Shared Services Manager

Durban - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Reference: JHB002879-JK-1

On the hunt for a Finance Manager in KZN!

Duties & Responsibilities

This is a senior-level finance leadership opportunity for a commercially astute CA(SA) to step into a nationally influential shared services function. The role carries full accountability for the operational and strategic performance of finance shared services with direct impact on cost efficiency financial control and service delivery across a complex group environment. It is designed for a finance leader who understands how to turn structure systems and standards into measurable business performance not just process compliance.

Operating at the centre of Group Finance this position demands a blend of technical depth leadership maturity and operational discipline. The mandate is clear: build scalable finance operations enforce strong governance and elevate the quality speed and reliability of financial services across the organisation.

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Duties:

Develop and execute the Finance Shared Services strategy
Define implement and manage Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and KPIs
Drive continuous improvement across systems processes and service delivery
Oversee monthly financial close processes in line with IFRS
Manage Accounts Payable and Fixed Assets functions
Ensure strong internal controls and compliance with corporate policy
Lead centralised creditors and fixed assets functions
Oversee reconciliations payment cycles and asset capitalisation
Resolve internal and external stakeholder finance queries
Review and analyse cash flow forecasts and investigate variances
Provide oversight and guidance on tax compliance and tax-related decisions
Lead month-end and year-end reporting processes
Liaise with internal and external auditors
Build lead and develop high-performing finance shared services teams
Drive performance management succession planning and team capability development

Job Experience & Skills Required:
Qualifications:

Matric (Grade 12)
BCom or BCom Honours in Accounting or equivalent.
Professional qualification CA(SA).

Experience:

37 years relevant financial and management experience
Minimum of 5 years in a management or supervisory capacity
Proven experience working in SAP environments (preferably SAP R/3 FI SD MM modules)
Strong working knowledge of IFRS Income Tax and VAT legislation
Advanced Microsoft Excel capability
Demonstrated exposure to fixed assets creditor management and tax compliance

Skills & Competencies:

Strategic and operational leadership capability
Strong analytical and financial problem-solving skills
High attention to detail and process discipline
Ability to influence stakeholders at all organisational levels
Strong people management and coaching ability
Resilience under pressure and strong deadline management
High ethical standards and commitment to governance

If you have not had any response in two weeks please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

Package & Remuneration

R- R

Required Experience:

Manager

Reference: JHB002879-JK-1On the hunt for a Finance Manager in KZN!Duties & ResponsibilitiesThis is a senior-level finance leadership opportunity for a commercially astute CA(SA) to step into a nationally influential shared services function. The role carries full accountability for the operational a...