Finance Business Partner - Lesaka (FinTech) at Lesaka Technologies

Purpose

• The Finance Business Partner will oversee and enhance the financial integrity, compliance, and operational efficiency of the Merchant Division. This includes:
• Managing internal & external audits
• Implementing and remediating SOX & control frameworks
• Preparing annual financial statements
• Leading monthly consolidation activities
• Balancing intercompany accounts
• Managing on charges across group entities
• Providing financial insight and governance to support divisional strategy
• This role acts as a key liaison between divisional finance teams, Group Finance, auditors, and operational leaders — ensuring accuracy, compliance, and disciplined execution.

Key Responsibilities

Audit Management

• Coordinate, prepare, and manage internal and external audits.
• Ensure timely completion of audits and effective resolution of findings.

SOX Controls & Governance

• Lead implementation, monitoring, and remediation of SOX and other internal controls.
• Address deficiencies and ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory standards.

Balance Sheet & Reconciliations

• Review balance sheet accounts and other recons for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.

Financial Statement Preparation

• Prepare accurate annual financial statements in line with required standards.
• Ensure integrity, completeness, and audit readiness.

Group Reporting & Data Collation

• Gather, validate, and consolidate financial information for Group reporting.
• Provide detailed insights and responses for group level requests.

Monthly Consolidation

• Manage monthly financial consolidation processes across the division.
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of divisional submissions.

Intercompany Accounting

• Balance and reconcile intercompany accounts.
• Resolve discrepancies and maintain alignment across group entities.
• On Charges & Cost Allocation
• Administer divisional on charges and cost allocations between companies.
• Ensure full traceability, compliance, and alignment with group policies.
• Ad hoc Finance Projects
• Support special projects, process improvements, and strategic finance initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Minimum 5 years in financial management or finance business partnering
• Strong experience in audit management & internal controls
• Experience implementing SOX or similar compliance frameworks
• Strong understanding of consolidation & intercompany accounting
• Proficiency in financial systems and advanced Excel skills

Preferred:

• Professional qualification: CA(SA), CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent
• Experience in group or multi‑entity environments
• Experience in fintech, payments, or merchant services

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem solving ability
• Excellent communication (written & verbal)
• Strong stakeholder management
• High organisational discipline and time management
• Ability to simplify complex financial information
• High accuracy, attention to detail, and control mindset
• Strong understanding of risk, governance, & compliance

Personal Attributes

• Integrity and professionalism
• Confidential and trustworthy
• Objective, calm, and balanced
• Highly organised and deadline driven
• Able to work across multiple entities and stakeholders
• Proactive and solutions orientated attitude