Finance and Operations Senior Manager
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Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a technically strong operationally minded and commercially curious Finance & Operations Manager to join a fast-growing entrepreneurial investment business. This newly created role is ideal for a CA(SA) or strong finance professional with exposure to fund management asset management or broader financial services who enjoys variety ownership and working closely with senior leaders.
The business is experiencing continued growth across its investment activities and underlying structures creating the need for a strong individual to take over key reporting finance processes and operational workflows freeing up senior leadership to focus on strategic and investment priorities.
About the Company
Our client is a dynamic expanding investment organisation with a close-knit high-performance culture. They support a portfolio of innovative businesses and operate across multiple local and international structures.
The environment offers the best of both worlds:
- Entrepreneurial hands-on and fast-paced
- High standards of governance reporting compliance and execution
You will work closely with senior partners investment teams support teams service providers auditors legal advisors and international stakeholders. The role is broad varied and central to the operational and financial running of the business.
What You Will Be Doing
Finance Operations Reporting & Internal Controls
- Manage intercompany payments internal finance processes and financial workflows
- Oversee fund reporting including financial and ESG components
- Manage invoicing drawdowns receipts payments and distributions
- Support valuations investment reporting and fund administration
- Prepare and maintain internal reporting packs for senior leadership
- Strengthen internal controls processes and documentation
Operational Management & Stakeholder Coordination
- Support senior leadership with daily operational execution
- Liaise with auditors accountants legal advisors and regulatory parties
- Coordinate governance compliance and internal procedures
- Support post-investment structures and portfolio company reporting
- Manage internal teams and support functions across operations
- Ensure smooth communication between internal and external stakeholders
Execution & Business Enablement
- Streamline operational processes and drive continuous improvement
- Take ownership of new complex and varied tasks
- Act as the operational point-of-contact for the business
- Provide high-quality ad hoc support on finance reporting and operational matters
Who Were Looking For
- CA(SA) preferred or strong finance qualification with relevant experience
- 5 years experience across finance operations fund management or financial services
- Strong understanding of financial processes governance reporting and internal operations
- Experience interacting with auditors fund administrators legal advisors and regulatory bodies
- High proficiency in Excel and Microsoft business tools
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Detail-oriented proactive solutions-driven and comfortable with autonomy
- Thrives in a dynamic growing environment with shifting priorities
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
Key Skills
- Accounting Software
- Time Management
- Accounts Administration
- Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Reconciliation
- Administrative Skill
- Leadership skills
- Accounting & Finance
- Accounts Management
- Communication
- Analysis Skills
- Relationship Management
- Team Player Spirit
- Budgeting Skills
- Accounts Payable
About Company
CA Financial Appointments is a leading financial recruitment agency based in Cape Town. We seek out the best financial talent for our valued clients.
