83 Finance Director jobs in Johannesburg

Are you ready to step into a pivotal Finance Director role where your expertise can make a significant impact? This role offers an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned professional to drive business performance, enhance operational efficiencies, and contribute to the growth strategy of an expanding technology organization.

• Leadership and Operational Efficiency: Provide strategic leadership to the finance team. Drive operational efficiencies to maximize margins in alignment with growth strategy.
• Financial Reporting and Management: Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for all entities within the sector. This includes budgeting, forecasting, month-end reporting, consolidation, and year-end processes, adhering to best practices applicable to the ICT sector.
• Business Performance and Growth: Collaborate with operational management to drive growth initiatives, both organic and acquisitive. Utilize financial insights to support decision-making, quantify margin enhancement projects, and evaluate risk and opportunities effectively.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements, including IFRS standards, tax planning, and structuring. Implement and maintain robust risk governance processes, internal controls, and financial reporting systems to mitigate risks and ensure alignment with group standards.
• Strategic Partnerships and Stakeholder Management: Foster strong relationships with stakeholders, including joint venture partners, minority shareholders, and regulatory authorities. Actively participate in board meetings, providing comprehensive financial insights and support to drive strategic execution.

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; 8+ years experience, in energy advantageous; CA(SA).

1,700,000 - 1,900,000

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Are you ready to steer the financial helm of a global powerhouse?
A trailblazer in engineering excellence and innovation is seeking a visionary Finance Director to join their elite team.

As Finance Director, you'll wield your expertise to navigate the financial landscape of one of the world's most dynamic and forward-thinking companies. From driving strategic financial planning to optimizing operational performance, you'll be at the forefront of shaping their financial future. You will also be responsible for managing and controlling day-to-day transactional accounting systems, processes, and procedures in compliance with international financial reporting standards (IFRS) and statutory regulations, ensuring that all journal entries are checked, processed, and reconciled on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. But this role isn't just about numbers—it's about revolutionizing industries, pioneering sustainability, and leaving a lasting impact on the world.

If you're a seasoned finance leader with a passion for driving change and a desire to be part of something truly extraordinary, then seize this opportunity to elevate your career. Join our client in shaping the future of engineering excellence and leave your mark on the world. Apply now and let's embark on this exhilarating journey together.

1. Ensuring the development, implementation, and oversight of professional financial management and accounting policies and systems to align with strategic objectives and comply with international financial reporting standards (IFRS) and statutory regulations.
2. Supervising the management and control of the assets register to ensure accurate accounting for the value of all current, fixed, and intangible assets.
3. Calculate and post general provisions.
4. Perform impairment tests on both intangible and tangible assets within fixed asset accounting.
5. Maintain the Finance and Controlling manual.
6. Conduct period-end closing procedures.
7. Prepare and submit period-end financial and tax reports.
8. Conduct periodic internal audits, focusing on inventory management.
9. Oversee the management and control of the assets register, ensuring accurate accounting for all current, fixed, and intangible assets, including cash, stock, inventories, property rights, buildings, and equipment.
10. Establish and monitor compliance reporting structures, policies, and controls to ensure adherence to IAS, IFRS, and statutory and regulatory requirements.
11. Administer IT requirements and processes.
12. Plan, implement, and coordinate security activities.
13. Recruit, supervise, develop, and retain a skilled finance team and office support team.

1. Matric
2. BCom Accounting
3. CTA
4. CA(SA) or CIMA qualified

1. Completed SAICA articles.
2. 8/10 years working experience.
3. 3 years as a financial manager, preferably in an engineering environment.
4. Experience in Navision.

1. Analytical skills.
2. Good at probing facts, challenges, and assumptions.
3. Observant and detail-oriented.
4. Critical problem-solving skills.
5. Numerical ability.
6. Methodical, organized, precise, and accurate.

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles/positions.

For more information contact:
Kate Scheepers
Recruitment Consultant: Finance

Reference: JHB -VM-1

A well-established engineering company requires a Finance Director to contribute to the team.

1. To plan, direct, manage and develop all aspects relating to financial planning, control and reporting within the company to ensure the long-term financial viability of these investments in terms of group financial goals.
2. To maintain financial control over all company assets and liabilities in accordance with legal requirements, group policy and generally accepted accounting practice (GAAP/IFRS).
3. To ensure the continuous improvement in the finance function and ensure a consistent approach to all financial issues within the group to support other departments in financial issues on the Wadeville site.
4. BCom / CA / CMA / Articles / Green Belt or Black Belt or Master Black belt will also be advantageous.
5. At least 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing / technical environment.
6. Computer Literate – MS Office, Excel, Syspro, Vena (an advantage).
7. 5+ years commodity risk hedging experience.
8. To have no major findings on the audit report.
9. To submit monthly/yearly financial information to the company by the deadlines specified.
10. To have a 90% favourable response from other departments in terms of providing financial information.

Monthly plus Basic salary, medical aid, provident fund, performance bonus.

We have an amazing opportunity for a Financial Director at a leading Financial Services company based in Edenvale, Johannesburg !

The main purpose of this role is:

- To lead the business and its development through collaboration with the Executive Team, Board of Directors, and Finance team. The role involves directing, adding value, and enabling business decisions through strong leadership, strategic thinking, and attention to detail. It requires in-depth knowledge of South African financial and compliance regulations.

We require a candidate with:

· CA(SA) with at least 10 years’ post-articles experience , preferably across multiple industries including financial services.

· Experience in financial risk management in the insurance sector.

· Strong operational finance and people management experience.

· Excellent knowledge of IFRS, governance, and internal controls.

· Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

· High-level proficiency in MS Office.

· Experience in the motor or insurance industry advantageous

Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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Goldman Tech Resourcing, TA Stand-Out Staffing, is one of South Africa’s most agile recruitment companies that focus on placing professionals and skilled people in contract and permanent employment.

Our mission is to be the most respected Recruitment Company within the IT, Finance and Mining Sectors by:

• Providing our clients with any number of quality candidates with the right technical skills and experience for a particular position.
• Providing the candidates we choose to work with a number of attractive career opportunities in a short space of time.
• Focusing on niche segments of market and knowing these segments intimately.

• Develop and implement the overall financial strategy aligned with the business vision.
• Oversee all financial operations, including reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management.
• Drive profitability and cost optimisation across all business units.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements.
• Support strategic growth initiatives, including potential investments, partnerships, and acquisitions.
• Provide insights and guidance to the executive team and Board on financial performance and opportunities.
• Lead and mentor the finance team, building capability and driving a culture of excellence.

• CA(SA) qualification essential.
• 10+ years progressive financial leadership experience, with at least 5 years at an executive level.
• Exposure to fast-paced, high-growth industries advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of corporate finance, M&A, and capital structuring.
• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement and executive decision-making.

• Lead the development and execution of the financial strategy aligned with business goals.
• Oversee financial management, reporting, forecasting, and budgeting in compliance with IFRS and local regulations.
• Manage internal controls, governance, risk, and audit processes.
• Provide strategic insights to support growth initiatives, acquisitions, and business decisions.
• Mentor and develop the finance team, fostering a high-performance culture.

• Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) with at least 10 years post-articles experience in senior finance leadership .
• Proven expertise in financial strategy, reporting, compliance, and risk management.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.
• Automotive Industry experience is needed.