About the position
We are seeking a Mid-Level Finance Manager to join a dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong financial reporting expertise, excellent analytical skills, and experience in managing finance operations within a professional services or legal environment.
Key Responsibilities
As the Mid-Level Finance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring financial accuracy, transparency, and compliance across the firm. Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes in line with accounting standards and Legal Practice Council requirements
- Preparing and reviewing management accounts, budgets, and forecasts, providing variance analysis and actionable insights for leadership
- Overseeing trust account reconciliations, billing processes, and client account reporting in accordance with legal industry standards
- Managing cash flow forecasting, working capital, and financial controls to support operational stability and growth
- Developing dashboards and financial reporting tools to enhance transparency and support strategic decision-making
- Coordinating audit preparation and liaising with external auditors and regulatory bodies
- Monitoring and analysing key performance indicators (KPIs) such as collections efficiency, cost management, and profitability by client or division
- Driving process improvements and automation in financial reporting and data management
- Providing leadership and mentorship to junior finance staff
- Collaborating with operations and legal teams to align financial outcomes with the firm's strategic objectives
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (BCom preferred)
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a finance management or senior accounting role
- Proven financial reporting and management accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of accounting software and advanced Excel skills
- Excellent analytical and communication abilities
- Experience in a legal, collections, or professional services environment is advantageous
Desired Skills:
- Financial Reporting
- Analytical Skills
- Finance Management
- Legal Environment
- Financial Accuracy
- Transparency
- Compliance
- Accounting Standards
- Legal Practise Council
- Management Accounts
- Budgeting
- Budget Control
- Forecasting
- Variance Analysis
- Trust Account
- Reconcilliation
- Leadership
- Billing Processes
- Cash Flow Forecasting
- Financial Controls
- Dashboards
- Audit Preparation
- Cost Management
- Process Improvements
- Mentorship
Desired Work Experience:
- 5 to 10 years Middle / Department Management
Desired Qualification Level:
About The Employer:
Leading South African law firm specialising in litigation, debt recovery, and collections. With a strong reputation for excellence and integrity, they provide strategic legal and financial solutions to clients across diverse sectors.
