Operational Finance Manager
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Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are seeking a hands-on commercially astute Operational Financial Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day financial operations across multiple entities and markets. This role is ideal for a finance professional who thrives in an operational fast-paced environment enjoys partnering with the business and takes pride in strong financial controls accurate reporting and enabling sound commercial decision-making.
Duties:
Qualifications & Experience:
Skills & Competencies:
Personal Attributes:
- Financial Management & Reporting:
- Oversee daily financial operations including accounting cash flow and transactional processing
- Prepare monthly management accounts variance analysis and detailed financial reports
- Ensure the accuracy completeness and timeliness of all financial information
- Monitor budgets and forecasts providing insights on cost control and profitability
- Manage the annual external audit process end-to-end
- Operational & Commercial Support:
- Partner with operational and departmental leaders to support business performance
- Conduct monthly reviews of divisional revenue trackers ensuring accurate capturing in the ERP system
- Support commercial teams with quarterly budgeting and performance analysis
- Provide training guidance and ad hoc support to the accountant junior accountant and regional commercial teams
- Drive clean-up initiatives by coordinating internal teams and external consultants
- Compliance Governance & Controls:
- Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements (with support from payroll teams and external consultants where applicable)
- Maintain and continuously improve internal financial controls and procedures
- Manage internal and external audits and address findings proactively
- Coordinate and manage tax audits with external consultants
- Ensure adherence to company policies and governance frameworks
- Cash Flow & Treasury:
- Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital requirements
- Oversee banking relationships payments and reconciliations
- Monitor debtors and creditors to ensure optimal cash management
- Team & Stakeholder Management:
- Supervise and support the Accountant and Junior Accountant
- Provide coaching training and performance management
- Act as the key finance liaison with auditors tax consultants banks and external stakeholders
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or a related field
- Professional qualification (e.g. BCom SAIPA and CIMA) advantageous
- Minimum 5 years relevant financial management experience
- Industry experience in a fast-paced or services environment advantageous
- Experience working across multiple markets or regions advantageous
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong financial analytical and problem-solving skills
- Solid knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting
- Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Navision highly advantageous)
- Advanced Excel capability
- High attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities
Personal Attributes:
- Hands-on operationally focused and a true team player
- Proactive results-driven and solutions-oriented
- High levels of integrity professionalism and accountability
- Confident decision-maker with a commercial mindset
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
About Company
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