134 Finance Officer jobs in South Africa

Finance Officer required in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga.

The Financial Officer is responsible for the effective financial management of the school, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance with both best practice standards and the legal requirements set out in the South African Schools Act (SASA).

This role requires not only strong technical expertise in finance, but also exceptional leadership to manage the finance department, train and mentor staff, and work closely with the School Governing Body (SGB) and Principal.

Requirements:

• 3–5 Years’ financial management or senior accounting
• Educational or non-profit environment (preferred)
• Tertiary qualification in finance, accounting, or related
• Oversee daily financial operations
• Budgeting and Forecasting
• Financial Reporting
• Compliance and Governance
• Audit and Annual Review
• Bilingual in Afrikaans & English

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About Us: Welcome to Rentoza! We're a South African company that's changing the game in e-commerce. Our subscription service for digital goods and appliances is making access, affordability, and flexibility a reality for our customers. The Role: We are looking for a Finance Officer to assist our finance team in administering accounting operations. You should be familiar with audits, invoices, preparing and filing tax returns and budget preparations. The ideal candidate should demonstrate interest in managing accounting activities such as bank reconciliations, tax submissions, accounts payable and accounts receivable. You should also have excellent organisational skills and be able to handle time-sensitive tasks. Ultimately, you’ll be responsible for assisting the day-to-day management of financial transactions and procedures. Key Role & Responsibilities : Keep accurate records for all daily transactions Assist in the preparation of management accounts and monthly reporting pack Cash flow forecasting and cash flow management Processing and capturing daily gateway transfers Preparing and regularly updating the Cash Budget Prepare and filing tax returns i.e., EMP201 and VAT201 Daily bank reconciliation on Quick Books Online Regularly updating the assets register with additions, disposals and depreciation Required Qualifications and Skills: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics (Minimum requirement) Proven work experience as a Finance Assistant or similar role (2 years+ of experience) Solid knowledge of financial and accounting procedures Experience using financial software (Quick Books will be of benefit) Advanced G Suite and MS Excel skills Knowledge of financial regulations Excellent analytical and numerical skills Sharp time management skills Strong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data Benefits: Friday lunches Monthly socials Medical aid Employee Health and Wellness Assistance Access to cutting edge technology Transport for late shift workers Hybrid (where applicable) Offices: Johannesburg Cape Town Durban If you're passionate about technology and want to work in a fast-paced environment where you can make a real difference, Rentoza is the place for you. Join our team and be part of something truly exciting! Rentoza is an equal opportunity employer whose aim is to promote and achieve equal representation in all levels of all occupational categories. Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will assist the Company in achieving its Employment Equity targets in terms of the Company Employment Equity Plan. By responding to this advertisement, you consent to Rentoza lawfully processing your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 for recruitment purposes and confirm that any personal information has been submitted voluntarily. The company reserves the right not to make an appointment. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview or an appointment and failure to meet the minimum requirements of the post will result in the applicant automatically disqualifying him/herself from consideration. If you don't hear back from us in 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Finance Officer required in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. The Financial Officer is responsible for the effective financial management of the school, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance with both best practice standards and the legal requirements set out in the South African Schools Act (SASA). This role requires not only strong technical expertise in finance, but also exceptional leadership to manage the finance department, train and mentor staff, and work closely with the School Governing Body (SGB) and Principal. Requirements: 3–5 Years’ financial management or senior accounting Educational or non-profit environment (preferred) Tertiary qualification in finance, accounting, or related Oversee daily financial operations Budgeting and Forecasting Financial Reporting Compliance and Governance Audit and Annual Review Bilingual in Afrikaans & English #J-18808-Ljbffr

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer the CFO leads, directs, and controls Swissport’s financial resources to maintain the short and long-term financial health of the region/country.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct all country and local business unit financial functions to ensure they meet the organization’s business objectives and are conducted in accordance with regulations and accounting principles.
• Contribute and participate in strategic planning and decision-making at the senior management level to develop and implement the financial strategy in alignment with the organisation’s business objectives.
• Lead, direct, evaluate, and develop the finance team to ensure the organization's financial strategy is implemented effectively, consistently and according to agreed guidelines.
• Direct the preparation of all financial reports needed including monthly reporting, year-end closing, year-end estimation, budgeting and management financial reports.
• Evaluate acquisitions, investments, capital expenditure etc., to ensure they are financially viable.
• Participate and contribute to negotiations with suppliers, customers and social partners to ensure financial viability.
• Develop and present financial results, deviation analyses and key performance indicators as needed.
• Provide line managers with advice and support on all financial matters.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders (e.g., airport authorities, Banks, Board of Directors).

QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree in Finance (or equivalent)
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Minimum 5 years in a senior finance position and 10 years overall finance experience
• Strong IFRS knowledge and treasury skills

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Strong strategic skills and commercial acumen combined with the ability to motivate teams to deliver high quality standards
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, professional, internal and external work relationships with all stakeholders and interest groups
• Team focused management style that fits into a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Strong oral and written communications and ability to communicate and motivate at all levels
• A sense of urgency and a passion for improving the delivery of services with a commitment to continuous improvement
• Excellent English, both verbal and written
• Professional user of MS Office, ideally experienced with SAP or other ERP systems

Closing Date: 21 May 2025

Swissport as an equal opportunity employer bases its hiring decisions on the business need and the best qualified candidates available and does not discriminate it its employment decision on the basis of any protected category.

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• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

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• Employment type Full-time

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Junior Finance Officer – Nooitgedacht, Johannesburg.

The Finance Officer will assist in core finance operations including bookkeeping, payroll, tax administration, and invoice processing.

This is a junior role with structured training and a clear career path toward senior finance positions.

Salary: R15 000 to R18 000 per month.

Requirements:

• Diploma/Degree in Finance/Accounting (or studying towards one).
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Eagerness to grow into leadership positions.
• Industry-specific knowledge (freight/logistics) advantageous but not required—training provided

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process and maintain accurate bookkeeping records.
• Assist with payroll preparation and processing.
• Support tax compliance and statutory submissions.
• Manage invoice processing and payment runs.

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Junior Finance Officer – Nooitgedacht, Johannesburg. The Finance Officer will assist in core finance operations including bookkeeping, payroll, tax administration, and invoice processing. This is a junior role with structured training and a clear career path toward senior finance positions. Salary: R15 000 to R18 000 per month. Requirements: Diploma/Degree in Finance/Accounting (or studying towards one). Basic knowledge of accounting principles. Good communication and organisational skills. Eagerness to grow into leadership positions. Industry-specific knowledge (freight/logistics) advantageous but not required—training provided Duties and Responsibilities: Process and maintain accurate bookkeeping records. Assist with payroll preparation and processing. Support tax compliance and statutory submissions. Manage invoice processing and payment runs. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer the CFO leads, directs, and controls Swissport’s financial resources to maintain the short and long-term financial health of the region/country. RESPONSIBILITIES Direct all country and local business unit financial functions to ensure they meet the organization’s business objectives and are conducted in accordance with regulations and accounting principles. Contribute and participate in strategic planning and decision-making at the senior management level to develop and implement the financial strategy in alignment with the organisation’s business objectives. Lead, direct, evaluate, and develop the finance team to ensure the organization's financial strategy is implemented effectively, consistently and according to agreed guidelines. Direct the preparation of all financial reports needed including monthly reporting, year-end closing, year-end estimation, budgeting and management financial reports. Evaluate acquisitions, investments, capital expenditure etc., to ensure they are financially viable. Participate and contribute to negotiations with suppliers, customers and social partners to ensure financial viability. Develop and present financial results, deviation analyses and key performance indicators as needed. Provide line managers with advice and support on all financial matters. Establish and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders (e.g., airport authorities, Banks, Board of Directors). QUALIFICATIONS University degree in Finance (or equivalent) Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Minimum 5 years in a senior finance position and 10 years overall finance experience Strong IFRS knowledge and treasury skills REQUIRED SKILLS Strong strategic skills and commercial acumen combined with the ability to motivate teams to deliver high quality standards Ability to establish and maintain positive, professional, internal and external work relationships with all stakeholders and interest groups Team focused management style that fits into a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment Strong oral and written communications and ability to communicate and motivate at all levels A sense of urgency and a passion for improving the delivery of services with a commitment to continuous improvement Excellent English, both verbal and written Professional user of MS Office, ideally experienced with SAP or other ERP systems Closing Date: 21 May 2025 Swissport as an equal opportunity employer bases its hiring decisions on the business need and the best qualified candidates available and does not discriminate it its employment decision on the basis of any protected category. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Finance Industries Airlines and Aviation Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Swissport by 2x Get notified about new Finance Officer jobs in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa . SATIC - Fund Administration Finance Officer Johannesburg Metropolitan Area 1 month ago Junior Regional Finance Officer (Centurion) Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa 5 days ago Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa 1 week ago Krugersdorp, Gauteng, South Africa 2 months ago Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 4 hours ago Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa 6 days ago Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 15 hours ago Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa 1 week ago Johannesburg Metropolitan Area 6 days ago Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 6 days ago Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa 1 month ago Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa 1 week ago Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 1 month ago Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 1 week ago City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 1 day ago City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 8 hours ago Chief Financial Officer at STS Investment Holdings Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa 3 weeks ago Johannesburg Metropolitan Area 6 days ago City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 10 hours ago Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 1 day ago Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa 12 hours ago Roodepoort, Gauteng, South Africa 12 hours ago Money Laundering Reporting Officer - South Africa Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 1 week ago Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa 1 day ago Johannesburg Metropolitan Area 4 hours ago Assistant Finance and Administration Manager Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 8 months ago Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 1 day ago Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 1 day ago Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 1 week ago Senior Credit Manager - Commercial Property Finance Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 10 months ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Senior Finance Officer, Financial Analytics

Date Posted: 08/20/2025
Req ID: 44889
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Office of Budget, Planning and Finance
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

About us:

The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.


Your opportunity:

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Finance and Business Planning, the Senior Financial Officer, Financial Analytics plays a critical role in developing and managing complex, multi-resource strategic plans across the Faculty. This includes planning for faculty-wide costs such as space, leases, capital projects, teaching, and operations, as well as supporting existing academic units, new programs, and strategic initiatives—all within the framework of the Faculty of Arts & Sciences budget model.

Key responsibilities include leading the preparation of detailed financial and organizational plans to support senior leadership decision-making; conducting faculty-wide budget reviews and generating complex statistical analyses and user data; Providing ad hoc budget planning support to academic units to strengthen their business operations; overseeing staffresponsible for financial management of faculty-wide accounts, including planning, forecasting, and monitoring; ensuring effective implementation of budgets in alignment with divisional financial frameworks.

The incumbent will regularly engage with senior leadership, department chairs, and directors, offering guidance and mentorship to financial managers across the Faculty. This includes training on budget implementation, new initiatives, and operational best practices. To succeed in this role, the Senior Financial Officer must stay current with institutional policies, procedures, collective agreements, and relevant legislative requirements.


Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing the financial management of budgets that include strategic planning, analysis and forecasting beyond a department level
• Forecasting and planning financial activities incorporating budgets with multiple sources of revenue and/or recoveries
• Advising staff on accounting practices and University financial policies and procedures
• Planning and overseeing short and long range activities that support financial administration
• Analyzing financial trends and preparing analytical reports and forecasts for management decision making
• Analyzing complex statistical reports and/or financial information for management decision-making
• Keeping well-informed on changes to policies, procedures, collective agreements, and applicable legislated requirements
• Serving as an expert resource to a group of professionals in the speciality

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business Administration, or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience. Completion of a recognized professional program (e.g. CPA) is preferred
• Minimum five (5) years of administrative and financial management experience, preferably in a university/higher education setting, with an emphasis on accounting and auditing.
• Experience in finance modeling, budget control, forecasting and the preparation of financial reports and analysis.
• Experience conducting financial trend analysis and proposing effective strategies.
• Experience with financial and procurement policies and procedures of the University of Toronto and their application.
• Demonstrated experience and full knowledge of general accounting principles, collective agreements or other related financial policies and procedures.
• Experience with preparing and analyzing complex budgets and forecasts.
• Demonstrated experience with financial reporting, payroll, purchasing and lease agreements, and internal control principles.
• Experience with University budget, financial and administrative policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Completion of or advanced standing in a recognized professional program (e.g. CPA) is preferred.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office 365 (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, SharePoint, Teams).
• Good working knowledge of and proficient skills in data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau).
• Expert knowledge of the University's Financial Information System (FIS), Human Resources Information System (HRIS), and Research Information System (RIS) and/or other related financial systems.
• Demonstrated high level of initiative and ability to organize and communicate statistical and financial information to non-financial staff and faculty at all levels.
• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, organizational, analytical, leadership and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities, multi-task, and have excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Assets (Nonessential):

• Financial and administrative experience with the Faculty of Arts and Science.

To be successful in this role you will be:

Closing Date: 09/02/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type : Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 17 -- $109,761. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $140,365. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Finance/Budget/Planning/Audit

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building aculture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectivelyaddress and serve the interests of our global community. Westrongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples,Black and racialized persons, women, persons withdisabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment toequity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverseperspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential tostrengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see .

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please .

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Compile audit files and ensure compliance reporting.
Assist in back-office operations when necessary for coverage.

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