Lead Manager Finance Operations

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description

  • Drive Finance Operations participation in key business, product and sales
  • Ensuring smooth operations, accurate and timely internal and statutory reporting
About Our Client
This global technology company empowers small and medium-sized businesses by providing innovative cloud-based software solutions that simplify accounting, payroll, HR, and financial management. With a strong focus on helping businesses thrive, it delivers tools that enhance efficiency, ensure compliance, and support growth-enabling customers to focus more on their goals and less on administrative complexity.

Key Responsibilities
  • You'll be accountable for managing the full R2R (Record-to-Report) lifecycle, ensuring month-end processes are completed with precision and on schedule, while delivering meaningful analysis on financial trends.
  • The role requires close coordination with country-specific Financial Controllers on budgeting, forecasting, and statutory financial statements, ensuring alignment with local accounting standards and compliance requirements.
  • You will also oversee audit activities, conduct balance sheet reviews, and lead efforts to refine and enhance financial processes.
  • As a regional finance expert, you'll support leadership decisions, provide operational finance insight, and foster collaboration across teams-all while mentoring team members and nurturing strong internal relationships.
  • Key priorities include maintaining robust processes, timely and precise reporting-both internal and statutory-strong control frameworks, and contributing to broader strategic goals and key initiatives.
The Successful Applicant
  • We're seeking a seasoned and qualified finance expert with hands-on experience managing complex R2R operations and external reporting.
  • The ideal candidate will be adept at working across different regions, navigating varying regulatory landscapes, and engaging effectively with senior stakeholders.
  • Key strengths should include strong analytical thinking, a proactive approach to governance and compliance, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
  • Previous involvement in audits, familiarity with local GAAP, and leadership or mentoring experience will be highly advantageous.
  • CA(SA) qualification
  • Experience working in a large matrix organisation
  • Ideally also come from a subscription-based organisation
  • Audit and statutory accounting experience required
  • Strong stakeholder development
  • Self-starter
What's on Offer
Opportunity to join a purpose-led, tech-driven company that supports business growth through innovative solutions. You'll find opportunities for career development, global collaboration, flexibility, inclusion, and work-life balance.
Contact
Ryan Olver
Quote job ref
JN-062025-6762771
Phone number
+27113038310

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1444456
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned