Available Openings at Robert Walters

• An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Record to Report Finance Manager to join a forward-thinking organisation based in Cape Town. This pivotal role is designed for someone who thrives on ensuring financial accuracy, driving process improvements, and nurturing high-performing teams within a shared services environment.
• You will be at the heart of financial operations, working with commercial business partners and agency teams to deliver financial reporting and insightful analysis.
• As the Record to Report Finance Manager, you will play an integral part in shaping the financial landscape of the organisation’s shared service centre. Your day-to-day responsibilities will see you collaborating closely with commercial business partners to deliver accurate monthly reporting packs that provide valuable insights into business performance.
• You will take ownership of account reconciliations and trial balance preparation while leading balance sheet reviews that underpin sound decision-making. In this role, you will also review system entries for accuracy, oversee intercompany accounts, and ensure all statutory reporting obligations are met promptly.
• Your leadership skills will come to the fore as you guide an engaged RTR team towards excellence through mentoring, training, and fostering a customer-centric approach.
• By supporting budgeting cycles, facilitating process automation projects, and acting as a trusted advisor to business leaders, you will help drive continuous improvement across all aspects of the finance function.
• Collaborate with Commercial Finance Business Partners and agency teams to deliver comprehensive monthly financial reporting packs and insightful commentaries that inform business decisions.
• Analyse complex financial data in partnership with agency stakeholders, providing clear insights into trends, variances, and areas for operational improvement.
• Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and completeness of all monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in line with agreed group policies and processes.
• Complete detailed account reconciliations, prepare trial balance reports, and lead balance sheet reviews alongside Commercial Finance Business Partners.
• Review and approve entries into finance systems while overseeing intercompany accounts to ensure alignment and prevent discrepancies.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Record to Report (RTR) team by fostering a collaborative culture focused on quality service delivery.
• Provide guidance on best practices in financial processes, compliance requirements, and internal controls to ensure high-quality execution across the team.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities by assisting with budget uploads into finance systems and tracking performance against targets.
• Facilitate process improvement initiatives within RTR processes by championing automation projects that enhance efficiency while maintaining rigorous controls.
• Act as the primary point of contact for business leaders regarding RTR matters, building strong relationships with stakeholders to align financial support with organisational goals.

What you bring:

• The ideal candidate for the Record to Report Finance Manager position in Cape Town brings substantial experience from roles involving complex financial reporting within large-scale organisations operating under IFRS standards.
• Your background includes hands-on involvement in shared service centres where you have successfully navigated multi-stakeholder environments requiring sensitivity to different cultures.
• You are adept at leveraging ERP platforms—ideally NetSuite—and possess advanced Excel capabilities that enable you to analyse data efficiently. Your interpersonal strengths allow you to build trust-based relationships across teams while guiding others through change initiatives aimed at improving processes or controls.
• Experience gained within media or digital industries would be beneficial but is not mandatory; what matters most is your ability to apply sound judgement when interpreting regulations or managing audits. Above all else, your enthusiasm for learning new systems or approaches ensures you remain adaptable as business needs evolve.
• Hold a professional accounting qualification such as CA(SA), ACCA or equivalent with 5–10 years’ post-qualification experience in a financial controller or similar capacity within an IFRS environment.
• Demonstrate proven experience working in an international shared service centre setting where cross-cultural communication is essential.
• Possess deep knowledge of ERP systems—experience with NetSuite is highly desirable—and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis.
• Showcase excellent interpersonal skills including communication, influencing, collaboration, relationship-building abilities across diverse global teams.
• Bring prior exposure to the media or digital sectors which would be considered advantageous but not essential for success in this role.
• Display a passion for continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for process automation or control enhancements within finance operations.
• Exhibit strong analytical thinking combined with attention to detail when reviewing reconciliations or preparing statutory reports.
• Be fluent in English; additional language skills are welcomed as they support effective communication across regions.
• Demonstrate commitment to supporting audits by providing timely information during both internal and external audit processes.

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• A globally recognised engineering company in mining and mineral processing is seeking a Key Account Manager to drive aftermarket growth and deepen customer relationships.
• The role includes managing strategic accounts, identifying new business opportunities, delivering high service standards, and supporting ongoing business development and operational improvements.
• As a Key Account Manager, you will drive aftermarket growth by building strong relationships with mining clients, both existing and new. You’ll engage with mine operators, understand their needs, and deliver tailored technical solutions.
• The role involves expanding service contracts, identifying new business opportunities, managing complex sales cycles, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Frequent site visits (domestic and occasional international) and collaboration with internal teams are key to your success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain relationships with mining clients, identifying growth opportunities.
• Manage strategic accounts and expand service contract portfolios.
• Coordinate with internal teams to support sales and service delivery.
• Visit sites regularly and support clients proactively.
• Identify process improvements and share best practices.

Key Requitements:

• 3–5 years sales experience within mining/mineral processing.
• At least 2 years experience in customer relations.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Proactive, results-driven approach with strong follow-through.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently while achieving sales targets.

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About the Role:

• As a Recruitment Manager (Commerce & Industry) you will be taking responsibility for the profitability and business activities of your team, you’ll help us to continually grow Robert Walters by promoting our brand to existing and prospective clients and candidates alike. We’re looking for someone who can lead by example, placing quality candidates with our clients and supporting your team to achieve and exceed their financial and KPI targets.
• We’re proud of our culture and of all the people who make this such a friendly, fun and vibrant place to work. People here are supportive, positive and collaborative.
• We welcome fresh thinking, and we encourage everyone, at every level, to share their ideas. We’re focused on the future too - for our clients, for our business and for our people.

Who You Are:

• Identify new recruitment consultants, giving everyone in the team the training and support they need to thrive and achieve their targets
• Help carry out salary reviews and bonus allocations, identifying opportunities to improve individual performances
• Optimise growth opportunities and generate new business by networking, promoting the brand, gathering market information and making business development calls
• Use your in-depth knowledge of each client’s organisation to ensure they’re allocated the right consultants
• Source and select appropriate candidates as well as managing the team’s active and inactive candidate pool
• Develop and implement short and long-term recruitment campaigns on behalf of your clients, keeping in close contact with them to build positive, proactive relationships

Local requirements

• The ability to align day-to-day plans with long-term goals
• A commitment to self-development, a drive to make things happen and a target-driven approach
• The entrepreneurial spirit it takes to optimise new opportunities and harness new ideas
• Excellent problem-solving skills, a commercial focus and plenty of initiative
• An understanding of how to motivate, challenge and turn team members into leaders

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Respond to user queries via ticketing system, email, or phone in a timely and professional manner.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, network, and application issues.
• Install, configure, and maintain desktop systems, laptops, printers, and other office equipment.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and system access in Active Directory and company systems.
• Escalate unresolved issues to appropriate technical teams.
• Document incidents, solutions, and updates in the help desk system.
• Support remote users and ensure secure connectivity (e.g., VPN, remote desktop).
• Assist in onboarding/offboarding processes including setting up new equipment and user accounts.
• Maintain IT inventory and ensure assets are properly tracked.
• Contribute to improving internal IT processes and user support documentation.

Core Technical Skills

• Proven experience in a Help Desk or IT Support role.
• Strong knowledge of Windows and/or macOS operating systems.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office 365, network troubleshooting, and ticketing systems.
• Good understanding of IT security principles and user access controls.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Relevant IT certifications (e.g., CompTIA A+, ITIL, Microsoft) are a plus.

Who You Are

• You take ownership - you finish what you start and drive outcomes
• You’re a problem solver who enjoys moving from issue to solution
• You work well with others and value clear communication
• You care about detail, quality, and doing things properly
• You can prioritise and stay focused in a fast-paced environment

WHAT YOU WILL GET

• Competitive, market-related salary
• Clear career growth opportunities within a fast-growing premium brand
• A beautiful, high-end working environment
• Daily, nutritious lunch provided by our in-house canteen

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• A leading transport and logistics organisation, based in the East Rand, is seeking a Group Finance Manager to oversee the financial management of a multi-entity group.
• The role will take ownership of group financial reporting, consolidations, and management accounts, ensuring accurate and timely reporting across all entities while providing strategic financial insights and analysis to senior leadership to support effective decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee monthly management accounts across all group entities, including commentary and financial analysis for executive leadership.
• Manage group financial reporting and consolidations, ensuring accuracy and compliance across multiple legal entities.
• Oversee the month-end close process across the group, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Maintain robust financial controls and reconciliations, including intercompany balances and operational system reconciliations.
• Provide financial insights and performance analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process, monitoring performance against targets and identifying variances.
• Oversee external audit processes, including preparation of audit files and engagement with auditors for both standalone and consolidated audits.
• Ensure full tax compliance, including VAT, provisional tax and year-end tax submissions.
• Manage banking authorisations and financial governance processes across the group.
• Lead, mentor and develop the finance team, driving accountability, collaboration and high performance.

Key Requirements

• CA(SA) qualification with a minimum of 5+ years’ post-articles experience (outside of audit).
• Proven experience in a Group Finance Manager role within a multi-entity environment.
• Strong experience in group consolidations and group financial reporting is essential.
• Demonstrated experience producing management accounts and financial reporting for multiple entities.
• Experience managing month-end close processes across group structures.
• Strong background in intercompany reconciliations and multi-entity accounting.
• Experience managing external audits and financial statement preparation.
• Solid knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Strong understanding of tax compliance, VAT and regulatory reporting.
• Proven team leadership and stakeholder management capability.

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• Our client, a leading organization in the industrial, manufacturing, and retail sectors, is seeking an accomplished Human Capital Executive to lead the implementation of its human capital strategy.
• This strategic role focuses on strengthening people practices to enhance employee performance, attract top talent, support individual growth, and retain key employees while ensuring workforce initiatives align with the organization’s long-term growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the human capital strategy in alignment with organizational goals.
• Develop and implement initiatives that enhance the employee experience and support the organization’s Employee Value Proposition (EVP).
• Drive cultural initiatives that foster a positive organizational climate and attract, develop, and retain top talent.
• Implement succession planning frameworks to identify, develop, and prepare future leaders.
• Design and implement leadership development frameworks to strengthen skills and capabilities across all organizational levels.
• Partner with divisions to align employees’ roles with their strengths while supporting career growth and development.
• Ensure diversity and inclusion objectives are achieved across all management levels.
• Stay abreast of human capital technology developments to support digital transformation initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• B. Honours Degree required (a postgraduate qualification in Industrial Psychology would be advantageous).
• Minimum of 10 years’ senior management experience, preferably within an industrial, manufacturing, or retail environment, including at least 5 years in a similarly sized organization of comparable complexity.

Skills & Attributes

• Demonstrated ability to build high-performing teams and cultivate a strong sense of shared purpose across the organization.
• Strong systems thinking with the ability to align human capital processes with broader business objectives.
• Exceptional leadership and management capability, with the ability to operate both independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with executives and stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and drive change.

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• A prestigious alternative investments manager is seeking a Senior Credit Origination Specialist to join their established team in Johannesburg. This opportunity offers you the chance to play a pivotal role in sourcing, structuring, and executing high-yield credit transactions within the South African market.

What you'll do:

As a Senior Credit Origination Specialist based in Johannesburg, you will immerse yourself in the origination and execution of sophisticated credit investments tailored for the South African market.

• Originate, structure, and execute high-yield mezzanine credit transactions within the South African market by leveraging your established network of borrowers and financial intermediaries.
• Develop and maintain robust relationships with corporate borrowers, private equity sponsors, family offices, and brokers to ensure a consistent pipeline of attractive deal flow.
• Prepare comprehensive investment memoranda and present proposed transactions to internal credit committees with clarity and precision.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams including credit analysts, legal advisors, and portfolio managers to progress deals efficiently through the investment process.
• Conduct thorough credit analysis on potential transactions to ensure alignment with risk-return thresholds and organisational objectives.
• Structure transactions with appropriate security packages in place to mitigate potential losses while considering market risk, tax implications, regulatory requirements, legal frameworks, and accounting standards.
• Manage multiple complex transactions simultaneously while maintaining meticulous attention to detail and adherence to process discipline.
• Engage regularly with various business clusters within the group to share insights, provide expert guidance on credit matters, and contribute strategically to group-wide initiatives.
• Stay abreast of evolving market dynamics, pricing trends, sector-specific risks, and regulatory changes impacting the South African credit landscape.
• Support reporting requirements by ensuring accurate administration of transaction documentation and compliance with internal governance protocols.

What you bring:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in high-yield credit origination within banking or asset management, ideally focused on mezzanine finance or similar products.
• Relevant qualifications such as CA (SA), CFA, FRM, or equivalent degree.
• Proven track record of originating South African credit assets yielding JIBAR +3%–4% or higher through strong borrower and sponsor relationships.
• Established network with business banking-type corporate borrowers, private equity sponsors, family offices, financial intermediaries, or brokers.
• Expertise in structuring complex transactions with robust security measures addressing market risk, tax, regulatory, legal, and accounting considerations.
• Strong credit analysis skills to independently assess borrower risk and transaction suitability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for presenting investment cases to committees and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure with attention to detail and process discipline.
• Knowledge of investment strategies for alternative assets and experience negotiating terms with third parties.
• Familiarity with reporting requirements in regulated financial services environments.