Finance Shared Services Manager
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Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Not your typical Finance Manager role. This is a build lead and stabilise opportunity in a global business perfect for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and making things work.
Who is the client
Our client is a well-established global professional services organisation operating across the US Europe and emerging markets. They are transitioning part of their finance shared services function from abroad to South Africa and are looking to appoint a permanent Finance Shared Services Manager to lead this change.
What will you be doing:
This is a hands-on finance operations leadership role focused on shared services and consulting / project billing.
You will:
- Lead the transition of the finance shared services function from the abroad to South Africa
- Build and manage a local shared services team in South Africa
- Take ownership of AR AP consulting billing commissions and month-end processes
- Oversee and troubleshoot system integrations between project accounting and ERP systems
- Act as the link between Finance and IT to ensure data accuracy and process efficiency
- Improve controls processes and automation within the shared services environment
- Engage closely with internal stakeholders and international counterparts
What the role requires:
- Relevant degree in Finance Accounting or a related field
- Minimum 5 - 8 years experience in a shared services or outsourced consultancy environment
- Strong experience in project-based billing environments
- Solid understanding of ERP systems (NetSuite advantageous) and project accounting systems
- Good working knowledge of system integrations and finance process flows
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Whats in it for you:
- Permanent role within a global well-structured organisation
- Opportunity to lead and shape a shared services function in South Africa
- Flexible working arrangements and a people-centric culture
- Exposure to international operations and stakeholders
- A role that offers both operational ownership and process improvement opportunities
If you have not received feedback within two weeks of applying please consider your application unsuccessful.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
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About Company
CA Financial Appointments is a leading financial recruitment agency based in Cape Town. We seek out the best financial talent for our valued clients.
