At Monocle, we believe work is more than just a job. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the world of finance, realise your potential, and build lasting relationships with ambitious, positive, like-minded people.

Monocle is an independent, people-centric consulting firm specialising in banking and insurance. We recognise that our people are our greatest asset, and that is why we do things differently.

Monocle offers:

Unparalleled growth and exposure: Monocle is uniquely positioned in the market to undertake projects across a wide spectrum of critical and exciting areas of the financial services industry. Our consultants deliver mission critical projects at the most prestigious banks and insurers in Johannesburg, Cape Town, London and Amsterdam.

Unlimited training and development: Investment in our people's development is at the heart of Monocle's company ethos. That is why we prioritise the upskilling of every employee.

Unique and vibrant company culture: At Monocle, we believe friends work better together than colleagues. We love nothing more than partaking in a wide variety of activities through our company sponsored clubs.

Ultra-competitive compensation: At Monocle, we want the best talent to join our team, so we understand that those individuals need to be recognised and rewarded for their true value.

What is Monocle:

Monocle is an industry-leading management consulting firm specialising in banking and insurance. Through our bespoke consultancy service, we work with leading banks and large financial institutions, in South Africa, UK and Europe, to transform the way these institutions do business by implementing innovative and results-driven solutions. Monocle's services are highly sought after in the industry for the delivery of mission critical projects, as our versatile knowledge of banking, data systems, quantitative experience and strategic insight allows us to provide a unique service to our clients.

What we are looking for:

Monocle is looking for a Financial Manager to join our internal finance team managing the finances and financial operations of a growing International consulting group firm. This position reports directly to the Finance Partner and Group CFO.

The Financial Manager will be responsible for a broad range of financial, reporting, compliance, and operational activities across the group.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate's responsibilities will include:

• Preparing, reviewing, and analysing annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and management reports across all group entities

• Reviewing daily bank reconciliations, payments, and expense processes across the group

• Overseeing the full payroll function

• Preparing the group's consolidated annual financial statements

• Managing and reviewing the monthly and annual B-BBEE audit process

• Coordinating and managing the external audit process across the group

• Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and overseeing fixed asset management

• Reviewing monthly and quarterly VAT and PAYE submissions for all group companies, ensuring timely filing with the relevant tax authorities

• Preparing provisional and corporate income tax packs for submission to the relevant tax authorities

• Implementing and strengthening internal control systems as the group grows and evolves

• Supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the group

• Responding to ad hoc financial queries and information requests

• Conducting international tax and regulatory research where required

Additional responsibilities include, but is not limited to the following:

• Drive consistency, accuracy and timely reporting across the group in a high paced environment

• Engaging and communicating effectively with partners and senior stakeholders

• Managing and developing team members effectively where applicable

The successful candidate must:

• Have a CA(SA) qualification (newly qualified)

• Have strong (Advanced) Microsoft Excel skills

• Desire to enter a career in Financial Management

• Analytical, attention to detail, performance driven with a passion to succeed and grow

• Excellent communication skills

The ideal Financial Manager also:

• Is able to work in a dynamic environment where one day never looks like another.

• Is enthusiastic in their approach to their work.

• Has a hands-on approach and is not afraid to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in.

• Regards themselves as a high performer.

• Is an excellent communicator with exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• Works well under pressure to meet team objectives.

• Is sociable and enjoys interacting with others, both at work and at social events.

• Works well independently and in a team.

• Shares Monocle's values.