Reference: HC004822-Crush-1Financial Operations Manager – Cape Town
Duties & Responsibilities
An innovative and rapidly scaling international organisation within the agricultural science and technology sector is seeking a
Financial Operations Manager to join their Cape Town team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a recently qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) who is eager to gain international exposure, take ownership of finance operations across multiple jurisdictions, and grow with a forward-thinking business.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day transactional finance operations across the group.
- Review and process supplier invoices, employee expense claims, and company card transactions in line with compliance requirements.
- Manage payments, reconciliations, and aged payables.
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations and ensure accurate intercompany loan account reconciliations.
- Prepare daily cash balance reports, track inflows/outflows, and produce monthly cash burn reporting.
- Manage banking profiles and maintain relationships with banking partners.
- Partner with internal stakeholders and suppliers to resolve finance queries.
- Drive process improvements to strengthen controls and enhance efficiency.
Requirements
- Recently qualified CA(SA) with 1–2 years’ post-articles experience, ideally within an industry environment and across multiple jurisdictions.
- Strong working knowledge of Xero accounting software.
- Proficiency in Excel and/or Google Sheets (Google Suite experience advantageous).
- Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and time management.
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
- High energy, adaptable, and eager to learn.
- Fluency in English (Spanish/Arabic would be an advantage).
What’s on Offer
- Opportunity to join a global, award-winning organisation making a positive impact on sustainability and food security.
- International exposure across multiple entities.
- A collaborative and innovative culture where new ideas are valued.
- Cape Town–based role, with 3–4 days in office per week.
If you’re a newly qualified CA(SA) looking to take the next step in your career and gain hands-on international finance experience, we’d love to hear from you.
Package & Remuneration
R 750000 - R 800000 - Annually
