Group Finanical Manager

Job Description

My client in the non-profit space seeks an experienced CA(SA) Group Financial Manager to fill in a maternity cover contract role in their team. This role will provide strategic, specialised, and operational finance support to a group of non-profit companies across South and East Africa. The role enables efficient financial management, informed decision-making, and operational excellence Role reports to the Head of Finance, and offers the flexibility of a hybrid working model.

 

Why Join This Team?

• Join a purpose-driven organisation that provides financial leadership and strategic support across a network of non-profit entities in South and East Africa
• Offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful initiatives while ensuring strong governance, efficient financial operations, and compliance across the group

What you will be doing:

• Oversee accounting and reporting across all group entities
• Support year-end close and prepare/review annual financial statements and group consolidations
• Manage and resolve internal and external audit findings
• Oversee cash flow forecasting, beneficiary management, and payment approvals
• Support the annual budgeting process with finance business partners
• Develop and implement finance policies and procedures to address risks and audit findings
• Ensure compliance with financial, accounting, and regulatory standards
• Drive automation and digital efficiencies within finance systems
• Support group-wide finance projects and provide leadership to the finance team

What we are looking for:

• Chartered Accountant CA(SA) qualification
• 10+ years’ post-qualification experience,  with experience in a senior role
• Proven leadership, management, and accounting expertise
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong internal control and compliance capability
• Excellent communication, planning, and project management skills
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and collaborative with strong results orientation

Benefits and unique aspects:

• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful initiatives
• Exposure to a diverse group of non-profit entities
• Collaborative, values-driven team culture

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