Fractional Finance Manager

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Fractional Finance Manager in South Africa.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to play a strategic role in supporting the growth of a scaling organization within a flexible, fully remote environment. Working closely with leadership, you will oversee core financial operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide critical financial insights that support informed business decisions. The role combines hands-on financial management with process improvement initiatives, leveraging modern cloud-based technologies to enhance efficiency and accuracy. You will have the autonomy to manage key financial functions while contributing to the development of a robust financial infrastructure. With a limited monthly time commitment, this position offers an ideal balance between professional impact and flexibility. It is particularly suited to a self-directed finance expert who thrives in agile, technology-driven environments.

• Manage end-to-end monthly bookkeeping activities, including reconciliations and financial reporting up to balance sheet level.
• Prepare accurate financial reports and provide insights to support business performance and strategic decision-making.
• Ensure full compliance with South African tax regulations, including VAT submissions, SARS e-filing requirements, and COIDA annual returns.
• Oversee payroll processing for a small team and manage treasury functions, including the secure preparation and loading of payments.
• Lead the preparation of annual financial statements and coordinate financial documentation in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
• Implement and optimize cloud-based accounting systems and financial processes to improve operational efficiency and scalability.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure effective internal controls within a remote working environment.
• Support leadership with financial planning, reporting, and process recommendations that strengthen the organization’s financial health.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a finance management, finance lead, or similar senior finance role.
• Proven experience working within SME, startup, or fast-growing business environments.
• Strong expertise in financial reporting, bookkeeping, reconciliations, and preparation of annual financial statements.
• In-depth knowledge of South African tax legislation, VAT compliance, SARS e-filing processes, and related statutory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively within a remote and highly autonomous environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience using cloud-based accounting platforms such as Xero, Sage One, Zoho Books, or similar systems.
• Familiarity with online collaboration and productivity tools such as Google Workspace, Slack, Trello, or equivalent platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Professional accreditation such as SAIPA, AGA(SA), or similar is advantageous.
• Previous experience within the education, technology, or EdTech sectors is considered a plus.

Benefits:

• Flexible fractional engagement requiring approximately 15 hours per month.
• Fully remote working arrangement with a strong emphasis on autonomy and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to influence and strengthen the financial framework of a growing organization.
• Exposure to innovative, technology-enabled financial operations and cloud-based systems.
• Collaborative and agile work environment that values efficiency, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Meaningful strategic involvement with leadership while maintaining schedule flexibility.
• Opportunity to contribute to the growth and long-term success of an evolving organization.