Finance and Payroll Specialist (French Speaking) (JB5425)
Randpark Ridge, Johannesburg
R28 000 - R32 000 CTC per month
Permanent
Fluent in French? Join a dynamic finance team supporting multiple African regions.
This role offers strong exposure to payroll, reporting, and financial admin.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar
2 or more years’ experience in a similar financial role
Fluent in French (essential) – regular collaboration with French-speaking regions
Sage experience and advanced Excel
Solid knowledge of accounting principles, payroll, and financial compliance
Ability to travel to West Africa on occasion
Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead payroll processing and onboarding admin across multiple regions
Collect, analyse, and interpret financial data for management use
Manage accounts receivable and payable functions
Prepare and maintain financial reports (P&L, balance sheets, cash flows)
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and performance monitoring
Ensure all financial processes meet regulatory, tax, and reporting standards
Conduct reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in records
Maintain proper documentation of invoices, receipts, and transactions
Provide financial support to business units across Africa
Support ongoing improvements and automation of financial procedures
Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.
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