The hottest Finance jobs in 2020

Around the world businesses have been evolving in response to new challenges, shifts in technology and a changing consumer. In South Africa we have been faced with greater challenges that include; a volatile economy, effects of state capture and the impact of load shedding. All of this influences the job market and how as business leaders, now, more than ever you need employees with the necessary finance skills and experience in your organisation that can help you steer these uncertain waters.

Our top specialist recruiters’ weight in on what they consider the sweet spots for hiring this year in the Finance industry.

Financial Managers
According to Cassel&Co General Manager Maxeen Bremer; “Financial Managers continue to be in great demand. Specifically, candidates with manufacturing or FMCG experience. We have also seen an increase in the demand for candidates with skills in financial modelling & cost control in terms of variance around forecasting and budgeting.”

Auditing
It’s not a great surprise to see an increase in this space. The current economical climate and numerous issues in regard to corruption has highlighted the importance around compliance, governance and risk within businesses. Currently we are seeing an increase specifically in the demand for Audit Managers.

Tax
Transfer Pricing Specialist are definitely the hottest new ticket in town. Various companies are expanding especially into Africa which necessitates tax specialist with specifically international tax experience. We are also seeing a lot of demand for candidate with Mergers & Acquisition skills.

What’s the best advise you can give to hiring managers?
The candidate market is definitely shrinking due to several factors, mainly the current brain drain. Gone are the days were clients can take weeks to decide if they want to interview or offer candidates. If you don’t move very quickly and speed up your hiring process, chances are you will be losing out on the top talent. The war on talent in the Finance industry is fiercer than ever.