198 Financial Managers jobs in South Africa
Investment Management Oversight Support
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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.
Financial Analysis
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Management Level
Senior Associate
Job Description & Summary
At PwC, our people in deals focus on providing strategic advice and support to clients in areas such as mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and restructuring. They help clients navigate complex transactions and maximise value in their business deals.
In deal recovery management at PwC, you will focus on helping clients navigate financial distress and recover from challenging business situations. You will be responsible for providing strategic advice and solutions to optimise recovery outcomes.
Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn't clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.
Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
- Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
- Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
- Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
- Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
- Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
- Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
- Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
- Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.
A career within Deals Business Recovery Services, will provide you with the opportunity to support our clients survive an imminent crisis or simply fix gaps in their organisation. We help clients, reduce balance sheet stress, generate cash and reduce costs or refinance to find the best source of capital to support their business objectives. Whatever the solution, we help them manage challenges until the job is done.
As a Senior Associate, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:
To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.
- Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.
- Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results.
- Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.
- Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.
- Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.
- Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice.
- Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives.
- Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others.
- Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships.
- Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.
Role Summary:
We believe that challenges are better solved together. That's why you'll join a diverse, global community of solvers - an unexpected mix of people that come together to build trust in society and solve important problems. In a place where you are encouraged to lead with your heart and values. And where your unique skills are developed and put to work in unexpected and exciting ways, superpowered by technology.
Qualifications / Certifications required:
Bachelor of Commerce with Honours in Accounting
Bachelor of Business Science with Honours in Finance / CA (SA); or
Engineer or relevant professional qualification (e.g. MBA, APICS, CPIM); or
CFA, CIMA or other relevant related degree / professional designation.
Responsibilities of role:
As a member of the PwC CARS team, the candidate will be involved in a variety of financial advisory and restructuring projects across a diverse range of industries and will gain exposure to a wide range of clients. PwC CARS services a wide spectrum of clients ranging from large, listed multinationals through to entrepreneurial, owner managed businesses, covering both domestic and cross Africa border work.
We are looking for a Senior Associate to join our growing team to work on high-profile clients experiencing stress / distress to their business model and who require turnaround or transformation with a financial or operational restructuring lens, spanning a broad range of industry sectors. You'll provide analysis and business assessment support to the team for restructuring and/or turnaround projects.
Typically, you will work with our clients information to help our teams identify and implement rapid, tactical and sustainable financial and operational restructuring measures, for example you will be part of the team advising on:
In addition to these services you'll be expected to:
You will also be expected to take an active part in our team and practice development and will typically:
Skill sets required:
To be successful in this role, financial analysis skills and a curious commercial business mindset are critical. You will be able to demonstrate a high level of agility in a demanding environment and be able to effectively communicate with a broad range of stakeholders. Project management skills are considered fundamental together with critical thinking and a motivated and commercially astute approach to business restructuring needs.
Candidates will display the following competencies:
- Experience with data analysis;
- Experience with data analytics tools e.g. Power BI, Alteryx;
- Experience of operational or financial improvement from a management consultancy, corporate finance advisory firm or as an 'internal consultant' in a corporate;
- Operations experience, across sectors: engineering, financial services, retail, industrial, consumer, high tech, utilities, logistics, telecoms and energy;
- Competent with spreadsheets, financial and operational analysis.
- Financial restructuring and exit strategies,
- Financing and debt advisory related services,
- Turnaround strategy,
- Independent business reviews,
- Strategic options analysis,
- Contingency planning reviews,
- Short-term cash flow reviews and forecasting, helping clients see and control their cash positions
- Cash levers to smooth cash flow/conserve cash
- Cost out and EBITDA optimisation initiatives
- Working capital improvement plans;
- Restructuring Office services - helping client management develop and implement turnaround programs
- Take on a "hands-on" role to manage stakeholders and inspire change
- Provide robust data analysis and baselining support for change programmes
- Interface directly with client teams to collect, analyse and develop insights into their business
- Prepare presentations and/or reports to key stakeholders (e.g. Board, Private Equity investor, lenders, etc.)
- Work alongside other PwC teams, including specialist lines of service and sector experts.
- Support with one or two areas of internal team management
- Work with team members in areas of business development and origination efforts
- Supporting the needs of the go-to-market strategy
- Possesses a high degree of self-motivation and energy, agility and the ability to drive for high quality, meeting of deadlines and track record of setting and achieving goals;
- Good interpersonal and client relationship skills and the ability to relate to people at all levels of an organisation;
- A highly motivated, confident individual with presence;
- A proactive and dynamic team player;
- Problem solving capabilities / skills with the ability to think strategically, innovatively and "out the box";
- Ability to demonstrate a high level of agility in a demanding environment;
- An interest in and knowledge of the financial markets and the significant turnaround opportunity across SMA and Africa;
- A desire to build on commercial and industry knowledge;
- A desire and motivation to build interest in and knowledge for proactive origination and account targeting;
- Financial analysis and/or modelling skills;
- Negotiation skills;
- Conflict management skills;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, including the ability to input into storyboarding solutions for clients including on projects and proposals - be able to contribute to succinct, well-structured reports and client communications;
- Highly rated with good academic credentials; and
Proven ability to multitask and ensure effective delivery of the priorities to meet targets and objectives and who works effectively under pressure.
Travel Requirements
Up to 20%
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No
Job Posting End Date
September 28, 2025
JUNIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER – Kickstart your career in INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT – REMOTE – R500K-R650K
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This is a golden opportunity for a JUNIOR DEVELOPER (0 – 2 years' experience) to join a global WEALTH-TECH Firm who build systems that underpins serious investment and asset management decisions.
This company's systems handle scale, security, and speed - and they're looking for a JUNIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER who's ready to learn, grow, and make an impact from day one.
Offering REMOTE WORK - however you MUST be living in SOUTH AFRICA - this JUNIOR DEVELOPER role offers a salary of R500K – R650K.
THE COMPANY:
With a 30 year track record of success, this is one of the world's most powerful WEALTH-TECH & INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Firm. Alongside their prowess in Investment & Asset Management, their technology systems are used by brokers, traders, and financial intermediaries, and global stock markets.
THE ROLE:
This isn't just another grad/junior Software Developer role where you fix bugs and disappear into a corner. At this firm, you'll work on live systems that move money, data, and markets - with the guidance of senior developers and solution architects who've built systems for some of the most demanding financial environments in the world.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
A degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Economics (or similar technical/numerical discipline) is essential.
Demonstrated coding ability - whether in C#, .NET, C++, Python, or any other strong programming language.
A genuine passion for technology and problem-solving (show us your GitHub, projects, or research).
Curiosity about cloud services and modern development practices.
WHY THIS ROLE IS A BIG DEAL:
Learn from the best: This senior team has delivered mission-critical systems to blue-chip clients and financial institutions. You'll get hands-on mentorship, not just a training manual.
Build things that matter: Your work won't sit in a drawer. You'll help build scalable, secure systems that power real financial services used by thousands of people.
Accelerated career path: We're not hiring you to stay "junior" for long. Prove yourself, and you'll grow into a mid-level developer role quickly.
Work with modern tech: While the firm uses Microsoft technologies (C#, .NET, Azure), they value strong fundamentals more, so if you've got a background in C++ or Python, you'll adapt fast.
Impact and ownership: You'll be trusted to take ownership of components, contribute ideas, and see your work in production early.
Exposure to cutting-edge projects in fintech, asset management, and cloud-based systems is on offer from day 1.
A culture that rewards curiosity, experimentation, and initiative.
managers/team leaders, financial advisers
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We are looking for insurance agents with a background in group cover/stop order/parsel/government business MAINLY. (All over the country including team leaders/managers)
If it is newbies, we need team leaders in area first, we are not appointing anybody that has less than 2 years exp on their own in an area.
Must have matric certificate
Own transport, must be able to see clients, as long as they can get to appointments it is fine.
DOFA date is applicable so they need RE5 or NQF 5 if required.
Relevant CPD etc also required
We will employ private, BUT they need a proven track record plus more than 2 yrs exp. OR a good reason why they can sell in the private market.
We are looking for people who knows the business and can build their own teams without someone to hold their hand.
Strick sales targets will be enforced.
We pay 100 commission, but have a couple of income streams including funeral, group cover, life, short term etc.
We pay on a sliding scale, depending on performance but you can easily earn more than 40K if you stick to the requirements and targets.
Junior BI DEVELOPER / SQL DEVELOPER – kick start your career in Investment Management – REMOTE (S...
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This is a golden opportunity for a Junior BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE / SQL DEVELOPER to kick start your career in INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT and gain expertise in global Financial Markets Technology (Wealth-Tech).
This Junior BI DEVELOPER / SQL DEVELOPER offers 100% REMOTE WORK (South Africa) and offers a salary of R500K – R600K.
THE COMPANY:
A global FINANCIAL MARKETS TECHNOLOGY and INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT firm headquartered in London, with operations in South Africa and several other international markets. The company delivers investment services to private clients, financial intermediaries, and institutions worldwide, while also developing advanced Financial Market Trading Applications used by brokers, traders, and global stock exchanges.
ABOUT YOU:
You will be a Computer Science or BCom graduate (ideally Microsoft Certified, but that's not essential) with a keen interest in Financial Markets / Investment Management. You must be truly passionate about tech and open to a steep learning curve.
THE ROLE:
Joining a skilled Business Intelligence / SQL Development Team, you will receive extensive training in SSRS (Report Building), SQL Server, SSAS, Power BI (Dashboard and MI reporting), and Python.
You will also learn SQL application development, Integration development, and Data mapping.
Alongside this you will be taught Modern distributed architectures and design patterns, and a wide range of financial services enterprise systems and providers: Order Management Systems (OMS), Execution Management Systems (EMS), FIX Engines, Client System of Record (CSR), CRM, Portfolio Accounting, Market Data Providers (Bloomberg etc), Bank and Custodian integrations.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Degree in Computer Science or BCom, or equivalent qualifications.
Ideally Microsoft Certified (but not essential).
Some programming proficiency in SQL or Python or C#
JUNIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER – Grow your career GLOBAL WEALTH-TECH and INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FIRM – ...
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This is a rare opportunity for a Junior Developer (0–2 years' experience) to join a global wealth-tech and investment management firm whose systems underpin real-world financial trading and asset-management decisions.
This Junior Software Developer role is fully remote (South Africa–based only) and offers a salary of R500K–R650K.
THE COMPANY:
A global independent wealth-tech and investment management firm headquartered in London, with operations in South Africa and several other international markets. The company delivers investment services to private clients, financial intermediaries, and institutions worldwide while also developing advanced Financial Market Trading Applications used by brokers, traders, and global stock exchanges.
You'll join a skilled team working on live systems that move money, data, and markets. This role suits someone passionate about technology, problem-solving, and financial markets.
THE ROLE:
As a Junior Software Developer, you'll work with experienced engineers to design and build systems that power large-scale financial operations and trading platforms. You'll gain real-world experience developing technology that moves money, data, and markets, learning from developers who've built global-scale financial systems for some of the most demanding environments in the world.
From day one, you'll contribute to feature development, automation initiatives, and performance enhancements that shape how global financial data is processed and managed. You'll write clean, efficient code, test and deploy solutions, and gain exposure to modern technologies and cloud-based systems.
You'll also explore AI-driven development, including exposure to LLMs and agentic systems that are transforming how financial technology operates. Working alongside skilled engineers, you'll apply modern tools and frameworks and develop the depth of experience needed to advance quickly in your software career.
THE REQUIREMENTS:
Degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics, Economics, or a similar technical/numerical discipline.
Demonstrated coding ability (C#, .NET, Python, C++, etc.).
Genuine passion for technology and financial markets.
Eagerness to learn quickly and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Financial Planning and Analysis Manager
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An innovative company in the financial services sector is seeking a
FP&A Manager
to join their team in
Johannesburg
.
As FP&A Manager, you will design and own the reporting ecosystem that powers smarter, faster, and more informed decisions. This role sits at the intersection of data, finance, and strategy - perfect for a professional fluent in Power BI, SQL and IFRS, who thrives in fast-paced environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build scalable, intuitive dashboards (e.g., in Power BI) tracking KPIs, financial health, and performance.
- Design and maintain automated reporting workflows for self-service analytics.
- Lead preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with IFRS and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure compliance and accuracy in reporting for regulated entities.
- Provide proactive financial insights and commercial decision support through data-driven dashboards.
- Partner with cross-functional teams (actuarial, risk, commercial, and technology) to translate complex results into clear business intelligence.
- Oversee reconciliations, variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and process improvements.
- Support regulatory submissions and external audits, embedding evolving IFRS standards into reporting.
Qualifications and Experience:
- CA (SA)
qualification is required. - 3+ years of experience in financial reporting, financial analysis, or business intelligence within financial services.
- Strong expertise in Power BI and SQL, with proven experience in automation and dashboard building.
- Knowledge of IFRS (insurance exposure advantageous).
- Strong data modelling and systems fluency (e.g., Xero, Syft, or similar).
- A commercially aware, analytical communicator who bridges finance and data to deliver clear, strategic insights.
Salary:
- R960,000 – R1,200,000 CTC / year, depending on experience.
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Financial Planning and Analysis Manager
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About the Role:
An exciting opportunity exists for a seasoned
FP&A Manager
to join a prominent mining group. This role is central to strengthening financial planning, analysis, and reporting to enable data-driven decisions across diverse operations. In alignment with the board's transformation strategy, preference will be given to suitably qualified female candidates.
Role Overview:
- Oversee and manage the full FP&A function across multiple mining sites.
- Design and refine financial models that drive both strategic initiatives and operational performance.
- Deliver accurate and insightful budgets, forecasts, and performance reports to leadership.
- Collaborate closely with operational teams and site stakeholders to ensure transparent and reliable reporting.
- Champion process enhancements and embed best practices in financial planning and analysis.
- Utilise tools such as HFM, TM1, SAP, and Power BI to provide meaningful reporting and insights.
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior executives, offering strategic financial input to guide key decisions.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Chartered Accountant (CA), CIMA, MBA, or Master's Degree in Economics/ Finance.
- 10+ years' experience
in finance, with a minimum of experience at
more than one mining operation
. - Proven track record of building strong stakeholder relationships in a mining environment.
- Advanced proficiency in HFM, TM1, SAP, and Power BI.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- A strategic thinker with a hands-on approach.
- Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable working in a complex mining environment.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
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Financial Planning and Analysis Manager
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Beyond Elevation is a small startup, it provides high priority consulting to innovative companies in the UK, US and South Africa. This is a unique chance for someone to join a small company, learn all the tricks and grow quickly within the company ranks.
We are looking for someone who can wear different hats but loves doing financial modelling, excel spreadsheets and business analysis.
Role Description
Working directly with the CEO this is a unique role and a golden opportunity to get in front of world's best innovative, tech companies and be part of a growing startup.
These are a musts for you to qualify for the role:
- You have to be hungry and pro-active.
- Great at MS Excel. You can build financial models using complex formulas.
- Financial analysis, creating and managing KPIs
- Can create Financial Models for businesses with Revenue models, P&L, CF and BS
- Understand accounting principles and able to reconcile accounts
- Create financial reports, presentation and analysis
- Be able to make sense of a lot of data
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or business administration
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or a related certification is a bonus
Looking forward to having you on board
We are a small company, salary is startup level at the begining, however, this will change in the very near future.
Apply only if you have all skills mentioned above.
Financial Planning and Analysis Manager
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Salary:
R 50 000,00 - R 70 000,00 CTC per month (depending on experience)
Location:
This role is based in Cape Town. It's currently remote, with a future goal of building a local office and moving to a hybrid working model.
Are you a fully qualified
CA(SA) or CGMA
who loves using financial data to provide strategic guidance? We're hiring a proactive FP&A Analyst for a fast-growing, global company. This is a new role where you'll be a key part of the team, influencing important business decisions.
Responsibilities
As the FP&A Analyst, you'll be a trusted finance partner to various teams, including commercial and operations. Your main duties will include:
- Providing insightful financial analysis on key performance indicators and trading performance.
- Supporting the biannual budgeting process, long-term planning, and monthly reporting.
- Developing and maintaining key financial models.
- Delivering clear, actionable insights on revenue, margin, and costs.
- Assisting with business cases and investment decisions.
Requirements
We're looking for a curious, analytical finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
- You must be a
fully qualified CA(SA) or CGMA
with proven experience in a financial planning or analysis role. - You should have strong Excel and modeling skills, and be able to confidently explain financial information to non-finance colleagues.
- A proactive and questioning mindset is essential.
- Experience with SQL, NetSuite, or a background in e-commerce is a bonus.