Careers at Robert Walters

• A leading organisation in the property finance sector is seeking a Regional Manager to join their Pretoria team. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to shape and execute regional sales strategies and foster meaningful business relationships. You'll play a pivotal role in developing and executing sales strategies that directly influence regional growth, profitability, and market share within the property finance industry.

What you'll do:

As Regional Manager based in Pretoria, you will play an integral part in shaping the future of the region’s property finance operations. Your day-to-day activities will involve crafting tailored sales strategies that respond to evolving market conditions while collaborating closely with internal teams and external partners.

• Formulate comprehensive sales strategies and budgets for the region by analysing market trends, operational risks, and socio-economic factors
• Drive the implementation of sales plans by managing resources effectively across various channels and sub-segments of the target market
• Monitor daily sales performance against targets and budgets, providing guidance and support to ensure consistent achievement of key performance indicators
• Build and maintain robust business relationships with high-value customers, alliance partners such as banks and real estate agents
• Represent the organisation at formal industry events and social forums, strengthening influential connections both internally across branches and externally within the wider business community.
• Implement processes that optimise sales capacity by matching consultants with appropriate channels and markets for optimal results.
• Support licensee offices through regular interaction, addressing operational challenges, channel disputes, or complex deals while ensuring quality applications are submitted to banking partners.
• Utilise management information systems (MIS) proactively to identify dormant licensees or new business opportunities, taking corrective action where necessary to maximise performance.
• Develop customer retention strategies by identifying service gaps in collaboration with consultants and strategic partners, ensuring contracts are up-to-date and value is continually added for existing clients.
• Oversee risk management by monitoring compliance with legal requirements related to property sales and home loan policies, ensuring adherence to all relevant documentation standards.

Requirements:

• Matric qualification
• Tertiary qualification in Business Management (advantageous)
• Five to ten years’ experience in a senior leadership position within sales management
• Demonstrated history of successfully managing high-performing sales teams
• Proven track record in developing effective sales strategies
• Experience or exposure to home loans processes (advantageous)
• Exceptional networking abilities with a talent for building lasting relationships across diverse stakeholder groups
• High emotional intelligence (EQ) combined with influential interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving capabilities paired with excellent time management skills
• Sound decision-making abilities supported by attentive listening skills
• A collaborative approach that encourages knowledge sharing, team development, and mutual support within multi-disciplinary environments.

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• A leading financial services organisation is seeking an Investment Operations Manager to oversee and drive the end-to-end investment administration processes within their dynamic operations team.
• This permanent role, based in Johannesburg with a hybrid working model, offers you the chance to make a significant impact by ensuring operational excellence across a diverse range of investment products.
• You will play a pivotal part in shaping the future of investment operations, supporting business objectives, and delivering superior outcomes for clients.

Qualifications and experience required for the Investment Operations Manager:

• Completed Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (i.e., finance accounting or investments)
• 3-5 years’ experience working within asset management
• Demonstrated exposure to coordinating or leading teams within an operational context
• Proficiency in using advanced Excel functions alongside comprehensive knowledge of investment administration systems
• Experience in process improvement initiatives coupled with proven stakeholder engagement skills
• A track record of supporting risk identification efforts while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
• Ability to manage budgetsresponsibly within an operational setting

Key duties of the Investment Operations Manager:

• Lead and develop a high-performing team responsible for administering diverse investment products, including Private Equities, Structured Products, Fixed Income Instruments and other off-market investments.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement to drive operational excellence.
• Manage team performance through coaching, feedback and tailored development plans while addressing skill gaps with targeted training initiatives
• Oversee the execution of operational strategies, ensuring efficient administration of investment processes such as cash, scrip and unit reconciliations, while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Drive process improvements and support seamless project delivery by participating in change initiatives aligned with organisational goals.
• Act as the primary contact for stakeholders, providing expert advice on investment administration matters, building strong client relationships and supporting risk mitigation efforts to optimise efficiency and ensure superior outcomes.

Key personal skills:

• Strong organisational abilities combined with excellent communication skills are crucial for managing multiple priorities effectively.

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• An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Group Finance and Management Accountant to join a leading, listed fintech organisation based in Johannesburg. This role offers the chance to work at the heart of a dynamic, acquisitive enterprise that operates across multiple locations and is committed to the highest standards of financial transparency and regulatory compliance.

What you'll do:

As a Group Finance and Management Accountant, you will immerse yourself in a varied role that spans financial accounting, management reporting, compliance oversight, and strategic project participation. Your day-to-day activities will involve

• Collaborate with Shared Services and operating teams to align group financial workstreams with IFRS and US GAAP standards.
• Support finance transformation projects, including new reporting tools, FP&A enhancements, process automation, ERP updates, and procurement improvements.
• Contribute to monthly management processes, including financial controls and group-level activities like B-BBEE compliance.
• Assist in preparing IFRS financial statements, SEC filings, and regulatory disclosures, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Partner with local and US Finance teams to address complex accounting issues and streamline reconciliations.
• Work with the Group Financial Director on tax compliance across entities by contributing to tax-related workstreams.
• Play a key role in SOX compliance by reviewing controls, conducting testing, maintaining documentation, and supporting remediation efforts.
• Maintain audit trails for financial processes and implement best practice documentation across segments.
• Provide input on consolidated budgets and forecasts, focusing on Shared Services costs in collaboration with FP&A and divisional finance teams.
• Support ad hoc finance projects, system improvements, API integrations, and strategic initiatives like group reorganisations.

What you bring:

To excel as a Group Finance and Management Accountant you will bring a blend of technical expertise in accounting principles

• CA(SA) designation is essential for this role.
• 3 to 5 years’ post-qualification experience ideally gained within fintech, SaaS or digital banking environments.
• Demonstrated experience working within SOX-compliant environments along with exposure to US GAAP.
• Proficiency in preparing consolidated accounts under IFRS standards coupled with hands-on knowledge of regulatory filings.
• Advanced Excel skills are necessary for financial modelling tasks while familiarity with modern financial software tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong analytical thinking.
• A proven track record of collaborating effectively across functions.
• Ethical conduct combined with operational excellence.
• An understanding of digital financial products or payment platforms plus awareness of their regulatory landscapes would be beneficial.

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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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About the Role

• Reporting to the Finance Executive, you will take ownership of the financial accounting function across the group and it's subsidiaries, ensuring everything runs smoothly, accurately, and in line with business and regulatory requirements.
• This role offers strong visibility at senior level, with regular interaction with EXCO and key stakeholders.

What you’ll be responsible for

• Managing IFRS-compliant reporting (including IFRS 17)
• Overseeing management accounts, tax, and financial reporting
• Improving and streamlining processes and systems
• Strengthening governance, controls, and financial policies
• Leading, mentoring, and developing a finance team
• Partnering with the business to provide financial insights and strategic input
• Preparing reports and presentations for EXCO and board committees

What we are looking for

• CA(SA) qualified
• 5–8 years’ experience within financial services or insurance
• At least 3 years’ experience managing a team
• Strong understanding of IFRS, tax, and financial controls
• Exposure to IFRS 17 is a strong advantage
• Confident communicator with strong analytical and stakeholder engagement skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment

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About the Role

• In this role, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality financial reporting and supporting strong financial control across the business. You will also play a key part in providing insights, improving processes, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

What you will be responsible for

• Preparing and managing financial reports (income statements, balance sheets, cash flow)
• Handling journals, reconciliations, and general ledger integrity
• Supporting financial control, compliance, and risk management processes
• Assisting with financial modelling and data analysis
• Interpreting policies and providing financial guidance to stakeholders
• Identifying improvements in processes and controls

What we are looking for

• CA(SA) qualified
• 4–6 years’ experience in accounting (financial services preferred)
• 1–2 years at a Senior Accountant level
• Strong understanding of IFRS, VAT, and Income Tax
• Solid experience with reconciliations, fixed assets, and reporting
• Good Excel skills and accounting systems experience
• Confident engaging with stakeholders in a fast-paced environment