE Compliance
• Evaluate investment opportunities and provide data-driven insights to support decision-making.

Personal Development:

• Continuously grow as per company Values.
• Communication (Written and Verbal) meets company Standards.
• Meets Development targets as set out in Growth Plan.
• Drives and takes ownership of own Personal Growth.
• Willingness to empower yourself to enable career growth.
• Passionate about technology and finding better ways of delivering.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Qualifications:

• Relevant Tertiary Financial Qualification (Bachelor of Commerce Degree + Hons).
• Relevant Professional Qualification (CIMA/CA(SA)).

Experience:

• Minimum 6 years of working experience in finance, auditing or accounting environment.

BEHAVIOURAL AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES / SKILLS:

Behavioral Competencies / Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Great time management skills and ability to multitask and reprioritize at short notice.
• Team player with the ability to operate cross-functionally.
• Pro-active action orientated.

Technical Competencies / Skills

• Understanding of financial reporting, cash management, audit, and compliance.
• Advanced MS Office skills (Fully competent in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Advanced Xero Skills or similar Accounting System.
• Experience in integration/automation solutions.

Should you work from home, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have uninterrupted internet connectivity and a 'work-like' environment at your home location to deliver your best in terms of performance and productivity.

To manage the Finance, Accounting and Reporting aspects of ACWA Power businesses and corporate office. The successful candidate will be based in Johannesburg and report to the Executive Finance Manager. Will also be required to work with a culturally diversified team based in Johannesburg and travel between Northern Cape, Dubai and Riyadh and may require frequent travel within Southern Africa.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and train a culturally diversified accounting team.
• Design and implement the preparation and review process of financial statements both under IFRS (Rand) including identifying and implementing 'stop gap' financial accounting and reporting system.
• Design and implement best practice accounting systems and processes including closing check lists and closing processes, chart of accounts, time sheets, financial policy manual, monthly flash reporting and analysis (i.e. no surprise reporting), representation letters, intercompany transaction, disclosure checklists, accounting assessment of contracts etc.
• Preparation and review of daily, weekly and monthly cash reports.
• Maintain and monitor company bank accounts to ensure funds are available as needed
• Effective and timely communication with group companies for all intercompany transactions and ensure timely reconciliation.
• Review invoices to group companies and third parties for services provided and monitor recovery and collection.
• Ensure correct, consistent and timely submission by finance team and by subsidiaries to JVA partners, tax authorities, external auditors etc.
• Provide in-depth controller services effectively safeguarding company assets by taking ownership of processes and procedures, updating these and developing and documenting new ones.
• Provide technical accounting assistance to teams at (on standards such as leasing, contracts, derivatives, deferred taxes, accounting for FX, transfer pricing etc) subsidiaries as well as business development deals including preparation of accounting whitepapers for accounting issues, maintaining database for technical accounting issues and contract assessments etc.
• Liaise with external and internal auditors, handle and supervise the annual audit and quarterly review of financial statements of the group of companies and the Company. This includes follow-up, discussion and conclusion of audit issues at corporate as well as at the project company's level.
• Provide training to subsidiary controllers of new accounting developments
• Enter into service agreements with all subsidiaries and charge back hours provided by team to subsidiaries through implementation of corporate wide time sheet system.
• Responsible for assisting financial integration teams for new businesses.
• Take ownership of external audit process and implementation of recommendations by internal and external auditors.
• Identify and automate time-consuming activities i.e. bank reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cheque payments etc.
• Group accounting activities (including payments, invoices, bookkeeping, etc.).
• Design and implement the preparation and review process of financial statements.

Knowledge and Skills

• In depth understanding and up to date with current IFRS as part of his/her work (IFRS experience is mandatory) - a strong understanding of IFRS.
• Practical experience of applying and documenting IFRS positions, with a focus on complex accounting standards (e.g. leasing, deferred taxes, contracts, derivatives, accounting for FX, transfer pricing etc.).
• Management of audits of groups/corporations.
• Knowledge and experience of South Africa tax is mandatory.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, presentation, communication and decision-making skills.
• Strong value principles - honesty, integrity and commitment.
• Positive attitude, open communication style and self-motivated personality.
• Able to work independently and in a challenging environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Be able to work closely with other teams and drive high quality processes and controls throughout the organization with an emphasis on added value and continued efficiency driven improvement

Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration with Accounting as a major. ACCA, CIMA and CA(SA).
• Chartered Accountant or any equivalent qualification with at least 5-10 years of work experience
• Knowledgeable in Applicable accounting laws, Tax laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Sound Knowledge of Microsoft Office & Other IT Applications.

Location: Onsite – Morningside, Sandton, 2057

Experience: 2+ years post-qualification

We're looking for a Financial Manager to join a growing small firm environment where you'll play a hands-on role across finance and operations. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced industries and enjoys making a direct impact.

What you'll bring:

• 2+ years post-qualification experience (CA(SA) or equivalent).

• Strong background in Retail, FMCG, or Manufacturing.

• Experience in small firm environments (comfortable wearing multiple hats).

• Solid technical knowledge with the ability to partner closely with management.

What you'll do:

• Oversee the full finance function, including reporting, compliance, and controls.

• Manage budgets, forecasts, and cash flow.

• Provide insights and support decision-making for growth and operational efficiency.

• Lead and develop small finance teams while being hands-on where needed.

Why join?

• Entrepreneurial, small-firm culture with room to grow and add value.

• Onsite in Sandton – collaborate directly with decision-makers.

If you're a self-starter with a passion for driving financial excellence in high-energy environments, we'd love to hear from you

Apply now via LinkedIn or send your CV to using the subject "Jhb FM Onsite Role".