213 Financial Acumen jobs in South Africa

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• Accounting and Financial Reporting
• Reconciliation Management
• Tax Compliance and Regulatory Filings
• Audit and Internal Controls
• Treasury and Payments Management
• Cash Flow and Working Capital
• Capex and Opex Management
• Expansion Planning
• Leadership and Systems Development
• Team Development

Responsibilities

• Drive financial strategy and decision-making.
• Lead financial reporting, budgets, and forecasts.
• Oversee risk and cash flow management.
• Manage capital allocation and investments.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and tax compliance.
• Lead and mentor the finance team.
• Conduct financial analysis and coordinate audits.
• Implement and improve financial systems.
• Present financial performance to the Board.

Overview

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• 6 hours per day / 30 hours per week.
• Hybrid.
• Supportive and flexible working environment.

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• Oversee day-to-day financial management for multiple entities.
• Confidently handle Xero accounting and SARS eFiling submissions.
• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, reports, and reconciliations.
• Support compliance and legal operations with ad hoc admin requests.
• Ensure VAT, PAYE, and tax obligations are met.
• Collaborate with auditors and support year-end processes.

Overview

Our client, a diversified property development and investment company, is seeking a strategic and experienced operations leader to join its Ballito-based executive team. This role will oversee complex operations across their expansive portfolio in Durban, Umhlanga, Ballito, and Mauritius, supporting long-term growth, financial performance, and cross-functional leadership. Based in Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal (on-site)

• Overseeing day-to-day business operations and cross-regional project implementation
• Leading business strategy execution and policy development
• Managing budgets and driving financial performance through effective controls
• Working with internal teams to improve operational systems and efficiency
• Supporting legal and compliance frameworks related to business operations
• Building and maintaining key relationships with external stakeholders
• Leading, evaluating, and developing operational department heads and teams
• Reporting directly to the executive committee and contributing to strategic decision-making

• 10+ years’ experience in a senior operations or executive leadership role
• MBA or relevant Master’s degree preferred
• Experience in property development, diversified investments, or related sectors
• Strong understanding of financial planning, business law, and operational governance

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field
• Master’s degree or MBA preferred
• Demonstrated experience in operational leadership within high-pressure or complex business environments
• Proven knowledge of budgeting, reporting, and business analysis
• Ability to manage across departments and lead large teams with strong interpersonal skills
• Must be based in, or able to reliably commute to, Ballito

Our client, a fast-paced Ballito-based company, is seeking to employ an experienced Accountant to support the financial function across multiple entities.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone with a solid foundation in accounting and strong attention to detail, who can manage day-to-day bookkeeping functions while supporting month-end reporting and compliance.

Based in Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal

The ideal candidate will have:

• BCompt or equivalent diploma/degree in accounting or finance (or currently studying)
• 2+ years’ experience as a junior bookkeeper or finance administrator
• Pastel Accounting and SARS e-filing experience essential
• Strong computer literacy, particularly Excel and Word
• Able to work under pressure and meet reporting deadlines

• Day-to-day accounting and finance admin for multiple companies
• Capturing of invoices, payments, and receipts on Pastel
• Preparation of monthly bank reconciliations and VAT packs
• Management of cashbooks and reconciliations across various accounts
• Preparation of management accounts up to trial balance
• Ensuring compliance with internal financial procedures
• Providing audit support and documentation as requested
• Preparing information for provisional tax submissions
• Performing ad hoc tasks and reports as needed by the Finance Manager or CEO
• Debtors and creditors reconciliations

• BCompt degree/diploma or studying towards one
• Proficiency in Pastel and Excel
• Working knowledge of SARS processes and e-filing
• Detail-focused, methodical, and able to manage multiple sets of books
• Strong communication and organisational skills

If you are ready to elevate your accounting career, apply now.

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world's largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That's why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply 'empower' you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we'll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you

Job Specification
The candidate will part of and assisting the team which is maintaining and performing the investment Management Oversight due diligence according to the CSSF circular 18/698 on the delegated investment managers and advisors, which among others consists of:

Outline of main duties and responsibilities
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• Initiate specific controls which are part of the initial, on-going and thematic due
• diligence for both traditional UCITS and alternative investment fund managers (i.e. hedge funds, private equity funds, etc.).
• Prepare the operational controls and oversight on derivatives transactions (EMIR).
• Prepare the operational controls and oversight on securities financing transactions (SFTR).
• Prepare Management Company reports.
• Prepare objective reasons for the on-boarding of new sub-funds, and managers.
• Prepare the financial counterparts/broker reviews.
• Prepare prospectus reviews having an impact of the oversight of the managers.
• Maintain specific delegate data and information in the operational dashboards.
• Update information in the scorecards applying RBAs (risk-based approach profiles).

Skills Required

• ownership if manager, escalation
• Candidate should be fluent in German (Reading, Writing and Speaking)
• Degree in Finance or Economics – certification such as CFA or CAIA would be an asset
• Proficiency in English both written and spoken
• Proven MS Office skills, especially Excel
• Well-structured and well organized
• Responsible team player, accountable and reliable self-starter
• Show integrity with a willingness to learn
• Experience in regulatory compliance or previous experience from similar oversight functions, is a plus.
• An interest in investment strategies, financial instruments and the overall
• organization of the delegates' fund structures from a legal, operational but also from a compliance aspect, is a plus.

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.

Overview

Our client, a diversified property development and investment company, is seeking a strategic and experienced operations leader to join its Ballito-based executive team. This role will oversee complex operations across their expansive portfolio in Durban, Umhlanga, Ballito, and Mauritius, supporting long-term growth, financial performance, and cross-functional leadership. Based in Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal (on-site)

• Overseeing day-to-day business operations and cross-regional project implementation
• Leading business strategy execution and policy development
• Managing budgets and driving financial performance through effective controls
• Working with internal teams to improve operational systems and efficiency
• Supporting legal and compliance frameworks related to business operations
• Building and maintaining key relationships with external stakeholders
• Leading, evaluating, and developing operational department heads and teams
• Reporting directly to the executive committee and contributing to strategic decision-making

• 10+ years’ experience in a senior operations or executive leadership role
• MBA or relevant Master’s degree preferred
• Experience in property development, diversified investments, or related sectors
• Strong understanding of financial planning, business law, and operational governance

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field
• Master’s degree or MBA preferred
• Demonstrated experience in operational leadership within high-pressure or complex business environments
• Proven knowledge of budgeting, reporting, and business analysis
• Ability to manage across departments and lead large teams with strong interpersonal skills
• Must be based in, or able to reliably commute to, Ballito