Finance Team Leader

Recruiter:

Elite Search

Job Ref:

JHB001228/DS

Date posted:

Monday, June 22, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

40 000 Monthly

SUMMARY:
Role: Finance Team Lead
Location: Hybrid (Johannesburg based)

Our client is a successful and well known software company and they require an experienced Finance Team Lead. You will own your accounting cycle through to Management Accounts, supported by cash flow and accounts payable, while also overseeing the Accounts Receivable and credit vetting functions. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role suited to a finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can balance operational delivery with team development.

POSITION INFO:
Key responsibilities:

Accounting Through to Management Accounts

Financial Reporting & Controls: Oversee the end-to-end accounting cycle, month/year-end close, and IFRS/SA GAAP compliance. Produce rolling cash flow forecasts and monthly management accounts with variance analysis
Order-to-Cash (O2C): Manage invoicing, AR aging, collections, and billing disputes. Lead credit vetting, risk profiling, and bad debt provisioning
Accounts Payable & Assets: Approve supplier payment runs, expense claims, and fixed asset depreciation postings
Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and allocate workloads across a small AR, credit, and accounting team to meet critical deadlines
Governance & Auditing: Implement internal controls, ensure POPIA data compliance, and partner with internal/external auditors

Candidate requirements:

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (essential)
Minimum 5 years of experience in financial accounting, AR management, or credit control
Proven experience compiling Management Accounts and month-end reporting packs
Minimum 2 years in a supervisory or team leader role within a finance environment
Hands-on experience with credit vetting platforms
Professional qualification or part-qualification (SAICA, SAIPA, or CIMA) – advantageous

Skills & Competencies

Solid accounting knowledge up to Management Accounts level
Strong knowledge of the full AR cycle, credit underwriting, and NCA compliance
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, financial modelling)
Experience working with ERP and accounting systems
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Analytical mindset with high attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
A curious, growth-minded approach, with a genuine willingness to learn and adopt AI and automation tools that improve finance workflows and reporting

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