423 Finance jobs in Western Cape

Overview

Reference
Finance Director

Salary
ZAR/month

Job Location
- South Africa -- City of Cape Town -- Cape Town

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
31 October 2024

Our client in the beverage manufacturing/FMCG industry is seeking an experienced Finance Director to lead financial strategy, oversee financial operations, and support the company's growth objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial management within the FMCG sector and a passion for driving financial excellence in a high-growth environment.

Responsibilities:

• Financial Strategy and Leadership:
• Develop and execute a comprehensive financial strategy aligned with the company's growth goals.
• Provide financial insights and strategic recommendations to the executive team to support decision-making.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Operational Finance Management:
• Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including accounting, treasury, and cash flow management.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, adhering to regulatory and compliance standards.
• Implement and maintain robust financial controls to safeguard company assets and enhance financial integrity.
• Performance Analysis and Reporting:
• Monitor key financial metrics, identifying trends and areas for improvement to enhance profitability.
• Prepare and present financial reports to the executive team, highlighting actionable insights and recommendations.
• Support business units with financial analysis to improve performance and drive cost optimization.
• Risk Management and Compliance:
• Identify and mitigate financial risks, ensuring compliance with relevant tax laws, industry regulations, and internal policies.
• Manage internal and external audits, coordinating with auditors to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Oversee risk management processes, including currency, credit, and operational risk assessments.
• Capital Management and Investment:
• Optimize cash flow and working capital to support business operations and growth initiatives.
• Develop and manage relationships with banks, investors, and other financial stakeholders to secure funding and facilitate growth.
• Evaluate potential investments, mergers, and acquisitions to support the company's expansion plans.
• Team Development and Leadership:
• Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Ensure the team's alignment with company goals, establishing performance metrics and development plans.
• Promote best practices in financial management and encourage cross-departmental collaboration.

• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills with a focus on financial planning and performance optimization.
• Advanced financial acumen in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities with a focus on professional development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• In-depth knowledge of FMCG and the beverage industry, including market dynamics, regulatory compliance, and tax laws.
• Proficiency in ERP and financial software, with advanced Excel skills.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a senior financial management role.
• Proven track record in financial leadership within the FMCG or manufacturing sector, preferably in the beverage industry.
• Extensive experience in strategic planning, financial reporting, and risk management.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; an MBA or professional designation (e.g., CA, CPA) is preferred.

Overview

Liquid Thought's client, a leading non-profit organisation providing vital health services across South Africa, is seeking a skilled Finance Director to join their senior leadership team.

The Finance Director will be the primary point of contact overseeing all financial aspects of the organisation, responsible for overall Financial Management for all projects, including project bookkeeping, reporting, budgeting, stakeholder engagement, administration, sub-recipients/sub-partners, payroll, and staff management.

Purpose of the Position

The Finance Director will oversee the finance team, payroll team, and grants and compliance/legal team, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with relevant legal frameworks.

Minimum Requirements

• Chartered Accountant CA(SA) or Honours degree in business management/administration with relevant experience
• Strong knowledge and experience of relevant legal frameworks
• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar position or management position
• Experience and knowledge of the public sector, specifically large international donors (CDC, USAID, Pepfar, Global Fund)
• Clear criminal record

Duties and Responsibilities:

Leadership and Management

• Act as primary point of contact for all finance-related tasks
• Develop policies aligned with organisational goals and sound financial management practices
• Provide support to the board as an invited member to board and/or sub-committee meetings
• Work closely with interfacing departments and provide guidance and monitoring where applicable

Financial Management and Accounting

• Cashbook processing and journals
• Bank processing, reconciliations, and reviews
• Reconciliation of creditors and debtors

Auditing and Reviews

• Submission of SARS returns (VAT, PAYE, UIF)
• Preparation and execution of statutory organisational audits
• Funder-specific audits

Stakeholder Management and Engagement

• Build and maintain positive relationships internally and externally

Grants and Compliance

• Oversee accurate and timeous management of partner contacts, budgets, compliance, and administration
• Create a strong internal control environment that mitigates financial risks

Payroll Management

• Support system development and system management for payroll duties
• Monthly review and sign-off on payroll

POPIA Privacy Champion

• Serve as POPIA privacy champion for relevant departments

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent Communication skills
• Excellent internal controls management
• Mathematical / statistical skills
• Risk management
• Advanced analytical skills
• Problem solving
• Excellent planning & organising
• Business acumen
• Strong systems knowledge

Houst, a leader in the property technology space, is seeking a Director of Finance. You'll be a strategic partner to the founder and leadership team, playing a key role in scaling the business sustainably while improving performance across the board. This pivotal role combines the rigour of financial management with the agility of operations oversight, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to our growth and innovation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Leadership : Develop and execute comprehensive financial strategies aligned with Houst’s growth objectives. Lead the preparation of monthly management, annual statutory accounts, and regular financial forecasts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Operational Excellence : Regularly conduct operational reviews to enhance order fulfilment and manage day-to-day operational finance functions. Develop tracking methods for production-related costs and propose cost-saving initiatives.
• Risk and Compliance Management: Implement robust financial systems, controls, and risk management strategies. Oversee compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and legal requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Performance Management: Utilise financial data to generate insights that support business decision-making. Lead on company FP&A, commercial finance, business partnering, KPI analysis, and drive actionable insights for continuous improvement.
• Team Development: Build and mentor a high-performing team dedicated to financial and operational excellence. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Strategic Partnerships: Partner with Co-Founders and senior management to monitor and manage the Business Plan, driving business growth and performance. Own cash, working capital, and treasury management, including foreign exchange.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Professional qualifications such as ACA , ACCA , CIMA , or MBA
• Extensive experience in senior financial operation roles, ideally within high-growth startups, scaleups , or fast-paced environments like eCommerce, Manufacturing , or Proptech
• Proven experience operating in multi-entity and multi-currency businesses
• Experience with fundraising , investor relations , and board-level reporting

Expertise:

• Strong financial acumen with deep experience in FP&A , budgeting , financial reporting , and risk management
• Demonstrated ability to lead the preparation of monthly management accounts , statutory accounts , and cash flow forecasts
• Hands-on understanding of operational finance , including order fulfilment , cost tracking , and process optimisation
• Experience managing tax, audit , and compliance across multiple jurisdictions
• Ability to turn financial data into actionable business insights and commercial recommendations
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally to improve margins , pricing , and operational performance
• Strong understanding of unit economics , CAC , LTV , and contribution margin analysis
• Comfortable managing cash , working capital , treasury , and FX exposure
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to mentor a team, foster a collaborative environment, and roll up sleeves to dive into the details.
• Articulate and inquisitive, with a passion for driving growth and an openness to occasional travel to European production centres.

Tools and Tech

• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills (modelling, macros, etc.)
• Experience with Xero and SQL (nice to have)
• Familiarity with automation tools , integrations, or custom dashboards is a plus

• 35 days paid holidays + UK public holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday - because who wants to work on their birthday?
• Enviable company culture – we’ve put time into getting our work culture just right.
• Regular team social events, company-wide recognition of outstanding work.
• Regular team social events (both in person and virtual)
• Company-wide recognition of outstanding work
• Opportunities to innovate Laptop – For business use

Houst, a leader in the property technology space, is seeking a Director of Finance . You'll be a strategic partner to the founder and leadership team, playing a key role in scaling the business sustainably while improving performance across the board. This pivotal role combines the rigour of financial management with the agility of operations oversight, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to our growth and innovation initiatives.

1. Financial Leadership : Develop and execute comprehensive financial strategies aligned with Houst's growth objectives. Lead the preparation of monthly management, annual statutory accounts, and regular financial forecasts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
2. Operational Excellence : Conduct operational reviews to enhance order fulfilment and manage day-to-day operational finance functions. Develop tracking methods for production-related costs and propose cost-saving initiatives.
3. Risk and Compliance Management : Implement robust financial systems, controls, and risk management strategies. Oversee compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and legal requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
4. Performance Management : Utilise financial data to generate insights supporting business decision-making. Lead FP&A, commercial finance, business partnering, KPI analysis, and drive actionable insights for continuous improvement.
5. Team Development : Build and mentor a high-performing team dedicated to financial and operational excellence. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
6. Strategic Partnerships : Partner with Co-Founders and senior management to monitor and manage the Business Plan, driving business growth and performance. Own cash, working capital, and treasury management, including foreign exchange.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Professional qualifications such as ACA , ACCA , CIMA , or MBA
• Extensive experience in senior financial operation roles, ideally within high-growth startups, scaleups , or fast-paced environments like eCommerce, Manufacturing , or Proptech
• Proven experience operating in multi-entity and multi-currency businesses
• Experience with fundraising , investor relations , and board-level reporting

• Strong financial acumen with deep experience in FP&A , budgeting , financial reporting , and risk management
• Demonstrated ability to lead the preparation of monthly management accounts , statutory accounts , and cash flow forecasts
• Hands-on understanding of operational finance , including order fulfilment , cost tracking , and process optimisation
• Experience managing tax, audit , and compliance across multiple jurisdictions
• Ability to turn financial data into actionable business insights and commercial recommendations
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally to improve margins , pricing , and operational performance
• Strong understanding of unit economics , CAC , LTV , and contribution margin analysis
• Comfortable managing cash , working capital , treasury , and FX exposure
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to mentor a team, foster a collaborative environment, and dive into details.
• Articulate and inquisitive, with a passion for driving growth and openness to occasional travel to European production centres.

• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills (modeling, macros, etc.)
• Experience with Xero and SQL (nice to have)
• Familiarity with automation tools , integrations, or custom dashboards is a plus

• 35 days paid holidays + UK public holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday - because who wants to work on their birthday?
• Enviable company culture - we've put time into getting our work culture just right.
• Regular team social events, company-wide recognition of outstanding work.
• Opportunities to innovate; Laptop for business use.

1. Oversee the full finance function, ensuring seamless operations across financial activities.
2. Act as the primary financial contact for clients, managing day-to-day financial operations and reporting.
3. Provide outsourced accounting services, including maintaining books and records, transaction management, and reconciliations.
4. Manage payments (bank accounts & multisigs), ensuring appropriate approvals in line with Cayman regulatory requirements.
5. Prepare quarterly management accounts, including financial statements (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow).
6. Develop and monitor budgeting and runway analysis for clients.
7. Track KPIs and financial performance metrics, benchmarking against agreed parameters.

• Prepare and present transparency reports for the community and Board of Directors.

• Manage liaising with the Compliance team for KYC and due diligence checks on grant proposals and transactions.
• Monitor banking and custody accounts, ensuring compliance with operational and commercial terms.
• Ensure financial policies align with governance frameworks, industry best practices, and Cayman regulations.

• Develop and implement policies for digital asset payments via wallets and fiat payments via banking rails.
• Manage KYC/wallet screening to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.
• Support clients with financial operations, weekly updates, policy reviews, and service provider integrations.
• Maintain relationships with financial service providers for seamless collaboration.
• Oversee financial administration and operational standards.

Minimum: BCom / Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting, or related field. Preferred: CA, AGA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.

If not qualified, 2-3 years of post-graduation experience in a finance role is required.

• Strong background in financial statement reporting and bookkeeping.
• Experience with budgeting, financial planning, and cash flow management.
• Familiarity with Web3, Blockchain, Crypto, or Digital Assets is preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong understanding of payments, financial controls, and compliance.
• Prior experience managing KYC, due diligence, and regulatory requirements.

Our client is seeking a Finance Manager to lead their newly established Centre of Excellence (COE). This pivotal role will oversee the processing of supplier invoices, employee expenses, cash processing, and sales ledger support for our client's global offices.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate and timely recording of transactions, manage suppliers, and process payments.
• Implement and ensure compliance with the global controls framework.
• Review monthly reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Deliver excellent customer service by resolving queries promptly and maintaining active communication with stakeholders.
• Ensure correct processing and reconciliation of web orders.
• Manage relationships with the Group Finance team to meet month-end deadlines and address queries.
• Handle day-to-day accounting, including monthly journals, year-end audit, and tax filings.
• Ensure consistent processing across offices.
• Implement updates to D365 and drive efficiencies within the team.
• Set annual objectives, prepare development plans, mentor team leads, review succession planning, provide feedback, and foster collaboration.
• Lead the team in timely responses to audit requests.
• Manage various projects as needed.

• Excellent communication and business partnering skills.
• Strong ability to solve problems with a proactive attitude.

• Proven experience working in a global business environment.
• At least 5 years of experience managing diverse teams, with a focus on training, development, and appraisal.
• Familiarity with D365 is a plus.

Our Cape Town client in the Financial Services space is looking for their next Finance Manager! Are you interested in this role? If so, join their team today!

1. A financial degree and a minimum of 7 years of experience with corporates in the financial services industry are required.
2. CA degree is advantageous.
3. Great written/spoken skills.
4. Excellent organizational skills.
5. Team-orientated attitude and the ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple priorities.

If you think this is you, kindly forward your CV to .

Salary R35 000 - R70 000 depending on experience and qualifications

Job Description
A vibrant import/export business is looking for a Finance Manager to play a key role in driving their expansion. With a portfolio of 200+ products, they are navigating exciting growth, and need a financial expert to help steer the ship. This is more than just numbers; it's about contributing directly to their success in the global marketplace.

Seeking a detail-oriented, strategic, and hands-on Finance Manager to oversee all financial aspects of the business. The ideal candidate will be responsible for financial planning, cash flow management, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, debtors collection, creditors payments and supporting executive decision-making with sound financial insights.

Responsibilities:

• Spearhead all financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and providing crucial insights to guide our strategic decisions.
• Drive financial planning, analysis, and forecasting to optimise their profitability and support sustainable growth.
• Oversee cash flow management, mitigate financial risks, and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, providing financial expertise to inform key business decisions.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Lead and mentor their finance team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Conduct financial analysis to support business performance and strategy
• Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes
• Develop and manage internal financial controls and procedures
• Monitor and manage company cash flow and working capital
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations (invoices, credits, payroll, reconciliations, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with SARS, VAT, PAYE, UIF, and company tax requirements
• Manage annual audits and liaise with external accountants/auditors
• Maintain and ensure accuracy of financial records
• Provide financial modelling for new business opportunities
• Support pricing strategy, gross margin analysis, and cost optimisation
• Evaluate and advise on capex, supplier contracts, and credit terms
• Identify risks and implement mitigating financial strategies
• Oversee finance staff or external bookkeeping support
• Ensure accurate integration of financial systems (Xero, inventory platforms, marketplaces)
• Recommend and implement finance process improvements and tools

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field - CA preferred.
• Proven experience as a Finance Manager, ideally within the import/export sector.
• Solid understanding of international trade regulations, customs, and tariffs.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership capabilities.
• A proactive approach, with a passion for driving financial performance in a growth-oriented environment.
• 5+ years' experience in a finance role, with at least 2 in a management capacity
• Strong proficiency in Xero (or similar accounting software), Excel/Google Sheets.
• Inventory Management Software (such as Unleashed or Cin7) an advantage.
• Knowledge of inventory management controls, and import operations is an advantage.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

• Be a key player in a company that's passionate about global trade and on a rapid growth trajectory.
• Enjoy a hybrid work model (3 days in-office) that offers flexibility and work-life balance.
• Take on a challenging and highly rewarding role with significant opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Work in a collaborative and supportive environment where your contributions will be recognized and valued.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience and the opportunity to earn bonuses.
• A dynamic, entrepreneurial environment with growth opportunities.
• Exposure to exciting brands.
• Flexible working arrangements.

Position

Finance Manager

Location

Cape Town City

About the role

This role involves significant hands-on responsibilities supporting major property developments, with a focus on e-commerce accounting, tax structuring, and corporate finance.

Qualifications and experience

CA (SA)

At least 5 years in a Financial Manager or senior finance position

At least 5 years of certified experience in taxation

Comprehensive understanding of tax, corporate finance, and e-commerce accounting

Strong analytical skills and ability to operate in a fast-paced environment

Organized, communicative, and solution-oriented

Key responsibilities

Overseeing essential financial functions

Managing e-commerce accounting accurately

Developing effective tax structuring strategies

Handling budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning

Supporting strategic financial decisions for property projects

Ensuring adherence to all financial and tax regulations

Skills and attributes

Strong managerial and technical acumen

Cultural sensitivity and capability to work in diverse environments

Experience mentoring and developing local staff

Expertise in engineering operations, budgeting, and cost control

Skilled in complex problem-solving and financial management

Proficient in Microsoft Office and report writing

Why join us

Collaborative team environment

Desired Skills:

• Corporate Finance
• Budgeting
• (CA)SA
• Taxation
• balance sheet