Fractional Finance Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Africa.

📋 Description

• Perform comprehensive monthly bookkeeping and reconciliations to guarantee precise reporting up to the balance sheet level.

• Handle all SARS e-filing submissions, including VAT returns, ensuring full compliance with South African tax laws and COIDA annual return mandates.

• Supervise the monthly payroll processing for a small team and ensure the secure execution of bank payment uploads.

• Lead the compilation of annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards.

• Facilitate a lean start-up model by effectively deploying and implementing cloud-based accounting systems and integrated online tools.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in a finance leadership or management position, particularly within an SME or start-up context.

• Proven experience in preparing financial statements and a comprehensive understanding of South African tax regulations.

• Ability to work autonomously and efficiently in a virtual, high-performance environment.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline is preferred.

• Professional accreditation (e.g., SAIPA or AGA(SA)) is a plus.

• Experience in the education or technology industries.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel at an advanced level.

• Familiarity with SARS e-Filing.

• Knowledge of cloud-based accounting systems (e.g., Xero, Sage One, or Zoho Books).

• Experience with online collaboration tools (e.g., Slack, Google Workspace, or Trello).

🏝️ Benefits

• A fractional, part-time position designed to provide autonomy and promote work-life balance.

• Become part of a dynamic EdTech company that prioritizes the innovative use of technology over conventional manual methods.

• Chance to shape the financial framework of a growing organization.