Chief Financial Strategist

Bebeefinancialcontroller; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company based in Cape Town is seeking a Financial Manager to oversee the entire financial process. This role involves managing all accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and providing insightful analysis for decision-making. Candidates should possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in a commercial setting along with exceptional analytical skills and proficiency in creating spreadsheets and dashboards. The ideal candidate will also manage payroll administration ensuring compliance and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in a commercial environment.
• Proven analytical skills and strong financial expertise.
• Proficiency in creating advanced spreadsheets and dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete spectrum of accounting operations.
• Analyse financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Ensure adherence to financial principles and best practices.
• Oversee payroll administration for compliance and accuracy.

Skills

Exceptional analytical skills

Strong financial acumen

Ability to create advanced spreadsheets and dashboards

Job description

Job Overview

The primary responsibility of this role is to manage the entire financial process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting. This encompasses the management of all accounting functions, including financial processing, reconciliations, and monthly reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the complete spectrum of accounting operations
• Analyse financial data thoroughly and provide actionable insights to support informed decision‑making
• Maintain adherence to sound financial principles and best practices at all times
• Oversee payroll administration, ensuring statutory compliance and accuracy

Requirements

• A minimum of five years of experience in a commercial environment is required
• Exceptional analytical skills and strong financial acumen are essential
• The ability to create advanced spreadsheets and dashboards is necessary for success in this role