Finance Manager

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our client is a fast-moving payments startup on a mission to modernize how businesses and consumers move money. As they scale they are looking for a hands-on Finance Manager who thrives in ambiguity rolls up their sleeves and builds robust financial processes from the ground up.

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Cape Town

Workplace: Hybrid

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance from a top-tier university.
Qualified CA(SA) or member of a recognized professional accounting body.
Minimum 2 years of post-articles experience; background in a Big Four or large accounting firm - as a Financial Manager Financial Controller or Senior Accountant roles post articles
Experience in banking fintech or payments environments is a significant advantage.
Strong command of SQL and familiarity with data analysis tools such as Python PowerBI or similar.
Solid understanding of IT systems business infrastructure and how technology intersects with financial operations.
Proactive adaptable and able to thrive in dynamic fast-changing startup environments.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to present complex financial concepts in a clear and an accessible manner.
Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset for cross-functional work.
Strong commercial financial management experience

Responsibilities

Drive Financial Strategy & Controls

Design implement and refine financial policies procedures and internal controls to support rapid growth.
Monitor daily cash flows payments operations and treasury activities ensuring alignment with
SOPs and internal governance.

Operational Leadership

Manage the full payment lifecycle from authorization through to settlement and reconciliation.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Engineering HR and Operations to embed financial discipline into core business processes.

Data-Driven Insights

Develop and maintain dashboards and KPIs using tools like SQL Python PowerBI (or equivalents) to track performance and guide strategic decisions.
Conduct variance analysis and financial modeling to assess new product lines business initiatives and market opportunities.

Reporting & Compliance

Prepare monthly quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS/GAAP.
Lead tax filings regulatory reporting and audit processes working closely with external auditors and tax advisors.

Team & Stakeholder Management

Lead mentor and coach junior finance staff cultivating a high-performance and continuous-improvement culture.
Act as a trusted partner to senior leadership delivering actionable financial recommendations and clear risk assessments.