Finance Accounting jobs in South Africa

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 12 January 2026

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Location: Sunninghill

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Position: Senior Manager Finance Business PartnerPosition/Task Grade: EEE-BANDDepartment: FinanceBusiness Unit: Business SupportReporting to the General Manager, Office of the GE, the Senior Manager Finance Business Partner will be responsible to provide strategic financial leadership and drive long-term financial sustainability through a strategic partnership with the business.

Behavioural:

• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Trustworthiness
• Emotional maturity

Leadership:

• Business acumen
• Customer orientation
• Results orientation
• Business leadership
• Relationship building
• Strategic alignment

Knowledge:

• Cost Control (Level 4)
• External Requirements and Governance (Level 4)
• Financial Analysis and Management Reporting (Level 4)
• Financial Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting (Level 3)
• Financial Risk Assessment (Level 4)
• Internal Control (level 3)
• Legislative Financial Regulations (level 4)
• International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Accounting Processes (Level 4)

• Analytical
• Customer orientation
• General management
• Interpersonal
• Project management
• Accountability
• Influence and persuasion
• Communication and engagement
• Judgement and decision making
• Negotiation and conflict resolution

• Provide strategic direction, objectives and leadership for Finance.
• Provide strategic direction for long-term financial sustainability.
• Establish strategic partnerships with group executives and the business.
• Direct sound financial governance and risk management.
• Be accountable for Finance Business Centres’ performance.

• Chartered Accountant (CA) SA at NQF level 8 with 480 credits

• South African Institute for Chartered Accountants (SAICA)

• 10 years financial management and planning, leadership role in a large accounting/commercial organisation or extensive experience in financial management/senior professional role in a large commercial organisation.

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