Current Jobs at Robert Walters

• An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Financial Manager to join a leading investment management firm in Johannesburg. This role is perfect for a qualified CA(SA) with 0-3 years post-articles experience who is eager to accelerate their career within a highly respected and entrepreneurial environment. The organisation is renowned for its commitment to excellence, offering exposure to complex financial structures, multi-entity environments, and the chance to work alongside some of the most knowledgeable professionals in the industry.
• You will be at the heart of finance operations, supporting strategic decision-making and driving continuous improvement across the business. This position offers both professional growth and personal development. If you are looking for a role where your skills will be valued and your contributions will make a tangible impact, this is the ideal next step.

Key qualifications and experience required for the Financial Manager: Group Finance

• CA(SA) with 0-3 years relevant post article experience (in audit or in industry experience), within financial reporting, audit services, or financial management roles.
• Industry experience (preferred)
• Financial Services / Asset Management / Investment Management / Private Equity industry experience (highly advantageous)
• Strong academic track record
• Comprehensive understanding of IFRSstandards as well as experience preparing annual financial statements for multi-entity environments.
• Familiarity with group consolidations processes including fund accounting practices and investor reporting requirements across regulated environments.
• Technical competence in audit management procedures alongside tax compliance (corporate income tax/provisional tax/VAT) responsibilities.
• Ability to manage treasury functions such as liquidity forecasting/cash-flow analysis/banking relationship oversight/payment controls effectively.
• Proven track record of driving process improvementinitiatives - automation projects/finance transformation/reporting enhancements/data analytics upgrades in previous roles.
• Experience using ERP systems such as Business Central/Oracle/SAP or similar platforms is desirable but not mandatory.

Key duties for the Financial Manager: Group Finance

• Financial ReportingandControl
• Investment Management Finance
• Statutory Reporting andAudit
• RegulatoryandCompliance Reporting
• TaxandCorporate Compliance
• Treasuryand Cash Management
• Process Improvement andFinance Transformation
• Business Partnering
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting process across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with international standards.
• Prepare and review management accounts, board reporting packs, and detailed financial analysis to inform executive decision-making.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, maintaining robust financial controls and governance frameworks throughout.
• Review complex accounting transactionswhile ensuring full compliance withIFRS
• Support the financial management of management companies, investment vehicles, and associated group entities by monitoring fee structures and carried interest accounting.
• Assist with investment-related accounting transactions and reporting, including fund administration oversight and investor information requests.
• Coordinate financial information required for fundraising activities, due diligence processes, and investor queries across various entities.
• Lead the preparation and review of annual financial statements while managing external audits and statutory filing requirements efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with applicable financial services regulations by supporting regulatory submissions and collaborating closely with compliance teams.
• Drive automation initiatives and process optimisation projects to enhance scalability, efficiency, reporting capabilities, forecasting accuracy, and data analytics.

Key Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Strong Leadership (one direct report: Financial Accountant) -NB
• Technology/AI savvy – NB
• Technically astute in Financial Management
• Self-Starter and Self-Motivated
• Thrives in Complexity
• Solutions-focused
• Commercially astute
   

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• A leading Investment Management firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Financial Accountant to join their Group Finance team. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to build your career within a respected and growing business that values professional development, knowledge sharing, and supportive leadership. You will be part of a collaborative finance team, responsible for maintaining the financial integrity of multiple entities, supporting statutory and regulatory reporting requirements, and ensuring the highest standards of financial control and governance.
• The organisation offers ongoing training to help you grow both personally and professionally. This role provides the perfect platform to develop your skills in a dynamic environment where your commitment and attention to detail will be highly valued.

Key qualifications and experience required for the Financial Accountant: Group Finance

• SAICA articles + BCom Accounting/CTA (Honours) (Part-Qualified) OR
• SAIPA (Professional Accountant) / AGA
• 3 years relevant experience
• A strong understanding of IFRSprinciples
• Financial Services / Asset Management / Investment Management / Private Equity industry experience (highly advantageous)
• Strong financial accountingand reporting experience.
• Experience preparing annual financial statements
• Proven track record dealing with external auditors
• Strong reconciliation skills coupled with robust financial controls experience
• Exposure to group structures or multiple legal entities is advantageous

Key duties for the Financial Accountant: Group Finance

• Financial Reporting and Close Process
• Statutory Financial Statements
• Audit Management
• Regulatory and Compliance Reporting
• Tax Compliance
• Treasury and Cash Management
• Process Improvement and Automation
• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts and comprehensive reporting packs for multiple entities within the group, ensuring all information is delivered on time and meets high-quality standards.
• Perform month-end and year-end accounting processes including journal preparation, posting adjustments, and maintaining the general ledger across various business units.
• Conduct detailed balance sheet reconciliations, investigatevariances thoroughly, and support consolidation processes where applicable to ensure robust financial integrity.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting,and financial analysis by compiling relevant data and providing insightful commentary to stakeholders across the business.
• Prepare annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS standards; compile supporting schedules and working papers while assisting in implementing new accounting standards as required.
• Ensure compliancewith Companies Act requirements and other applicable legislation by maintaining strong documentation standards and supporting statutory reporting obligations.
• Act as a primary finance contact during external audits; prepare audit files, coordinate requests from auditors, resolve findings promptly, and ensure all queries are addressed efficiently.
• Support the preparation of regulatory submissions and returns; assist with governance, risk, and compliance reporting requirements while adhering strictly to internal policies.
• Assist with VAT, corporate income tax, provisional tax calculations; prepare supporting schedules for tax submissions and liaise with external tax advisors when necessary.
• Monitor cash positions and liquidity requirements; assist with bank administration, treasuryprocesses, cash flow forecasts, payment reviews, control procedures, process improvement initiatives, ERP enhancements, and automation projects.

Key Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Self-Starter and Self-Motivated
• Technology/AI savvy – NB
• Strong attention to detail
• Professional and Resilient
• Commercial mindset
   

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• A Brief Summary of This Position: The Technology Territory Manager (TTM) is responsible for the sales and support of Valley Technology Products (ie - AgSense, ICON, VRI) to new and existing customers. This position reports into the Vice President, International Technology with a matrix reporting line into the Commercial Director for their region.
• The TTM is responsible to maximize the opportunity for sales within an assigned region and support the overall Valley Irrigation and Technology sales teams by maximizing the coverage to gain market share. The TTM provides input to management from their direct market knowledge on policies, programs, objectives, and procedures as they apply to product, service, training, warranty, market share, distribution, parts, innovation and technology. The TTM works in conjunction with the Valley Territory Manager to provide full support and training for the Valley Dealers and territory sales staff in that Territory.
• The TTM works with appropriate staff within Valley Irrigation groups to resolve any dealer and grower satisfaction issues. This position is responsible for assisting the service department regarding warranty of Valley technical products and services for dealers in the assigned territory that require assistance.
• The TTM is responsible for ensuring that the dealers and territory sales managers in their territory are properly trained on sales, installation and operation of Valley technical products and services. TTM will conduct Dealer training with support from appropriate subject matter experts and will travel to dealer and grower locations to perform the training.

Essential Functions:

• Understands the needs of end users and Dealers in their assigned territory to further the adoption Valley technology products in services to grow market share and revenue
• Meets with Dealers and territory sales managers in assigned territory on a regular basis to maintain current knowledge of the end users, preferences and opportunities for sales
• Achieving sales goals is a primary focus along with preparing sales plans and reports, analyze sales results and revise plans accordingly to maximize sales
• Supports the development and implementation of new product rollout plans that the Service groups will need for training
• Supports the creation and execution of the release of new product training plan
• Maintains current knowledge of emerging and advances technologies and work collaboratively with Director of Technology Sales to identify potential new products that could be integrated into the Valley product line
• Participates in the successful product launches in conjunction with product marketing and sales
• Attends dealer open house events, product shows, and industry conferences to present technical subject matter and answer product questions.
• Recommends product changes and enhancements to existing products based on input from customers, dealers and internal personnel
• Stays informed regarding competitive products and activity and shares that knowledge with other Valley Irrigation staff
• Identification of new irrigation product opportunities
• Responsible for maintaining a close, positive working relationship with Dealers in assigned territory, Sales, Product Management, Marketing, Engineering and Operations
• Supports cross-functional new product development teams to ensure timely product introductions into the market place and the product is developed per market requirements
• Ensure the timely resolution of service issues for Dealers in assigned territory
• Supports the Valley Territory Managers when requested for Valley technology products and services
• Acts as the first line interface for reliability and durability issues that are presented by end-user customers or dealer personnel
• Collect and analyze product reliability information related to the product lines and advanced technologies which includes technology trends, opportunities and customers’ expectations
• Participates in the development of the annual service training
• Maintain professional relationships with government and university extension and industry research personnel
• This position reports into the Vice President, International Technology and has no direct reports
• This role requires up to 50% travel including overnight stays
• Assist with incoming technology sales and support phone calls on an ‘as needed’ basis when in office

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• Preferred Bachelors with 6+ years experience or Associates Degree with 8+ years of experience or 10+ years experience
• Two years’ experience working directly with dealer sales and service personal
• The ability to travel in local area and internationally, if assigned, up to 75% of the time
• The ability to resolve complex problems and large challenges
• The ability to establish and cultivate excellent working relationships with dealers and customers
• Strategic thinking ability with tactical and detailed execution
• Expertise in the use of influence, team participation, consensus building and dealer/customer/grower communication
• The ability to work within a broader sales team to achieve company goals beyond assigned territory
• Passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results
• Agricultural background

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• A degree in Engineering, Business, Agricultural Mechanization and Business, Agricultural Sciences (agronomy, soil science, crop production, etc.), Mechanized Agriculture or Agricultural Economics is preferred
• Experience with mechanized irrigated agriculture preferred
• Experience with irrigation scheduling preferred
• Experience working with RTK GPS equipment
• Experience with single and multi-frequency GPS equipment
• Experience with cellular communications networks
• Experience with solar equipment including sizing and maintenance of the solar equipment.
• A strong understanding of electronics, computerized control modules, VHF (very high frequency)/UHF (ultra-high frequency) communication methods, satellite and cellular communication technologies, PLC (programmable logic controllers) and GPS (global positioning system) technologies is preferred