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, 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 also believe in maintaining clear and efficient communication throughout the recruitment process. We conduct our services with the utmost professionalism, providing continuous support and feedback to all parties. This ensures that both our clients and candidates are always well-informed and satisfied.

I and my team 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

A deep knowledge of financial roles and related industries

Extensive Network

Long standing established relationships with clients and candidates in the finance and financial sectors across multiple industries, including but not limited to; Asset Management, Private Equity, Accounting, Retail, Manufacturing, Travel, Hospitality, Property, Renewable Energy

Market Knowledge

Up to date on market & industry trends and salary benchmarks

Candidate Evaluation

Thorough assessment of candidate suitability for best fit, including reference and background checks

Effective Negotiation

Strong negotiation abilities to assist in closing job offers, salary discussions and related terms of employment to ensure both candidate and employer satisfaction

Confidentiality

Guaranteed confidentiality for both client and candidate information throughout the process

High Performance Delivery

Effective turnaround delivery time, ensuring placement of top quality, best fit 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 candidates. The follow-up during and after the recruitment process is attentive, without being invasive or pestering.

    Andrea | Client

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

    Lucy | Client

  • 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.

    Johan | Client

  • "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 | Client

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

    Amanda | Client

  • "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 | Client

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

    Teresa | Candidate

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

    Michael | Candidate

  • "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 meet my aspirations"

    Yulene | Candidate

  • "Throughout the recruitment process, Georgina was organized and always on schedule. She regularly updated me on the progress and connections were always so professional."

    Imraan | Candidate

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

    Emma | Candidate

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