63 Finance Operations jobs in South Africa

Specialist: Finance Operations

Fintech is entering a new phase where operational and commercial excellence has become critical for success. We at MTN believe this is a game changer in terms of our business strategy. We are looking at an incumbent to join us as we build a successful business together.

As part of your portfolio as
Specialist: Finance Operations
, you will be.:

• Ensure that the Accounts Payables operates efficiently and effectively
• Manage invoice processing and payments to suppliers, processing petty cash payments and travel expenses in accordance with company policies, procedures and contractual obligations
• Attend to the day-to-day financial recording for Group Fintech
• Provide accounting support in line with the company policies, procedures & timelines.
• Maintain appropriate financial reporting systems
• Implement and maintain appropriate financial reporting systems
• Support in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial results

The incumbent
must have
the following:

• 3-year Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Accounting or Business Management
• Post-graduate degree (Accounting or Business Management (preferred) and/or equivalent job-related experience
• 2 - 3 years of experience in finance Operations / Accounting environment
• Minimum of 1 -2 years' experience in an area of specialisation, ideally at a junior specialist level within the financial sector or business management field
• Experience working in a medium to large organisation
• Experience working across global locations/ regions and have a grasp of political, social, infrastructure and integrity challenges

Ready to make and drive the change with us? Apply now

Closing date: 15 October 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.

Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks of closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Financial Operations Manager – Cape Town

An innovative and rapidly scaling international organisation within the agricultural science and technology sector is seeking a
Financial Operations Manager
to join their Cape Town team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a recently qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) who is eager to gain international exposure, take ownership of finance operations across multiple jurisdictions, and grow with a forward-thinking business.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day transactional finance operations across the group.
• Review and process supplier invoices, employee expense claims, and company card transactions in line with compliance requirements.
• Manage payments, reconciliations, and aged payables.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and ensure accurate intercompany loan account reconciliations.
• Prepare daily cash balance reports, track inflows/outflows, and produce monthly cash burn reporting.
• Manage banking profiles and maintain relationships with banking partners.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and suppliers to resolve finance queries.
• Drive process improvements to strengthen controls and enhance efficiency.

Requirements

• Recently qualified
  CA(SA)
  with 1–2 years' post-articles experience, ideally within an industry environment and across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong working knowledge of
  Xero
  accounting software.
• Proficiency in
  Excel
  and/or Google Sheets (Google Suite experience advantageous).
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and time management.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• High energy, adaptable, and eager to learn.
• Fluency in English (Spanish/Arabic would be an advantage).

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a global, award-winning organisation making a positive impact on sustainability and food security.
• International exposure across multiple entities.
• A collaborative and innovative culture where new ideas are valued.
• Cape Town–based role, with 3–4 days in office per week.

If you're a newly qualified CA(SA) looking to take the next step in your career and gain hands-on international finance experience, we'd love to hear from you.

The role aims to be recognized as trusted advisors to the business. This role supports their finance leader to develop their finance team and enables them to Thrive. The role communicates with impact to all stakeholders, ensures a robust control and compliance environment and is aware of the EMEA finance management company value proposition, which is attractive to existing and new owners. The role partners with our business to maximize profit for our shareholders and owners and supports the finance leader to innovate and to deliver an industry leading efficient finance organization.

What will I be doing?
The Finance Operations Manager is accountable for the hotel in respect of understanding and driving financial performance and is responsible to perform all finance activities within the policy, regulatory and contractual framework.

The role will business partner with the General Manager and has accountability for developing excellent working relationships across a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including within Hotel Finance, Commercial, IT, Procurement, Human Resources, Operations, Shared Service Centers (where applicable), Owners and Asset Managers as well as Regional Operations Finance. The Finance Operations Manager works closely with all Business Partners to develop best-in-class hotel Finance teams, including participation in all relevant Finance development programs.

You will be and remain familiar with the management agreement for the Hotel and implement processes and procedures to ensure the Hotel is operated in compliance with the management agreement, reporting issues of non-compliance to your supervising manager.

What are we looking for?

• Ability to analyze large volume of complex financial information from many sources and create reports, forecasts, and projections
• Strong problem solving skills, including the ability to effectively address any issue in collaboration with others as appropriate
• Ability to proactively identify and prevent potential problems
• Ability to help develop problem solving skills among direct reports and other team members as appropriate
• Ability to take initiative to identify, prioritize and implement all elements required for team to fulfill responsibilities
• Ability to manage and develop staff
• Detail oriented and organized
• Ability to develop presentations and effectively present to all levels of company, hotels & owners
• Strong communication and negotiation skills (all levels of management and external customers)
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word and Outlook with the ability to quickly learn new programs when required

Additional requirements:

• University degree in Accounting or Finance

What will it be like to work for Hilton?
Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision "to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all

Work Locations
Hampton by Hilton Sandton Grayston

Schedule
Full-time

Brand
Hampton by Hilton

Job
Finance

LiquidCapital Division is a world leader in its field of specialisation offering a variety of financial products for motor vehicles. LiquidCapital Division aims to creatively solve problems and add value to people by ensuring Mobility for Good.

LiquidCapital Division forms part of the Motus Group, a leading JSE listed Company in the Automotive Industry where performance is driven by three keystones, 1. Leaders, 2. Innovation & 3. Customer Champions.

LiquidCapital Division is seeking to employ a qualified and experienced GM Finance Operations. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and highly skilled Finance Team.

The successful candidate will report directly to the Financial Director.

This role will entail collaborating with the LiquidCapital Executive Team, Board of Directors, and Finance Committees to direct, add value and enable business decisions through practical consolidated financial analysis, reporting, and controls across various business functions in line with the LiquidCapital strategy.

Main activities will include:

To support the Financial Director with:

• All financial matters, including budget development, planning & reporting, managing accounts, and financial reporting relevant to the funds under administration.
• All operational matters, including overseeing of Policy Administration, Debtors, Creditors and Collections activities to ensure safe and cost-effective management.
• All Finance-related projects.

Operational accounting, reporting and analysis

• Maintain overall supervision and responsibility for the completeness and accuracy of the accounting records relevant to finance operations
• Provide meaningful recommendations, explanations and highlights of concerns or anomalies by analysing and interrogating monthly financial information
• Consolidate financial reports (including quarterly Board Packs) and provide value adding recommendations by integrating information from various sources. Provide advice, insight and guidance on the content of these reports and the causes of variances. Own, select and use financial and non-financial key performance indicators; interpret trends within these reports
• Assess, generate and implement ideas to optimise identification and delivery of key management reporting information
• Challenge and make fundamental changes to address root causes of management information and reporting quality/correctness issues
• Manage and review the balance sheet reconciliation process
• Simplify, improve and harmonise existing and complex processes and systems for account reconciliations and month-end closing
• Critically evaluate credibility and reliability of sources of data and information – collaborate with other departments to improve the quality of data and information
• Review and approve refunds and credit notes, debtors and creditors applications and payments in line with mandate

Policy Admin, Debtors, Creditors and Collections

• Resolve exceptional situations in the policy admin, debtors, creditors and collections processes
• Provide advice on process improvement, governance and exceptional situations
• Provide oversight over key processes, reconciliations and outcomes within the policy admin, debtors, creditors and collections business areas
• Resolve exceptional situations

Finance Projects

• Drive finance process transformation initiatives, including automation, standardisation and digitisation projects to improve efficiency, accuracy and compliance
• Lead and oversee planning, implementation and optimisation of finance-related system projects, ensuring alignment with business strategy

People and Team

• Share important fact-based information; simplify complex written communications and adapt style and content for all levels of the organisation
• Create a culture that promotes cooperation and integration over internal competition; proactively identify and realign resources to meet strategic business priorities
• Create a sense of urgency and focus the team on delivering and achieving results based on appropriately high standards and measures
• Promote a culture of compliance and shared accountability

General

• Actively collaborate with all operational departments as well as Head office finance on financial and other matters. Provide support to business and finance operations departments
• Set up business processes to deliver successful outcomes, assess their effectiveness, review performance measures relating to each and to ensure alignment and standardization within the division. Ensure change controls, internal quality assurance reviews and other internal management processes are followed
• Oversee development and implementation of finance projects. Engage with business, Software, and IT
• Identify opportunities for synergy and integration of processes and influence others to identify more efficient sustainable processes
• Proactively share knowledge across the business to streamline systems
• Analyse the organisation's wider environment and draw conclusions about the impact of events and activities; guide the team to create solutions that deliver value in line with the business and finance plans
• Engage with internal and external auditors

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration
• 8 - 10 years related experience in this field
• Experience with leading large teams
• Experience with multiple systems that interlink
• Strong operational finance experience
• Strong people management experience
• Good current-day knowledge of IFRS
• Understanding of financial systems – Microsoft Finance and Operations (F&O) experience advantageous
• Experience in a leadership role in a similar environment
• Experience in the motor or insurance industry will be advantageous

• Criminal and Credit Clear
• Critical thinking and inquisitive nature
• An entrepreneurial spirit
• Strong analytical ability to interpret financial information, attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task, cope under pressure, and succeed in a high-performance culture
• Strong ability to adapt to change
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel (Advanced), PowerPoint, Visio)
• Data analysis advantageous
• Live and own up to company values

We are a medium sized swim school based across South London.

We run a personalised service that is focussed on the whole family. We offer a variety of swimming lessons; adult and baby lessons, learn to swim for toddlers as well as school going kids, squads for more advanced swimmers (pre-club) and adult lessons, for both learn to swim as well as advanced training.

We have been lucky to build up a great team of teachers and an amazing admin office, which operates from Cape Town. With recent growth, we find ourselves in need of a self employed contractor to fill the Finance Operations Manager role.

Duties and Responsibilities:

·Financial Planning & Analysis

o Develop annual budgets in collaboration with department heads, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic objectives.

o Monitor actual financial performance against budgeted figures, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions.

o Prepare detailed financial forecasts based on current data and trends, providing insights to senior management.

Budgeting & Cost Control

o Implement and monitor cost-saving initiatives across various departments, ensuring adherence to budgetary constraints.

o Conduct regular reviews of operational expenses, identifying areas for potential cost reduction.

o Collaborate with procurement to negotiate favorable terms with suppliers, reducing input costs without compromising quality.

Operational Efficiency

o Work closely with department heads managers to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies processes.

o Develop and implement strategies to optimize resource utilization, improving overall operational performance.

o Facilitate cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and enhance productivity.

o Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to operational efficiency, identifying trends and areas for improvement.

Performance Reporting

o Develop comprehensive performance reporting systems to track key financial and operational metrics.

o Prepare and distribute regular performance reports to senior management, highlighting key insights and trends.

o Analyze financial data to identify patterns and correlations with operational performance.

o Create dashboards and visual aids to present performance data in a clear and actionable format.

Risk Management

o Identify potential financial risks related to operational activities and develop mitigation strategies.

o Conduct regular risk assessments to evaluate the impact of operational changes on financial performance.

o Develop and implement policies and procedures to manage and minimize financial risks.

o Monitor compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements to prevent financial losses.

Strategic Partnership

o Collaborate with management team to align financial goals with operational strategies and objectives.

o Provide financial guidance and support for operational decision-making, ensuring alignment with overall business goals.

· Resource Allocation

o Oversee the allocation of financial resources to operational projects, ensuring optimal utilization.

o Evaluate the financial viability of proposed projects, providing recommendations based on cost-benefit analysis.

o Monitor the financial performance of ongoing projects, ensuring they stay within budget and deliver expected returns.

o Develop resource allocation models to support strategic decision-making and prioritize investments.

Process Improvement and AI automation

o Identify opportunities for process improvements within finance and operations, focusing on efficiency and effectiveness.

o Identify processes that can be automated with AI

o Lead cross-functional teams to implement process improvement initiatives, ensuring stakeholder engagement.

o Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for finance and operational processes.

o Monitor the impact of process improvements, measuring success against predefined KPIs.

SOPs Adherence

o Ensure best practices and standard operating procedures are followed at all times to maintain efficiency and productivity.

o Encourage and motivate the team to strictly follow standard operating procedures at all times to ensure processes are followed by company standards and expectations.

o Develop and update SOPs as needed to reflect changes in processes or regulations.

Communication & Collaboration

o Act as a liaison between finance and operational teams, ensuring seamless communication and understanding of financial goals and operational needs.

o Organize and lead regular meetings with operational managers and other stakeholders to discuss financial performance, address concerns, and review progress on key initiatives.

o Build and maintain strong working relationships with department heads and team members, promoting a culture of cooperation and mutual support.

Customer Focus

o Develop a deep understanding of customer requirements and expectations, using this knowledge to align financial strategies with customer priorities and ensure satisfaction.

Leadership & Supervision

o Direct and support the finance team, setting goals and conducting regular performance reviews to drive high performance and growth.

o Manage and distribute resources effectively within the team, ensuring optimal workload balance and project progress.

o Track performance metrics, provide feedback, and address issues to enhance team productivity and morale.

o Resolve team conflicts and issues promptly to maintain a collaborative and efficient work environment.

Training & Development

o Train and develop finance team members to enhance their skills and performance.

o Train AI agents to Automate processes

o Provide ongoing mentoring and feedback to team members to improve performance and enhance skills.

o Foster and encourage continuous learning and professional growth.

o Develop and implement training programs to address skill gaps and enhance team capabilities.

Requirements:

·  Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting or a related field.

· Postgraduate Qualification (Optional)

· Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience is required, with at least a few years in a managerial or supervisory role.

· 3 year's experience working with Xero

We are all a passionate bunch, who love what we do We believe in working hard and playing hard, which is reflected in how we manage our swimming team This is an independent full-time contract role and may involve some weekend hours.

We are also quite a flexible bunch and are happy to accommodate the right person.

If you feel that you would fit in well with us and the above info is up your street, please send your CV through in reply to this post.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: R45 000,00 - R55 000,00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Do you have 3 years' experience working with Xero?
• Do you have 5 years' Managerial experience?
• Do you have a degree in finance or a related field?
• Do you have a strong proficiency in excel including using VLOOKUP functions?

Work Location: In person

About Protect the West Coast (PTWC)

Protect the West Coast (PTWC) is a mission-driven environmental NPC committed to safeguarding South Africa's coastline from destructive mining and unsustainable industrial activities. Our work spans legal advocacy, scientific research, media campaigning, and grassroots mobilisation, uniting a team of passionate professionals to protect ecosystems, communities, and cultural heritage.

PTWC operates through a collaborative, cross-disciplinary model with a blend of senior part-time professionals and junior team members who require more support where necessary. We aim to scale our impact while maintaining a culture rooted in flexibility, trust, and shared accountability, with plans to grow our team as our work and budget allow.

The Role

We are seeking a Finance & Operations Manager who combines strong technical expertise with high emotional intelligence and interpersonal awareness. This individual will establish and maintain a clear yet light-touch structure that provides accountability and clarity without burdening the team with unnecessary bureaucracy or red tape.

This is a 30-40% capacity role (approximately 18 hours per week) to start, with an initial 6 month trial period. The aim is for the position to transition to full-time or extended capacity as organisational needs and funding evolve.

This role is essential for creating a supportive, well-organised environment that empowers both our senior part-time professionals and junior staff to thrive, balancing flexibility for experienced contributors with guidance and structure for less experienced team members. You will report directly to the Managing Director and provide monthly updates to the Board of Directors.

Key ResponsibilitiesFinance Management

• Develop and oversee budgets and financial plans, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities
• Maintain accurate financial records and prepare clear, actionable monthly reports
• Manage payroll, donor fund allocation, and cashflow in partnership with our accountant
• Provide financial data and insight to support donor reporting and funding applications.
• Engage and communicate with once off and frequent smaller donors.

Operations & Structure

• Provide supportive structures for junior team members to ensure their development and integration
• Oversee HR functions: recruitment, onboarding, contracts, and staff policies
• Lead project management across teams to ensure timely delivery of goals and deliverables
• Build operational processes that foster trust, collaboration, and minimal administrative overhead

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with legal, financial, and NGO governance obligations
• Prepare board packs and financial updates for monthly Board review
• Help keep PTWC compliant by maintaining simple policies and spotting potential risks early.

Team Support & HR Function

• Foster a positive, solutions-focused environment that supports both senior professionals and junior staff
• Act as a bridge between leadership and the team, ensuring cohesion and clarity in decision-making

Key Requirements

• 3–5 years' experience in financial and/or operations management, ideally in the NPC sector
• Proven ability to design and maintain efficient systems for mixed seniority teams without creating unnecessary bureaucracy
• Strong people skills and interpersonal awareness, with experience supporting both senior and junior team members
• Financial expertise, including budgeting, forecasting, and donor reporting
• HR experience including recruitment, onboarding, and policy management
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset

Desirable Skills

• Experience in advocacy-driven or environmental NGOs
• Familiarity with Xero (or similar accounting software) and project management tools (e.g., )
• Knowledge of NGO governance and compliance requirements

What We Offer

• A 30 -40% capacity role hrs hours/week) with flexibility to grow into a full-time position
• Initial 6 month trial period, with a view to extending based on performance and fit
• Opportunity to help shape the operational backbone of a growing NPC
• Work alongside a blend of experienced part-time professionals and junior team members needing support
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements suited to balancing structure with agility
• Competitive NPC-aligned remuneration based on experience

How to Apply

Please submit the following to

1. A cover letter outlining your experience, interpersonal approach, and why you're passionate about PTWC's mission
2. Your CV (max 3 pages)
3. Contact details of 2–3 referees (at least one professional)

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Location: Remote (South Africa-based)

We're The Executive Space (TES), a fast-growing South African company helping executives reclaim their time with world-class Virtual Executive Assistants. Right now, we're looking for a
Finance Operations Assistant
to join our team.

This role is perfect for someone who has a strong finance or admin background such as bookkeeping, accounts admin, or supporting a finance department. It also comes with the opportunity to grow into a broader
Virtual Executive Assistant (VEA)
career with us.

What you'll do

• Handle finance-related admin including invoicing, expense tracking, reconciliations, and payment follow-ups.
• Assist with basic bookkeeping tasks and maintain accurate financial records.
• Support the wider team with contracts, reporting, and other finance-related admin.
• Learn and gradually expand into the full TES Executive Assistant role, supporting clients with a wide range of executive tasks.

What we're looking for

• Previous experience in bookkeeping, accounts administration, or finance support.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets and comfort with financial systems.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset.
• South Africa-based, with reliable internet and ability to work remotely.

Why TES

We've grown to over 150 clients in under three years because we do things differently. We don't just hire assistants, we build
strategic partners
for our clients. You'll start by anchoring our finance operations and then develop into a fully trained TES VEA who can support executives at the highest level.

A well-established digital agency in the UK is hiring a Finance Operations Assistant to support its remote teams. The company works with a wide range of clients and is looking for someone with a keen interest in finance and administration, ready to grow in a structured and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Enter financial data and keep records up to date.

• Assist with processing invoices, payments, and receipts.

• Help with basic bank reconciliations and checking account balances.

• Upload bills and invoices to the system.

• Follow up on unpaid invoices and respond to supplier queries.

• Support expense tracking and check submitted documents.

• Work with Excel spreadsheets to organise and manage financial data.

• Keep digital files organised and easy to access.

• Help with general admin tasks to support the finance team.

  Looking to build your finance career in a dynamic remote team? We’d love to hear from you!

About Us

Hook, Line & Sinker (HLS) is an award-winning PR and marketing agency based in Woodstock, Cape Town. Since 2019, we have grown into a dynamic team of PR specialists delivering creative, integrated campaigns for some of the world's most exciting brands. We pride ourselves on our vibrant culture, innovative thinking, and measurable results.

The Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Bookkeeper / Finance & Operations Manager to join our team. Working closely with the Managing Director, you will oversee the day-to-day financial functions of the agency and support operational processes to ensure smooth running of the business. This role also includes HR and people management support to strengthen our internal systems and culture.

REQUIREMENTS

Key Responsibilities

Manage bookkeeping, including capturing transactions, reconciliations, and record keeping

Raise and manage client invoices, track payments, and follow up on outstanding amounts

Manage supplier payments and maintain accurate supplier records

Support with tax and compliance requirements in collaboration with our accountants

Oversee monthly financial reporting and assist with budgeting and forecasting

Streamline finance and operational processes for efficiency

Provide HR and people management support, including contracts, leave tracking, and onboarding

Work closely with the MD on financial planning, reporting, and business operations

Requirements

Proven experience as a Bookkeeper, Finance Manager, or similar role

Solid understanding of accounting, bookkeeping, and financial processes

Proficiency in accounting software (Xero) and Microsoft Office

Excellent organisational and time management skills

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to work independently and handle confidential information

HR/people management experience or interest in HR processes will be advantageous

Why Join Us?

At HLS, we are more than an agency. We are a team of creative problem-solvers passionate about making an impact for our clients. You will have the opportunity to play a vital role in shaping our growth journey, while enjoying a supportive and energetic agency culture.