Assistant Financial Manager

Ca Financial Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A growing family office is seeking an Assistant Financial Manager to maintain financial processes, oversee cash flow planning, and manage audits. You will work with a close-knit team and engage with external advisors in a dynamic financial environment. Ideal candidates should have experience in financial management. This role offers a collaborative atmosphere and diverse portfolio exposure.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial management or related fields.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial processes, procedures, and controls across the group.
• Oversee short-term cash flow planning, including review and execution of bank transactions.
• Support long-term cash flow planning and treasury management.

Job description

Growing family office with a diverse portfolio, including listed holdings, private equity, offshore investments, and philanthropic initiatives, looking for a Assistant Financial Manager.

Why join this team?

• Be part of a close-knit team of 7 finance and investment professionals
• Exposure to a wide range of financial activities across domestic and international trusts, companies, and family office structures
• Dynamic environment that spans listed entities, private equity, offshore portfolios, and philanthropic activities
• Collaborate with leading external advisors, auditors, and financial institutions

What you will be doing:

• Maintain financial processes, procedures, and controls across the group
• Oversee short-term cash flow planning, including review and execution of bank transactions
• Support long-term cash flow planning and treasury management, including engagement with banks
• Compile and review monthly internal reports
• Review annual financial statements and manage the audit process
• Oversee outsourced accounting and secretarial functions to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Manage SARB exchange control reporting and applications
• Execute and manage currency trades
• Liaise with external advisors on tax, legal, exchange control, and accounting matters
• Maintain insurance cover on major assets