Temp: Creditors Clerk

Location: JohannesburgEmployment Type: Full-Time | Senior ManagementIndustry: Technology | Group Finance | International OperationsWatersEdge Solutions is partnering with a growing international technology business to find an experienced Head of Finance to take full ownership of its group finance function.Based in Mauritius and reporting directly to executive leadership, this is a genuinely hands-on senior finance role spanning multiple international entities. You’ll be responsible for everything from financial reporting, consolidations, cash flow and payroll through to tax, audits, Xero governance and the financial setup of new entities as the group expands.About the RoleThe Head of Finance will have end-to-end responsibility for the finance function across entities in Mauritius, South Africa and the UK, as well as new entities established as the business expands internationally.You’ll operate as both a strategic finance partner to leadership and the person ultimately accountable for the accuracy and integrity of the underlying finance function. This means remaining close to the detail while providing the financial insight, analysis and recommendations needed to support business decisions.You’ll lead a small internal finance team, manage outsourced finance providers across different regions and take ownership of relationships with in-country auditors through to Annual Financial Statements sign-off.Key ResponsibilitiesTake full ownership of the finance function across multiple international entities.Provide strategic financial guidance, reporting and recommendations to executive leadership and the Board.Own monthly management accounts, group consolidations and annual financial statements.Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, including IFRS.Produce and interpret budgets, cash flow, AP, AR and expense reporting.Own the complete invoicing cycle, including client and intercompany invoicing and revenue recognition.Manage debtors, creditors, collections, payment runs and overall group cash flow.Manage banking relationships, foreign exchange exposure and intercompany funding.Take ownership of Xero across the group, including chart of accounts, user access, workflows, integrations and data integrity.Ensure clean, accurate and fully reconciled ledgers across all entities.Drive finance process improvement, automation and adoption of appropriate financial technologies.Own multi-jurisdiction payroll, including statutory deductions, filings, employee tax obligations, benefits and reimbursements.Manage outsourced finance provi https://www.executiveplacements.com/Jobs/H/Head-of-Finance-1328638-Job-Search-09-15-2026-12-44-23-PM.asp?sid=gumtree