Financial Administration Manager

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg Metropolitan Area, South Africa Quest Staffing Solutions Full time R150 000 - R200 000 per year

We are seeking an experienced
Financial Administration Manager
to lead a team and oversee key financial systems, processes, and stakeholder relationships. The successful candidate will play a critical role in mitigating financial and reputational risk while supporting the business in achieving its strategic and operational targets.

Salary: R40,885.00

Duration: 6 months

Location: Sandton

Key Responsibilities

Operational & Financial Management

  • Ensure quality and turnaround standards—per service level agreements (SLAs) and legislation—are consistently met or exceeded through regular monitoring and proactive interventions.
  • Manage staff utilization, systems, processes, and operational/strategic expenses by forecasting needs and analysing reports and regulatory changes.
  • Continually enhance efficiency through effective productivity management, project execution, and innovation initiatives.
  • Ensure regulatory and audit requirements are met by reviewing reports, addressing audit findings, and implementing corrective actions.
  • Maintain alignment with business continuity plans through regular testing and awareness activities.

Strategic Planning & Execution

  • Translate divisional strategic objectives into 6–12 month operational plans and individual goals for team members.
  • Conduct ongoing workforce planning by assessing volumes, efficiencies, and potential risks, implementing contingencies as needed.
  • Review, update, and map policies and processes to ensure ongoing alignment with business requirements.

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Build and sustain strong, collaborative stakeholder relationships by understanding their needs and engaging regularly.
  • Improve stakeholder satisfaction by meeting SLAs, identifying opportunities for enhancement, and monitoring performance.
  • Provide stakeholders with accurate, timely insights through data analysis and monthly reporting.

Team Leadership & Performance Management

  • Foster a high-performance culture through regular meetings, feedback sessions, and effective staff motivation.
  • Allocate workloads effectively based on skills, capabilities, and business requirements.
  • Drive a culture of informed, solution-driven decision-making by encouraging information gathering and constructive dialogue.
  • Manage staff performance through clear performance agreements, ongoing feedback, recognition of excellence, and corrective action when needed.
  • Identify training and development needs for self and team to build future capability and ensure professional growth.
  • Encourage innovation, knowledge-sharing, and team engagement to support continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
  • 2-3 years of experience in financial management or a similar leadership role.
  • Strong knowledge of financial regulations, audit processes, and business risk management.
  • Proven leadership and stakeholder-management skills.

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