Finance Process Manager
Faircape
Cape Town, Western Cape
Permanent
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Posted 20 March 2025

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Job Description

The Faircape Group constitutes a group of companies with interests in a number of activities including Healthcare, Retirement Holdings, Telecommunications, and an ISP, Utility Management and infrastructure installation, Property Management, and related activities.

We are seeking a highly organised and experienced Finance Processing Manager whose role focusses on identifying and implementing process optimisations to enhance workflow, reduce errors, and ensure compliance with financial regulations. By cross-verifying financial data and streamlining operations, the Finance Process Manager helps the finance team achieve higher productivity and accuracy. 

The role acts as a key driver of continuous improvement, working across departments to integrate processes and improve overall financial performance.

What We Offer:

At Faircape, we value our employees and offer a range of benefits, including:
Quarterly performance bonuses to reward your hard work.
Long service leave for dedicated employees.
Onsite Barista – enjoy free coffee! ☕
Subsidised vending machine snacks for those quick energy boosts.
Discounts on our internet (ISP) packages to keep you connected.
Fixed flexi-time between 07:00 - 18:00, allowing work-life balance.
Subsidised parking, making your commute easier.

If you are looking for a collaborative working environment then this will be the perfect opportunity for you. 

Key Responsibilities:

Process Optimisation:

  • Assess and optimise financial workflows to ensure smooth, efficient operations and eliminate bottlenecks.
  • Work closely with the finance team to establish checks and balances, ensuring that all tasks are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Streamline financial processes and ensure that tasks are carried out efficiently, reducing redundant or unnecessary steps.
  • Develop and implement standardised procedures for common financial tasks to improve consistency and reliability across teams.
  • Regularly monitor and assess the effectiveness of implemented changes to ensure they are achieving the desired impact.
  • Provide leadership with insights into process challenges, data trends, and opportunities for further optimisation.

Collaboration & Training:

  • Provide ongoing support to staff by identifying training needs, and ensuring team members are equipped to handle their tasks correctly.
  • Act as a resource for resolving complex financial issues and assist staff with overcoming any challenges related to their work.
  • Ensure staff are aware of and adhere to updated processes and best practices, fostering an environment of continuous learning.
  • Collaborate with various departments to ensure alignment and integration of finance processes across the organisation.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

  • Post Graduate Degree in Finance, Accounting, Project management, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Business Process Management certification advantageous e.g. Lean, Sigma, Oracle and  Business analysis
  • Professional Certifications such as CA(SA) or CIMA are highly desirable.

Experience: 

  • Experience with financial workflow automation tools
  • Professional Experience: Previous in finance, with at least 2 years focused on process optimisation or quality control.
  • Process Improvement: Demonstrated experience in process mapping and implementing enhancements within financial operations.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven ability to work across various departments to streamline financial processes.

Knowledge, skills and attributes (KSAOs):


Knowledge:

  • Comprehensive understanding of South African financial regulations and accounting standards.
  • Familiarity with process improvement methodologies like Lean or Six Sigma.

Skills and Attributes:

  • Analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Advanced skills in Excel and financial data analysis.
  • Project management abilities, including multitasking and meeting deadlines.
  • Meticulous attention to detail for accurate financial cross-verification.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • High integrity and professionalism.
  • Adaptability and resilience under pressure.
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.

Specific Requirements

  • Solid and positive written references
  • Clear health record
  • Clear credit record
  • No criminal record

We offer Barista produced coffee available all day to all our staff at Claremont.

Normal working hours are Mondays to Fridays from 08h00 until 17h00 with a 45-minute lunch break. The company allows employees, by approval of the direct manager, to work flexi-time between 07h00 and 18h00.

With centrally located and modern offices just across from Cavendish in Claremont, Faircape offers a market-related salary from R 60,000 Cost to Company 

To see more about Faircape and what we have to offer go and look at our wonderful website - https://faircape.co.za/why-work-with-us/

Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.