Finance Manager - International Entities

Description:

About Lesaka

Lesaka Technologies, Inc. is a South African financial technology company listed on the Nasdaq and Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Through our subsidiaries, we provide technology-driven financial solutions that connect underserved consumers and merchants in Southern Africa. Our focus is on creating inclusive, scalable systems that empower communities and businesses through secure transactions, financial access, and meaningful innovation. Lesaka’s mission is to drive financial inclusion while delivering long-term value to shareholders and society.

Role Purpose

We’re looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Financial Manager to support the finance function across our US and European operations. This role is pivotal in ensuring accurate reporting, compliance with US GAAP, and driving insight-led decision-making across our international entities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform monthly closing and reconciliations for US and European companies.

• Prepare and review the monthly reporting pack for non-South African entities.

• Analyse and report on actual vs. budget performance , highlighting key variances.

• Circulate weekly exchange rates to internal stakeholders.

• Load and authorise payments using the online banking portal .

• Align annual and quarterly financial statements with investor press releases.

• Prepare US tax return schedules and ensure reconciliation with submitted returns.

• Record and distribute minutes of meetings .

• Prepare monthly payment schedules for the US entity.

• Draft and/or review technical US GAAP accounting memos as required.

• Conduct impairment assessments for goodwill and fair value investments when needed.

• Support the review and preparation of monthly group consolidations .

• Take on ad hoc financial tasks and responsibilities expected of a Financial Manager.

Requirements

• CA(SA) or equivalent international accounting qualification.

• Minimum 5 years’ post-articles experience, ideally within a multinational or group structure.

• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP , IFRS , and group reporting principles.

• Demonstrated experience with international entities , consolidations, and tax compliance.

• Advanced Excel skills and comfort with online banking platforms.

• Strong analytical, reconciliation, and reporting capabilities.

• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines across time zones.

• High attention to detail and professional discretion.

Requirements:

• Perform monthly closing and reconciliations for US and European companies.

• Prepare and review the monthly reporting pack for non-South African entities.

• Analyse and report on actual vs. budget performance , highlighting key variances.

• Circulate weekly exchange rates to internal stakeholders.

• Load and authorise payments using the online banking portal .

• Align annual and quarterly financial statements with investor press releases.

• Prepare US tax return schedules and ensure reconciliation with submitted returns.

• Record and distribute minutes of meetings .

• Prepare monthly payment schedules for the US entity.

• Draft and/or review technical US GAAP accounting memos as required.

• Conduct impairment assessments for goodwill and fair value investments when needed.

• Support the review and preparation of monthly group consolidations .

• Take on ad hoc financial tasks and responsibilities expected of a Financial Manager.

• CA(SA) or equivalent international accounting qualification.

• Minimum 5 years’ post-articles experience, ideally within a multinational or group structure.

• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP , IFRS , and group reporting principles.

• Demonstrated experience with international entities , consolidations, and tax compliance.

• Advanced Excel skills and comfort with online banking platforms.

• Strong analytical, reconciliation, and reporting capabilities.

• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines across time zones.

• High attention to detail and professional discretion.