Finance Manager

Watershed Consulting; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Cape Town seeks a Finance Manager responsible for overseeing financial functions, managing e-commerce accounting, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will have a CA (SA) qualification with substantial experience in corporate finance and taxation, and will thrive in a dynamic environment that promotes strategic financial decisions.

Benefits

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in Financial Manager or senior finance position.
• Certifications and experience in taxation required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing essential financial functions.
• Handling budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Developing effective tax structuring strategies.
• Supporting strategic financial decisions for property projects.

Skills

Corporate Finance

Budgeting

Taxation

balance sheet

Education

CA (SA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position

Finance Manager

Location

Cape Town City

About the role

This role involves significant hands-on responsibilities supporting major property developments, with a focus on e-commerce accounting, tax structuring, and corporate finance.

Qualifications and experience

CA (SA)

At least 5 years in a Financial Manager or senior finance position

At least 5 years of certified experience in taxation

Comprehensive understanding of tax, corporate finance, and e-commerce accounting

Strong analytical skills and ability to operate in a fast-paced environment

Organized, communicative, and solution-oriented

Key responsibilities

Overseeing essential financial functions

Managing e-commerce accounting accurately

Developing effective tax structuring strategies

Handling budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning

Supporting strategic financial decisions for property projects

Ensuring adherence to all financial and tax regulations

Skills and attributes

Strong managerial and technical acumen

Cultural sensitivity and capability to work in diverse environments

Experience mentoring and developing local staff

Expertise in engineering operations, budgeting, and cost control

Skilled in complex problem-solving and financial management

Proficient in Microsoft Office and report writing

Why join us

Collaborative team environment

Desired Skills:

• Corporate Finance
• Budgeting
• (CA)SA
• Taxation
• balance sheet