Welcome Aboard

Discover our passion for people and our commitment to excellence in financial recruitment

Celebrating 25 years of financial recruitment expertise

Hello,

I’m Georgina Ratcliffe, the founder and CEO of Conova. Since starting this journey in 1998, I've had the privilege of building strong connections in the finance industry. Over the past 25 years, our team has developed a deep understanding of the specific requirements for various roles, allowing us to expertly match candidates with the right opportunities.

What truly sets us apart are our interpersonal skills. We take pride in our insight, sensitivity, strong communication, and our ability to understand individual strengths. This means we can align the career goals of our candidates with the organizational objectives of our clients, creating successful and mutually beneficial engagements.

At Conova, we believe in maintaining clear and professional communication throughout the recruitment process. We conduct our services with the utmost professionalism and efficiency, providing continuous support and feedback. This ensures that both our clients and candidates are always well-informed and satisfied.

I look forward to the opportunity to work with you and help you find the perfect match for your finance recruitment needs.

Warm regards,

Georgina Ratcliffe
Business Founder & CEO

Why Conova?

Understanding of Financial Roles & Industries

At Conova, we possess a deep knowledge of various financial roles and the industries they operate in.

Networking Skills

We excel at building and maintaining relationships with candidates and companies within the finance sector.

Interviewing Skills

Our expertise includes conducting thorough interviews to assess candidate qualifications, experience, and fit for specific roles.

Market Knowledge

We stay up-to-date with trends, salary benchmarks, and the overall job market within the finance industry.

Analytical Skills

We are skilled at assessing candidates' resumes, qualifications, and fit for roles, as well as understanding clients' specific needs.

Negotiation Skills

We have strong negotiation abilities to manage job offers, salary discussions, and other terms of employment between candidates and employers.

Communication

Our team possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively liaise with clients and candidates.

Confidentiality

Conova ensures the confidentiality of both client companies and candidate information throughout the recruitment process.

Time Management

We balance multiple recruitment projects and ensure the timely placement of candidates..

We specialize in placing candidates in the following roles:

ACCOUNTING

Financial Director, Financial Manager, Management Accountant, Group Accountant, Financial Accountant, Senior Accountant, Accountant, Trainee Accountant, Assistant Accountant, and SAICA/SAIPA Accountants.

FUND MANAGEMENT & FUND SERVICES

Fund Manager, Investment Analyst, Operations Manager, Business Analyst, Client Service Administrator, Portfolio and Investment Administrator, Manager (Fund Accounting), Supervisor/Team Leader (Fund Accounting), and Fund Accountant.

PRIVATE EQUITY & HEDGE FUNDS

From experienced hires to accounting and investment graduates.

We are focussed on developing long-standing relationships to better serve our clients and candidates

We work across a range of industries and businesses, seeking to forge long-lasting relationships with the businesses we serve.

  • Incredibly professional and efficient. I have not once been left waiting and wondering where we are in the process of finding recruitees. The follow-up during and after the recruitment process is attentive, without being invasive or pestering.

    Andrea Fery | CA

  • "I would hold Conova up as a model for customer service in the recruitment industry."

    Andrea Ferry | CA

  • Conova do not chance it with a candidate who does not meet the criteria, as some other agencies are prone to do. This saves us a huge amount of time wading through unsuitable CVs.

    Andrea Ferry | CA

  • "Conova's service is impeccable. The candidates they provide are of high calibre. If something is unclear, Georgina is not afraid to ask – one of their many ways of making sure they deliver quality."

    Zethu | Coronation

  • The team really listens to the spec, understands the culture of our business and only ever sends through high-quality and appropriate candidates.

    ANDREA FERRY | CA

  • "Georgina, thank you so much for your very efficient (and patient!) assistance with this placement. We look forward to welcoming Annick to the team!"

    Louisa

  • "I feel great and I am glad I made a very good decision. Thanks again to all at Conova for all your assistance."

    Teresa

  • "Thank you for all your hard work and professionalism throughout the interview process! I really appreciate it!"

    Michael

  • "Conova gets my vote for top recruiter of the year. Not only have you understood my needs, but you have managed to successfully place me (in no time) with a suitable employer, in an environment where the opportunities for growth are endless."

    Yulene Weitz

  • "Throughout the recruitment process, Georgina was organized and always on schedule. She updated me on the progress made during the entire process. "

    Imraan

  • "Georgina took the time to understand what my strengths and weaknesses were so as to obtain the best possible job fit. She also had the ability to influence and advise me in a friendly and professional manner. I will certainly refer other candidates to Conova and more specifically, to Georgina. I thank her for her assistance in finding me an awesome job and setting me up for a great career ahead!"

    Imraan

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