About the position
We are seeking an experienced Financial Administration Manager to lead a team and oversee key financial systems, processes, and stakeholder relationships. The successful candidate will play a critical role in mitigating financial and reputational risk while supporting the business in achieving its strategic and operational targets.
Salary: R40,885.00
Duration: 6 months
Location: Sandton
Key Responsibilities
Operational & Financial Management
- Ensure quality and turnaround standards-per service level agreements (SLAs) and legislation-are consistently met or exceeded through regular monitoring and proactive interventions.
- Manage staff utilization, systems, processes, and operational/strategic expenses by forecasting needs and analysing reports and regulatory changes.
- Continually enhance efficiency through effective productivity management, project execution, and innovation initiatives.
- Ensure regulatory and audit requirements are met by reviewing reports, addressing audit findings, and implementing corrective actions.
- Maintain alignment with business continuity plans through regular testing and awareness activities.
Strategic Planning & Execution
- Translate divisional strategic objectives into 6-12 month operational plans and individual goals for team members.
- Conduct ongoing workforce planning by assessing volumes, efficiencies, and potential risks, implementing contingencies as needed.
- Review, update, and map policies and processes to ensure ongoing alignment with business requirements.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and sustain strong, collaborative stakeholder relationships by understanding their needs and engaging regularly.
- Improve stakeholder satisfaction by meeting SLAs, identifying opportunities for enhancement, and monitoring performance.
- Provide stakeholders with accurate, timely insights through data analysis and monthly reporting.
Team Leadership & Performance Management
- Foster a high-performance culture through regular meetings, feedback sessions, and effective staff motivation.
- Allocate workloads effectively based on skills, capabilities, and business requirements.
- Drive a culture of informed, solution-driven decision-making by encouraging information gathering and constructive dialogue.
- Manage staff performance through clear performance agreements, ongoing feedback, recognition of excellence, and corrective action when needed.
- Identify training and development needs for self and team to build future capability and ensure professional growth.
- Encourage innovation, knowledge-sharing, and team engagement to support continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- 2-3 years of experience in financial management or a similar leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of financial regulations, audit processes, and business risk management.
- Proven leadership and stakeholder-management skills.
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Desired Skills:
- Finance manager
- Finance operations
- Finance Admin
- Financial Statement
