Head of Operations (Investment Firm)

About the position

Position open to all races!

• Play a central leadership role in a high-impact, deal-driven environment, with visibility across the full project finance lifecycle - from origination through to financial close and implementation.
• As a senior member of the team, you will operate across strategy, execution, and business management, working closely with leadership as a true right-hand and integrator across functions.
• The role offers the opportunity to shape internal systems, team culture, and business operations, making a tangible impact on the firm's growth and evolution.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The General Business Roles

1.1 Leadership of Back Office Team (Finance, HR and Legal)

• Oversee procurement through the Financial Manager
• Ensure statutory, POPI and PAIA compliance through the Head of Legal
• Ensure Labour Act and OHS compliance through HR
• Oversee recruitment, employee development and retention through HR

1.2 Facilities Management

• Office and landlord management
• Office administration (including reception)
• IT subcontractor management

1.3 Systems and Financial Oversight

• Ensure efficient and optimal use of the SAGE Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
• Oversee accounting within SAGE
• Manage financial reporting from SAGE
• Oversee financial audit processes

1.4 Compliance and Performance

• Ensure compliance with Tax and BBBEE requirements

• Oversee the performance management system

• Transactional Role

• Manage project accounting, including timesheets

• Manage proposal and tender systems (tracking and statistics)
• Prepare and review Proposal, Order and Project P&L reports
• Participate in proposal reviews
• Oversee vendor registration, supplier vetting, invoicing and project procurement through the Financial Manager
• Oversee subcontractor appointment and subcontracting through the Head of Legal and Financial Manager

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Cost control
• Company profit
• Profit per project
• Quality and timeliness of financial reporting
• Back Office employee performance and satisfaction
• Tax compliance
• BBBEE compliance
• Quality and timeliness of financial audits
• Effectiveness of the performance management system
• Quality of facilities management

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum:

• Relevant financial undergraduate qualification
• 8-12+ years' experience in professional services and consulting environment in a combination of finance, legal, and operations roles
• Experience working in a high-performance environment

Strongly Preferred:

• Experience across financial management, legal/commercial coordination, and HR or team leadership
• Professional qualification (CA(SA), MBA, LLB advantageous but not essential)

Desired Skills:

• General Manager
• Operations Management
• Corporate Finance Services

Desired Work Experience:

• More than 10 years

Desired Qualification Level:

• Degree