184 Financial Compliance jobs in South Africa
Financial Compliance Manager
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The Financial Compliance Manager is a vital role responsible for providing complementary expertise, support, monitoring, and challenge in the management of risk within the organization. The primary objective is to ensure the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of robust risk management practices, including internal controls, at process, systems, and entity levels. The role involves overseeing and facilitating the achievement of various risk management objectives, such as compliance with laws, regulations, and ethical standards, internal control effectiveness, sustainability, and quality assurance.
Roles and ResponsibilitiesRisk Management Practices: The Financial Compliance Manager develops, implements, and continually improves risk management practices within the organization, working with cross-functional teams to identify risks, assess impact, and develop mitigation or control strategies. Practices should align with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
Internal Controls: The Manager ensures robust internal control systems across business processes and functions, assesses existing controls, identifies gaps, and implements enhancements to safeguard assets, data, and reputation.
Compliance and Ethical Behavior: Monitor compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards to ensure adherence to financial, legal, and ethical norms.
Information and Technology Security: Collaborate with IT and information security teams to assess and enhance security measures.
Testing and Reporting: Conduct testing and generate reports on the adequacy and effectiveness of risk management practices and internal controls, presenting findings to senior management and stakeholders for decision-making and improvement. This includes:
Control Testing: Design and implement testing plans, perform walkthroughs, sample testing, and substantive testing to identify control gaps and areas of non-compliance.
Compliance Testing: Verify adherence to laws, regulations, and ethical standards; ensure policies align with regulatory requirements and best practices.
IT Systems Testing: Test technology controls, data security, and access controls with IT/security teams to safeguard information and systems.
Audit and Assurance Support: Coordinate with internal and external auditors, providing documentation and support during audits.
Test Results Analysis: Analyze results to identify trends and improvement opportunities, and develop recommendations.
Remediation Management: Work with business units to address deficiencies and monitor action plans for timely remediation.
Continuous Improvement: Drive a culture of continuous improvement in risk management and internal controls, staying updated with trends in financial compliance and risk management.
Training and Awareness: Conduct training and awareness programs on compliance requirements, internal controls, and the role of employees in maintaining a compliant and risk-aware culture.
Risk Management Expertise: Strong knowledge of risk management principles, practices, and methodologies, including identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring.
Internal Controls: Proficiency in designing, implementing, and evaluating internal control systems to safeguard assets and ensure policy compliance.
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to analyze complex data, identify patterns, and derive insights for decisions on compliance and risk challenges.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication to convey complex compliance issues to stakeholders, including senior management, auditors, and employees.
Auditing and Reporting: Familiarity with auditing principles to conduct internal audits and generate reports on compliance and risk management effectiveness.
Ethics and Integrity: Commitment to ethical behavior and integrity when handling sensitive financial and compliance matters.
Collaboration and Leadership: Ability to work with cross-functional teams and lead discussions on risk topics and control improvements.
Technology and Data Analysis: Proficiency with tools for data analysis, visualization, and risk monitoring.
Business Acumen: Understanding of the organization’s operations, objectives, and industry dynamics to align compliance with strategic goals.
Critical Thinking: Ability to think critically and strategically about risk scenarios and management strategies.
Change Management: Skill in driving change and promoting a culture of compliance and risk awareness.
Continuous Learning: Commitment to staying updated with industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices.
Negotiation and Influencing Skills: Ability to negotiate with stakeholders and influence adoption of risk management practices.
Finance: Risk Management Expertise
Internal Controls
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
Communication Skills
Auditing and Reporting
Ethics and Integrity
Collaboration and Leadership
Technology and Data Analysis
Business Acumen
Critical Thinking
Change Management
Continuous Learning
Negotiation and Influencing Skills
Financial & Compliance Manager
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- Compliance Champion: Oversee and manage compliance across all aspects of the business, including finance, HR, payroll, tax, and statutory requirements.
- Financial Stewardship: Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, including managing accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
- Regulatory Expertise: Coordinate tax filings, audits, and ensure adherence to all relevant legal and regulatory standards.
- Contract Management: Review, draft, and manage contracts, ensuring they are legally sound and protect the company's interests.
- Policy Development: Maintain and update company policies to reflect changes in legislation and best practices.
- Company Secretarial Duties: Manage company records and filings, ensuring compliance with corporate governance requirements.
- Risk Management: Advise senior management on compliance-related risks and implement strategies to mitigate potential issues.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with the property management team to ensure accurate tenant invoicing and efficient debtor collections.
- Software Proficiency: Utilise QuickBooks for data capturing, invoicing, and financial reporting.
- Proven Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in a finance or compliance management role within a small to mid-sized business.
- Compliance Expertise: Strong knowledge of regulations related to finance, HR, payroll, tax, and audit in the South African context.
- Financial Acumen: Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial management best practices.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in all financial and compliance matters.
- Organisational Skills: Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex information to various stakeholders.
- Teamwork: A collaborative and proactive approach, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a small, dynamic team.
- Software Proficiency: Knowledge of accounting software (QuickBooks), HR systems, and other relevant tools.
- Property Finance Experience: Experience in property finance is highly advantageous.
- Education: A relevant finance degree is required.
- Meaningful Contribution: Be an integral part of a company that is shaping the future of sustainable urban development and conservation in Durbanville.
- Growth Potential: Contribute to the growth of a dynamic and forward-thinking company with ambitious goals.
- Collaborative Environment: Work within a supportive and close-knit team that values your contributions.
- Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy 24 days of annual leave to recharge and pursue your interests outside of work.
Financial & Compliance Manager
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- Compliance Champion: Oversee and manage compliance across all aspects of the business, including finance, HR, payroll, tax, and statutory requirements.
- Financial Stewardship: Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, including managing accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
- Regulatory Expertise: Coordinate tax filings, audits, and ensure adherence to all relevant legal and regulatory standards.
- Contract Management: Review, draft, and manage contracts, ensuring they are legally sound and protect the company's interests.
- Policy Development: Maintain and update company policies to reflect changes in legislation and best practices.
- Company Secretarial Duties: Manage company records and filings, ensuring compliance with corporate governance requirements.
- Risk Management: Advise senior management on compliance-related risks and implement strategies to mitigate potential issues.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with the property management team to ensure accurate tenant invoicing and efficient debtor collections.
- Software Proficiency: Utilise QuickBooks for data capturing, invoicing, and financial reporting.
- Proven Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in a finance or compliance management role within a small to mid-sized business.
- Compliance Expertise: Strong knowledge of regulations related to finance, HR, payroll, tax, and audit in the South African context.
- Financial Acumen: Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial management best practices.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in all financial and compliance matters.
- Organisational Skills: Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex information to various stakeholders.
- Teamwork: A collaborative and proactive approach, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a small, dynamic team.
- Software Proficiency: Knowledge of accounting software (QuickBooks), HR systems, and other relevant tools.
- Property Finance Experience: Experience in property finance is highly advantageous.
- Education: A relevant finance degree is required.
- Meaningful Contribution: Be an integral part of a company that is shaping the future of sustainable urban development and conservation in Durbanville.
- Growth Potential: Contribute to the growth of a dynamic and forward-thinking company with ambitious goals.
- Collaborative Environment: Work within a supportive and close-knit team that values your contributions.
- Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy 24 days of annual leave to recharge and pursue your interests outside of work.
Financial & Compliance Manager
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Financial Compliance Manager Bellville
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A fast-paced Specialist in End-to-end IT Management and Consultative IT Services seeks a highly analytical Financial and Compliance Manager with strong experience implementing new systems. Applicants must be CA(SA) qualified or have a similar tertiary qualification with 3 years in a Finance & Reporting role and 2 years in a Managerial position. You must be proficient with Sage Intacct, Click-up, Scubed HR & Payroll system, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams and SharePoint. Any experience with Finnivo will prove beneficial.
Responsibilities:
- Managing the financial team and assisting the Financial Director
- Preparation of monthly accounts and reports for Exco and Group
- SARS return review and submissions
- Assist Financial Director with forecasting, budgeting, month-end reporting process and any other ad-hoc requests in line with business requirements
- Responsible for year-end statutory audit
- Assist with year-end B-BBEE audit
- Manage and maintain the ISO compliance process for ISO27001, ISO2000 and ISO9001
- Responsible for risk management and legal compliance
- Reviewing Payroll
- Maintain effective internal and financial controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial data.
- Management of all financial software.
- Manage the company's cash flow and ensure that funds are correctly allocated and invested
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure that financial goals are aligned with overall business objectives
- Develop and implement financial strategies that support growth and profitability
- Ensure that the company's financial records are accurate and up-to-date and that all financial transactions are correctly recorded and documented
- Responsible for financial administration and ad hoc projects
Requirements:
Qualifications:
- CA(SA) or similar qualification.
Experience/Skills:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Finance and Reporting role.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a management role.
- Knowledge of Sage Intacct, Click-up, Scubed HR & Payroll system, Finnivo will be an advantage.
- Experience in implementing new systems.
Attributes:
- Communication skills (Written and spoken)
- Time management including the ability to meet deadlines
- Team player (ability to balance team and individual responsibilities)
- Methodical and structured
- Highly flexible (adaptable) and self-managed
- Reliable, loyal, trustworthy, and honest
- Analytical skills and attention to detail
- Be innovative
While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.
Package & RemunerationNegotiable
#J-18808-LjbffrFinancial Compliance Manager Bellville
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Sintrex is passionate about the innovative pursuit of excellence in providing end-to-end IT management and consultative IT services that create reliable, robust, and user-friendly solutions. Through a culture of excellence, partnership, and fun, Sintrex attracts and empowers staff with an inspirational work experience, world class software, and globally renowned suppliers and partners to deliver services and solutions to their clients, helping to secure and enhance their IT reputations.
The successful candidate will manage a team in a highly pressured environment. We encourage our team members to take ownership of their responsibilities. Candidates who do not thrive under pressure and who are not inherently dedicated to being the best they can be through a self-learning attitude do not enjoy our environment.
Duties & Responsibilities- Managing the financial team and assisting the Financial Director
- Preparation of monthly accounts and reports for Exco and Group
- SARS return review and submissions
- Assist Financial Director with forecasting, budgeting, month-end reporting process and any other ad-hoc requests in line with business requirements
- Responsible for year-end statutory audit
- Assist with year-end B-BBEE audit
- Manage and maintain the ISO compliance process for ISO27001, ISO2000 and ISO9001
- Responsible for risk management and legal compliance
- Maintain effective internal and financial controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial data.
- Management of all financial software.
- Manage the company's cash flow and ensure that funds are correctly allocated and invested
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure that financial goals are aligned with overall business objectives
- Develop and implement financial strategies that support growth and profitability
- Ensure that the company's financial records are accurate and up-to-date and that all financial transactions are correctly recorded and documented
- Responsible for financial administration and ad hoc projects
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a finance and reporting role
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a management role
- Knowledge of Sage Intacct, Click-up, Scubed HR & Payroll system, Finnivo will be an advantage.
- Experience in implementing new systems
Financial Services Compliance
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Immediate Superior: Financial Service Manager
Location: Tygervalley, Cape Town
Function: Finance
Sub Function: Accounting & Reporting
Type of Contract: Permanent
Reference Number:
Closing Date: 25/06/2025
Purpose
The Financial Services Compliance & Risk manager is responsible for ensuring financial governance, risk management, and process optimization across both debtors (accounts receivable) and procure-to-pay (accounts payable & procurement) functions. This role ensures compliance with company policies, improves financial controls, and provides analytical insights for decision-making. The role also involves stakeholder engagement, system compliance monitoring, and training to enhance efficiency in financial operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Accounts Receivable & Debtors Management
- Monitor Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and optimize working capital.
- Assess credit risk and identify opportunities for special credit offerings.
- Analyse customer payment behaviours and provide insights for credit teams.
- Support the order-to-cash (O2C) process, ensuring timely cash collection.
- Review and close old claims and disputes in the debtor's ledger.
- Improve system capabilities in SAP related to debtor management.
- Procure-to-Pay Compliance & Accounts Payable
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies and risk management processes.
- Conduct root cause analysis for non-compliance issues and recommend improvements.
- Monitor audit compliance (internal & external) and address findings.
- Work with stakeholders to ensure timely vendor payments and resolution of payment issues.
- Identify and analyse cost-saving opportunities in procurement.
- Lead system compliance improvements across SAP, Coupa, and other financial tools.
- Process & Systems Optimization
- Continuously analyse financial processes to improve efficiency and automation.
- Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for new financial systems and updates.
- Collaborate with IT and 3rd party vendors to optimize system capabilities.
- Develop proactive data-sharing initiatives to enhance financial transparency.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Compliance Training
- Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for financial compliance across departments.
- Engage with cross-functional teams including commercial, credit, procurement, and finance.
- Develop and deliver training programs on compliance policies and procedures.
- Establish a community of practice for process improvement and knowledge sharing.
- Financial Reporting & Risk Analysis
- Provide insight-driven reports for leadership decision-making.
- Ensure accurate and complete reporting on accounts receivable and accounts payable performance.
- Monitor cash flow trends and recommend process improvements.
- Compile and execute internal control checks (ICC's) on financial transactions.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree or BTech in Finance, Audit, or Accounting.
- A diploma with strong relevant experience may also be considered.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in credit management, accounts payable, or procure-to-pay compliance within an FMCG environment.
- Hands-on experience in SAP (O2C & P2P), Coupa, Readsoft, and BEST SAP Recon.
- Strong knowledge of financial risk management and internal controls.
- Demonstrated ability to analyse financial data and drive insights.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong financial analysis, reporting and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent knowledge of SAP, procurement, and credit management systems.
- Ability to develop compliance frameworks and drive risk management strategies.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficient in Office 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams, Power BI).
- Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and time-management abilities.
- Ability to train and mentor teams in compliance best practices.
Behavioural Competencies
- Delivers Results: Proactively drives compliance, credit risk, and process improvements.
- Innovates & Optimizes: Continuously identifies cost-saving and automation opportunities.
- Collaborates & Influences: Engages effectively with finance, procurement, and commercial teams.
- Develops & Coaches: Shares knowledge and best practices across teams.
The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.
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Financial and Compliance Manager
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Sintrex is passionate about the innovative pursuit of excellence in providing end-to-end IT management and consultative IT services that create reliable, robust, and user-friendly solutions. Through a culture of excellence, partnership, and fun, Sintrex attracts and empowers staff with an inspirational work experience, world-class software, and globally renowned suppliers and partners to deliver services and solutions to their clients, helping to secure and enhance their IT reputations.
The successful candidate will manage a team in a highly pressured environment. We encourage our team members to take ownership of their responsibilities. Candidates who do not thrive under pressure and who are not inherently dedicated to being the best they can be through a self-learning attitude do not enjoy our environment.
Duties & Responsibilities- Managing the financial team and assisting the Financial Director
- Preparation of monthly accounts and reports for Exco and Group
- SARS return review and submissions
- Assist Financial Director with forecasting, budgeting, month-end reporting process and any other ad-hoc requests in line with business requirements
- Responsible for year-end statutory audit
- Assist with year-end B-BBEE audit
- Manage and maintain the ISO compliance process for ISO27001, ISO2000 and ISO9001
- Responsible for risk management and legal compliance
- Maintain effective internal and financial controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial data.
- Management of all financial software.
- Manage the company's cash flow and ensure that funds are correctly allocated and invested
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure that financial goals are aligned with overall business objectives
- Develop and implement financial strategies that support growth and profitability
- Ensure that the company's financial records are accurate and up-to-date and that all financial transactions are correctly recorded and documented
- Responsible for financial administration and ad hoc projects
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a finance and reporting role
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a management role
- Knowledge of Sage Intacct, Click-up, Scubed HR & Payroll system, Finnivo will be an advantage.
- Experience in implementing new systems
Financial Crime Compliance Officer
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Business Unit: Discovery Bank
Function: Compliance
Date: 3 Sept 2025
About Discovery
Discovery's core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.
About Discovery Bank
Discovery Bank is a bank like no other – a shared-value bank, designed with our clients in mind. We are all about sharing the value that clients create when they manage their money well, back with them through exceptional interest rates and rewards. Our Vitality Money programme measures how well clients manage their finances, informs them of what it means to be financially healthy, and empowers them with the knowledge to get enhanced rewards for managing their money well. If you are adaptable, a problem-solver, always questioning the way things are done, passionate about doing what is right, and obsessed with providing a quality service experience, we have a job for you where you can be your best in an environment that's safe and nurturing.
Job Purpose
The Bank has a responsibility to comply with all Financial Crime legislation as set out by the different regulatory bodies specifically drafted for Banks. It is the Bank's duty to always maintain compliance with the above legislation across people, processes and systems to ensure we combat Money Laundering and the Financing of Terrorism. Based on the Banks strategic intent to always remain compliant and to combat Financial Crime, the Bank has created a Financial Crime Compliance Function. The Financial Crime Compliance Officer who will work in this function will conduct Anti-Money laundering (AML) and Counter Financing of Terrorism (CFT) activities on behalf of the Discovery Bank, providing assurance to senior management that the requirements of our external financial regulators are being complied to. In addition, providing assurance that our business is conducted in accordance with the Discovery Bank Financial Crime Compliance policies, procedures and processes.
Areas of responsibility may include but are not limited to
- Must have basic knowledge and experience working with Refinitiv World Check for investigations.
- Must have basic knowledge and experience working with NICE Actimize modules namely RCM, WLF, CDD and SAM.
- Conduct sanctions, PEP, financial crime reviews and investigation management of potential new and existing bank clients to ensure any relevant risks are identified and mitigated.
- Assist with on-going monitoring of clients, investigating transactional behaviour from automated and semi-automated screening tools.
- Must be technically strong and have the ability to learn the Banks core banking system.
- Ensure tasks allocated are accurately completed on a timely basis and meet professional business writing requirements.
- React timeously to all requests from external parties (regulators, external auditors, etc.) and provide accurate and complete information in relation to these requests.
- Conducts in-depth reviews and investigations on suspicious transaction activity occurring within the bank.
- Ability to work across different functional teams.
- Ability to learn and apply Financial Crime Compliance processes.
- A team player who has the ability to work well in a fast paced, motivated team.
Skills
- Have an ability to take responsibility of investigations completed with SLA's.
- Take initiative, act with confidence and efficiency.
- Have an understanding of the core principles of an effective Compliance function.
- Have an ability to analyse, interpret and client transactional behaviour.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, case management tools.
Qualifications
- University Degree (Legal or Commerce preferred).
- Certificate in ACAMS preferable.
Work Experience
- Minimum 1 to 3 years' cross functional experience working in Customer Due Diligence, Sanctions, AML/CFT, Suspicious Activity Monitoring, and Real-time Payments screening team.
- 1 to 3 years working experience and understanding on NICE Actimize modules such as RCM, WLF, CDD and SAM.
- Experience performing alert investigations, case management, assisting in decision making on investigations.
- Knowledge of the legislative and regulatory environment and reporting requirements imposed by South African Regulators (SARB and FIC) specifically in relation to FICA and other applicable legislation.
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Manager, Financial Crime Compliance Oversight
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Manager, Financial Crime Compliance Oversight
Job OverviewBusiness Segment: Group Functions
Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, 30 Baker Street
To manage the operational implementation of the Group Financial Crime Compliance Conformance Services Framework across all countries (South Africa, Africa Regions, and Offshore) and jurisdictions in which the organisation does business. The goal is to ensure that business is conducted in a compliant manner to avoid operational losses, fines, penalties, or reputational damage, thereby enabling the organisation's competitive advantage.
Qualifications- Degree in Audit, Business Commerce, Finance and Accounting, Legal, or related fields
- 5-7 years of experience in financial crime compliance
- Experience in compliance monitoring and testing of risk and control frameworks, policies, and their implementation
- Knowledge of financial crime laws, regulations, guidance, and advisory practices
- Understanding of bank processes, products, and systems
- Strong background in team management, report drafting and review, and stakeholder interaction, including with senior management
Please note: All our recruitment processes comply with applicable local laws and regulations. We will never ask for money or any form of payment as part of our recruitment process. If you experience this, please contact our Fraud line at or
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