117 Financial Manager jobs in Cape Town

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About the Role :

We are seeking a Financial Manager to oversee our finance department. This role involves strategic planning, financial reporting, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. As a remote team member, you will lead financial operations while working closely with senior management to support business growth.

Responsibilities :

Develop and implement financial strategies to align with business goals.

Manage financial reporting, audits, and compliance.

Lead budgeting and forecasting efforts.

Conduct financial analysis to identify growth opportunities.

Oversee cash flow management and financial risk assessments.

Collaborate with senior management on financial decision-making.

Supervise and mentor the finance team.

Ensure timely filing of tax returns and other regulatory requirements.

Prepare financial reports for stakeholders and investors.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.

Professional accounting qualification (CA(SA), ACCA, or similar).

Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial management.

Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial planning, and risk management.

Proficiency in financial software and accounting systems.

Leadership and team management experience.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and remotely.

Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking abilities.

Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.

Overview

Our client is seeking a results-driven and innovative Financial Manager to lead the finance function, ensure compliance, and support long-term business growth. This role requires a strong technical background, excellent financial acumen, and the ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

• Drive cash flow planning and working capital management to optimise financial performance.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and the preparation of management accounts.
• Ensure full compliance with Excise, VAT, PAYE, WCA, and UK VAT requirements.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with banking partners.
• Manage both local and foreign treasury functions.
• Oversee the accounting function and ensure compliance with IFRS and Company Law.
• Provide strategic financial insights to guide executive decision-making.

• B.Com Honours degree with at least 5 years’ relevant industry experience.
• CA (SA) qualification and/or legal background highly recommended.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, Company Law, and Tax Law.
• Proven expertise in financial management concepts, principles, and procedures.
• Advanced analytical skills and a strong grasp of financial systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure, demonstrating initiative and innovation.

• Be part of a forward-thinking organisation with strong growth prospects.
• Work in a role with both strategic influence and operational responsibility.
• Competitive remuneration package aligned with expertise and experience.
• Exposure to both local and international treasury management.

• Drive and manage the annual budgeting process, including building and maintaining detailed budget models.
• Collaborate with commercial analysts to incorporate sales and cost of sales (COS) information.
• Prepare and maintain the Groups long-term cash flow forecast.
• Provide financial insights and reports to support executive level decisions, support scenario modelling and aid strategic decision-making.

Reporting & Month-End :

• Lead and oversee the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting across all entities.
• Ensure reasonable allocation of share costs across the group companies.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve group level management reporting, dashboards and KPI reports.
• Analyse variances between actual results, budget, and forecast, and provide insightful commentary to management.
• Review and ensure accuracy of payroll across jurisdictions.

Compliance & Tax :

• Ensure VAT and tax compliance across all operating jurisdictions (UK and South Africa and other international entities once established), including reviewing and submitting VAT returns for UK and South Africa.
• Work with tax advisors and auditors to complete provisional and final tax calculations and payments.
• Define transfer pricing policies in line with tax compliance and ensure intercompany transactional compliance.
• Coordinate and manage the annual audit process across group entities.
• Review statutory financial statements and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards.

Team Management & Development :

• Oversee the Group Accounts team, providing leadership, development, and performance management.
• Hold staff accountable for successful performance .

Governance & Risk :

• Implement and strengthen internal financial controls across the group to safeguard assets, improve operations and profitability.
• Manage and maintain adequate insurance cover for the group, including regular review of policies.

Projects & Strategic Expansion Support :

• Drive efficiency through process improvements, systems optimisation, and team structure enhancement
• Lead or support key financial projects, including systems upgrades, M&A support, and process automation
• Assist in the financial and accounting set-up for new international entities and market entry initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and implementation of group-wide accounting policies.

Requirements

• Qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or SAICA equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of UK and / or South African tax, accounting, and financial reporting standards.
• 5+ years post qualification experience in a financial lead / manager role, preferably in a group or multi-entity environment.
• Experience in the travel, tourism, or services industry is desirable.
• Proven track record of managing budgeting cycles, financial reporting, and team leadership.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Experience with ERP / accounting systems (Dynamic Business Central desirable but not essential).
• Strong analytical, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced, and international environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial data to non-finance stakeholders.

Financial Manager • Cape Town, South Africa

Are you an experienced Financial Manager?

We are looking for an experienced Financial Manager to support our site in Cape Town on a contract basis for 8 months

What You'll Be Doing

As the Financial Manager you will be responsible for overseeing all financial activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with organisational objectives.

You will lead the preparation of financial statements, budgets, and forecasts while analysing financial data to provide actionable insights for decision-making. Managing cost controls, optimizing financial processes, and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements will be central to your role.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives, maintain financial health, and drive profitability. Additionally, you will supervise accounting teams, streamline reporting processes, and provide leadership in managing audits, risk assessments, and stakeholder communications.

Your expertise will help shape financial strategies to sustain growth and enhance operational efficiency.

About You

You will be a detail-oriented and results-driven finance professional with extensive experience in financial management, ideally within the BPO industry.

You will have a strong understanding of accounting principles, financial regulations, and operational metrics relevant to outsourcing operations. Your analytical skills and business acumen enable you to identify trends, optimise processes, and drive cost efficiencies.

With exceptional leadership abilities, you excel in managing diverse teams, fostering collaboration, and delivering high-quality financial reports under tight deadlines. You are proficient in financial systems and tools, with a proven ability to adapt to evolving technologies and environments.

A strategic thinker and problem solver, you thrive in fast-paced settings and are passionate about contributing to the financial health and long-term success of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities : Accounting and Compliance

• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements
• Maintain compliance with local and international accounting standards and regulations
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes

Cost Management

• Analyse and manage costs to ensure profitability and operational efficiency
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process optimisation

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with operational teams to align financial goals with business strategies
• Provide financial insights and reports to senior management and key stakeholders

Audit and Risk Management

• Manage internal and external audits, ensuring transparency and compliance
• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks

Cash Flow and Treasury Management

• Monitor cash flow to ensure liquidity and effective resource allocation
• Manage banking relationships and oversee treasury functions

Regulatory and Tax Compliance

• Oversee tax planning, filing, and compliance with local and international laws
• Stay updated on changes in financial regulations and their implications

Your Profile & Experience

• Education : A bachelor's degree in finance (Chartered Accountant) is essential
• Experience : 6+ years of progressive experience in finance or accounting roles
• Leadership : Exceptional leadership skills with ability to manage multiple teams and large groups of people
• Expertise : Prior experience in the BPO or outsourcing industry is highly desirable
• Communication skills : Excellent interpersonal / communication skills at all levels
• Ability : Proficient in financial software such as SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, or other enterprise-level systems with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and financial modelling
• Critical thinking : Effective problem-solving skills
• Employee performance : Performance Management skills
• Strategic mindset : Proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making
• Background : A clear criminal background check

• Managing and maintaining the accounting records
• Monthly preparation of the management accounts and executive summary, detailing variances against prior year and budget.
• Submission of monthly management pack to HO.
• Processing of all relevant monthly journal entries
• Process and reconcile all other bank account/s.
• Reconciling & processing of monthly payroll
• Reviewing of monthly VAT including of submission of VAT201 for Group Financial Controllers approval.
• Together with cost control team and respective HOD’s, ensure proper procedures and controls for purchasing, receiving, stores and requisitioning in line with B-BBEE regulations
• Maintaining fixed asset register and purchases
• Preparation of the annual budget
• Maintaining the debtors and suppliers age analysis
• Reviewing and authorising weekly & monthly payments for submission to head office.
• Co-ordinate with external auditors over the year end audit
• Oversee the financial performance and management of the company's various business units
• Conduct and participate in monthly feedback meeting
• Lead and mentor the finance team

• Minimum 5 years of financial management experience, with at least 2 years in the hospitality industry
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (essential)
• Completed SAICA/SAIPA/CIMA articles or equivalent (preferred)
• Proficient on SAGE Evolution and advanced Excel.
• Opera and Micros knowledge will be advantageous
• Excellent understanding of financial reporting standards (IAS, IFRS)
• Analytical acumen
• Ability to work in a pressurized environment with deadlines
• Good planning skills and organisation abilities.

Bring your financial expertise to a high-impact role with strategic visibility.A well-established investment and property management company is looking for a Financial Manager to join their northern suburbs based team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified CA(SA) who enjoys variety, leadership, and adding value across multiple entities.What's the role all about?You'll be a key player in the finance function - overseeing statutory and management accounting, ensuring tax compliance, and contributing to investment decisions.

From AGM preparation to engaging with external service providers, this role offers broad exposure and the chance to influence strategic outcomes.What you'll be doing : Leading the statutory and management accounting functions for multiple entitiesEnsuring tax compliance across the Group (VAT, Income Tax, etc.

Contributing financial insights for new property investmentsManaging treasury, insurance, company secretarial duties, and payroll provider liaisonPreparing financial inputs for high-level board and AGM presentationsWhat we're looking for : Qualified CA(SA) with 3-5 years' post-articles experience in a commercial environmentStrong experience in both statutory and group management reportingProperty investment experience highly advantageousProven ability to lead or mentor a small finance teamExcellent communication skills with the confidence to present to executivesProficiency in systems and strong reporting skillsWhat's in it for you?Exposure to financial control, commercial and investment financeThe chance to work closely with executive leadershipA collaborative, stable work environment with room to growA varied and strategic role, not just a back-office number cruncherReady to take your career to the next level?Apply now and let's explore your fit for this influential finance role.If you don't hear back from us within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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Financial Manager • Cape Town, Western Cape

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We’re looking for a seasoned Senior Financial Manager to lead our financial operations and strategy, driving growth and ensuring compliance in the local regulatory environment.

Oversee the financial health and strategic planning of the business, ensuring sound financial management and compliance with South African tax and accounting standards. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role requires expertise in managing finances in a platform economy, optimizing unit economics, and ensuring sustainable growth in a competitive environment.

1. Financial Strategy & Planning
   - Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with growth goals
   - Drive financial modeling to support market expansion, new services, and pricing optimization.
   - Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
2. Revenue Optimization & Cost Management
   - Manage platform-specific revenue streams (e.g., subscription, commission).
   - Monitor gross margin, transaction volumes on the platform, Pricing / Fee strategy to maximise profitability,
   - Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities.
3. Financial Reporting & Compliance
   - Ensure compliance with South African standards (IFRS) and regulations (SARS, VAT).
   - Prepare financial statements for stakeholders.
   - Collaborate with auditors to ensure smooth processes.
4. Stakeholder Collaboration
   - Partner with Marketing, Operations, Technology and Product teams to optimize spending.
   - Present actionable financial insights to executives and investors.
5. Risk Management & Governance
   - Develop internal controls to minimize financial risks.
   - Oversee cash flow management for liquidity and resilience.
   - Mitigate risks from market and regulatory changes.
6. Systems & Process Improvement
   - Enhance financial systems and reporting tools for efficiency and scalability.
   - Drive automation in financial processes.
7. Leadership & Team Development
   - Recruit and develop finance talent.
   - Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of excellence.

-Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (CA(SA) or CFA preferred).
- Minimum of 8+ years of financial management experience, with at least 3 in platform or tech businesses (an advantage)
- Strong understanding of South African tax laws, regulatory frameworks, and IFRS.

- Expertise in financial planning, budget management, and decision-making
- Proficiency in financial software (e.g., Xero) and advanced Excel modeling.
- Leadership experience with a track record of building high-performing teams.
- Adaptability, Strategic thinking, Collaboration
- Understanding of platform economics

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We are a fast-growing platform business connecting South African homeowners with trusted tradespeople to deliver reliable, high-quality home services. Committed to innovation and excellence, we aim to redefine how home services are accessed and delivered. As we scale, we’re looking for a seasoned Senior Financial Manager to lead our financial operations and strategy, driving growth and ensuring compliance in the local regulatory environment.

Be part of a dynamic, high-growth platform revolutionizing home services in South Africa.
Work in a collaborative, innovative environment that values creativity and results.
Competitive salary package, performance bonuses, and growth opportunities.

Overview

Job title : Financial Manager

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline : September 20, 2025

• Develop, manage, and align annual budgets with company strategy; conduct rolling forecasts and variance analysis.
• Prepare accurate financial statements and quarterly management reports.
• Monitor daily cash flow, ensure sufficient liquidity, and optimize working capital through effective forecasting and controls.
• Analyse fixed and variable costs and identify cost saving opportunities.
• Ensure full compliance with financial regulations and internal control procedures, conducting regular audits and reviews.
• Maintain efficient and reliable financial systems, driving automation and ensuring data accuracy and system uptime.
• Ensure all tax returns (VAT, PAYE, company tax, etc.) are submitted on time, while minimizing exposure and avoiding penalties.
• Lead and develop a high performing finance team through training, performance evaluations, and clear role definition.
• Provide financial insights to support strategic decision making, project viability assessments, and investment planning.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CA(SA) or equivalent preferred).
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role with a strong understanding of financial reporting and analysis.
• Experience on Sage X3 is advantageous.
• Accounting / Financial Services jobs.

Overview

Job Description

Our client is seeking a results-driven and innovative Financial Manager to lead the finance function, ensure compliance, and support long-term business growth. This role requires a strong technical background, excellent financial acumen, and the ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

• Drive cash flow planning and working capital management to optimise financial performance.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and the preparation of management accounts.
• Ensure full compliance with Excise, VAT, PAYE, WCA, and UK VAT requirements.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with banking partners.
• Manage both local and foreign treasury functions.
• Oversee the accounting function and ensure compliance with IFRS and Company Law.
• Provide strategic financial insights to guide executive decision-making.

• B.Com Honours degree with at least 5 years’ relevant industry experience.
• CA (SA) qualification and / or legal background highly recommended.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, Company Law, and Tax Law.
• Proven expertise in financial management concepts, principles, and procedures.
• Advanced analytical skills and a strong grasp of financial systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure, demonstrating initiative and innovation.

• Be part of a forward-thinking organisation with strong growth prospects.
• Work in a role with both strategic influence and operational responsibility.
• Competitive remuneration package aligned with expertise and experience.
• Exposure to both local and international treasury management.