The Legends Agency

Senior Financial Manager / Head of Finance

The Legends Agency  •  Johannesburg, ZA (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

Senior Financial Manager / Head of Finance

Shape the financial strategy and operations of a fast-growing handset financing and connectivity platform.

Johannesburg, Fintech, 8am - 5pm, Market related

About Our Client

The client is a fast-growing handset financing and connectivity business that facilitates access to smartphones and mobile plans through cash-flow-based underwriting and telco partnerships. They operate multiple products supported by an internal funding vehicle and an automated device-level collections system.

The Role: Senior Financial Manager / Head of Finance

The Senior Financial Manager / Head of Finance oversees day-to-day financial management to ensure strong financial control, reporting accuracy, and capital efficiency. The role exists to manage budgeting, forecasting, treasury, and statutory compliance while providing strategic insight into profitability and liquidity. It contributes to the business by supporting the deployment of capital, managing risk, and scaling financial operations for a high-volume financing platform.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the full financial accounting function with 5-8 years of post-articles experience in finance.
  • Ensure all accounting entries comply with IFRS and internal control frameworks.
  • Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.
  • Prepare management accounts, variance analysis, and performance dashboards.
  • Monitor liquidity positions across entities and manage daily treasury operations.
  • Support the administration of funding facilities, repayments, and interest schedules.
  • Lead the budgeting cycle and track departmental spend.
  • Manage all internal and external audit processes and ensure statutory compliance.

About You

  • CA(SA) or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
  • 5–8 years post-articles experience in finance, ideally within fintech, telecom, or consumer credit.
  • Proven experience in management accounting, treasury, and statutory reporting.
  • Strong understanding of IFRS, cash flow management, and funding structures.
  • Experience with audit and financial systems such as ERP, Syspro, Sage, or Xero.
  • Highly analytical, detail-driven, and numerically strong.
  • Excellent communication and team-coordination skills.
  • Able to operate in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with a hands-on approach.
The Legends Agency

About The Legends Agency

Welcome to The Legends Agency!

We are a premier Employer of Record (EOR) partner dedicated to helping global businesses build and manage exceptional teams in South Africa.

Our comprehensive, full-service solutions empower organizations to navigate the complexities of local employment while ensuring compliance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

At The Legends Agency, we specialize in connecting international companies with top talent in South Africa, streamlining the hiring process, and managing payroll, compliance, and benefits seamlessly.

Our commitment to excellence ensures that our clients can focus on their core business while we handle the intricacies of workforce management.

Whether you’re looking to expand your team or establish a presence in the region, we provide tailored solutions that meet your unique needs. Let us help you create a legendary team that drives success and innovation.

We can save you money on salaries and social premiums and provide you with skilled English-speaking talent.

Explore more about our services at www.the-legends-agency.com or Mail us for details anthony.kettle@the-legends-agency.com.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Cape Town, ZA
Year Founded
2022
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