Finance Manager

O'Brien Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Cape Town seeks a Financial Manager to lead the finance and administrative functions, ensuring strategic decision-making across the business. The ideal candidate will have a qualification in accounting, 5-8+ years of experience in a senior finance role, and strong analytical capabilities. Responsibilities include overseeing financial reporting, compliance, and team leadership. Preference will be given to male candidates as per the Employment Equity plan.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years' experience in a senior finance role, preferably in the Service Industry.
• High analytical skills for reporting and forecasting.
• Ability to maintain compliance with statutory obligations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Lead accounts receivable and payable processes.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and revenue analysis.
• Ensure statutory compliance (VAT, PAYE, EMP).
• Maintain dashboards and margin tracking.

Skills

Accounting Qualification and certification

Advanced Excel skills

Strong commercial and business acumen

Cloud-based accounting experience

Confident communication

Education

Qualified accountant

Tools

Sage

Intacct

Job description

We're looking for a commercially focusedFinancial Managerto lead our finance and administrative functions and support strategic decision-making across the business.

This role is suited to a qualified accountant with strong operational and analytical capabilities, confident leadership skills, and a keen eye for detail. You'll be responsible for full financial oversight — from management reporting and compliance to margin analysis and budgeting — while working closely with the Managing Director and leading a small team.

Key Requirements

• Accounting Qualification and certification
• 5–8+ years' experience in a senior finance role - preferably in the Service Industry
• Advanced Excel skills, highly analytical
• Strong commercial and business acumen
• Cloud-based accounting (Intacct experience preferred) and familiarity with Sage for payroll
• Confident communicator with a strong client focus

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee full financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting
• Oversee the IT and office management functions
• Lead accounts receivable and payable processes
• Prepare monthly management accounts and revenue analysis
• Ensure statutory compliance (VAT, PAYE, EMP, etc.)
• Maintain dashboards, margin tracking and costing analysis
• Collaborate on business planning and financial strategy
• Invoicing and bank recon
• Lead and support the finance team

If you're looking for a hands-on role where your financial expertise helps shape business performance — we'd like to hear from you.

Aligned with our Employment Equity plan - preference will be given to male candidates.

EMail your CV to or call Lorna O'Brien on to discuss the role.