Fractional Finance Manager

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Fractional Finance Manager supporting an EdTech company in financial operations. Responsible for bookkeeping, compliance, payroll, and financial statements on a part-time basis.

Posted 5/9/2026contractRemote • 🇿🇦 South AfricaMid-LevelSenior💰 $NaN per hourWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute full-function monthly bookkeeping and reconciliations, ensuring accurate reporting up to the balance sheet level.
Manage all SARS e-filing submissions, including VAT returns, and ensure full compliance with South African tax legislation and COIDA annual return requirements.
Oversee the monthly payroll processing for a small team and manage the secure loading of bank payments.
Lead the preparation of annual financial statements, ensuring adherence to relevant accounting standards.
Support a lean start-up model through the smart deployment and implementation of cloud-based accounting systems and integrated online tools.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a finance lead or management role, specifically within an SME or start-up environment.
Proven track record in preparing financial statements and a deep understanding of South African tax laws.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively in a virtual, high-output setting.
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is preferred.
Professional registration (e.g., SAIPA or AGA(SA)) is advantageous.
Experience within the education or technology sectors.
Advanced Microsoft Excel.
SARS e-Filing.
Cloud-based Accounting Systems (e.g., Xero, Sage One, or Zoho Books).
Online Collaboration Tools (e.g., Slack, Google Workspace, or Trello).

Benefits

Comp & perks

A fractional, part-time arrangement designed to offer autonomy and work-life balance.
Join an evolving EdTech firm that values the smart application of technology over traditional manual processes.
Opportunity to influence the financial architecture of a scaling organisation.

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Hard Skills & Tools

bookkeepingfinancial statements preparationpayroll processingVAT returnsSARS e-Filingcloud-based accounting systemsadvanced Microsoft Excelcompliance with South African tax lawsreconciliationsCOIDA annual return

Soft Skills

independent workeffective communicationleadershiporganizational skillsability to work in a virtual settinghigh-output performanceteam managementproblem-solvingadaptabilitycollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in FinanceBachelor’s Degree in AccountingSAIPAAGA(SA)