Job Description

Lexdan Select is assisting a fintech company in their search for a Financial Operations Lead, based in Sandton.
Duties and responsibilities:

• End-to-End Reconciliation: Own and manage the full reconciliation lifecycle for event-related payment flows, including ticketing and cashless systems.
• Event Settlement: Oversee and validate the settlement process with event organizers. Confirm fund flows, reconcile commissions & fees, and payouts to ensure accurate disbursements and realizing of total revenue.
• Treasury and Banking: Lead daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliation processes between the payment platform, bank accounts, and third-party payment gateways.
• Cash Management: Supervise event cash management, including onsite recons and being the point-of-contact for cash teams over weekends. Provide training and troubleshooting issues in real time.
• Systems and Controls: Collaborate with internal product and engineering teams to automate reconciliation and reporting tools. Improve existing systems and contribute to the rebuilding of the treasury framework.
• Audit and SOP Compliance: Maintain and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) for reconciliation, audit trails, settlement protocols, and reporting.
• Cross-functional Communication: Serve as a financial liaison in event escalations. Report back to Customer Success and Executive teams regarding any event related queries.
• Commercial Contribution: Provide input into the commercials of the events by:

• Reviewing quoting structures to ensure cost recovery.
• Monitoring and improving margin performance on events.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field. CIMA/SAIPA/SAICA articles advantageous.
• 3-5 years of experience in financial operations or financial analysis roles, preferably in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.
• Experience in the events, fintech, SaaS, or payment processing industries is a bonus.
• High proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets, with experience in building automated reconciliation processes.
• Comfortable using or adapting to financial systems, CRMs, or ERP platform
• Proven experience in building, implementing, or improving financial systems, whether through automation, system integrations, or process enhancements.

For more information please contact:
Jake Rubin