Group Finance Executive

Recruiter:

IBC Solutions

Job Ref:

RM/FE

Date posted:

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R2,0 M to R3,0 M, depending on experience

SUMMARY:
Group Finance Executive

POSITION INFO:

Company:
Our client is a market leading, JSE listed company, based in Johannesburg.

Remuneration:
R2,0 M to R3,0M, depending on experience

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the successful candidate will:
- Oversee operational financial management, finance systems, and processes for a JSE-listed organisation.
- Lead financial operations, including treasury, creditors, debtors, tax, stock, and fixed asset accounting.
- Drive finance transformation, digitalisation, and strategic business projects to support Group objectives.

Key Performance Areas:

Oversee preparation of monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and performance commentary.
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cost centre reporting to align with strategic goals.
Drive process improvements in financial operations, focusing on automation and data integrity.
Sponsor finance system upgrades and develop BI tools for real-time insights.
Provide financial leadership for business projects, including scenario modelling and investment appraisal.
Ensure efficient, compliant supplier payment processes and optimize working capital.
Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and treasury policies (e.g., forex, hedging).
Oversee customer credit risk, debtor days, and collection policies to protect cash flow.
Ensure accurate inventory valuation, stock control, and shrinkage analysis.
Manage fixed asset lifecycle, capital expenditure governance, and audit-ready registers.
Ensure tax compliance, tax planning, and SARS interactions.
Collaborate with Financial Executive – Reporting to ensure data integrity for external reporting.
Support CFO with board submissions, audits, and EXCO-level analysis.

Qualifications, Experience, and Personal Attributes Required:

Minimum: CA(SA)) or equivalent internationally recognised accounting designation.
Minimum 8 years managing large Finance Department in a listed company.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing large financial departments preferably in the wholesale, retail, manufacturing or logistics sectors.
Proven track record in managing cross-functional finance teams and delivering operational improvements.
Significant experience in finance-related projects, ERP/BI implementations, and process re-engineering.
Strong knowledge of corporate governance, risk management, and internal controls.
Strategic thinker with a commercial, results-driven mindset.
Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
High integrity, accountability, and ability to operate in a fast-paced, complex environment.

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