Finance Manager - Retail Analytics & Growth
3L Consulting (Pty) Ltd
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3L Consulting (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Finance Manager to establish controls, manage profitability, and drive data-driven insights across Sub-Saharan Africa from the Cape Town base. The role emphasizes collaboration with BI teams and business partners to deliver strategic financial guidance.
The successful candidate will lead financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and various analyses while supporting global finance initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor-level degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance or related field.
- BCom Accounting or equivalent advantageous.
- Professional finance qualifications (SAIPA/CIMA/ACCA/CA(SA)) advantageous.
Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain financial controls and processes with continuous auditing and reporting.
- Build and maintain management reporting and support executive decision making.
- Develop financial plans and forecasts; support budgeting and variance analysis.
- Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual management accounts and reconciliations.
- Collaborate with BI and business teams to drive data‑backed insights.
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As a Finance Manager, you will establish and maintain financial controls and processes through continuous auditing and reporting of both inputs and outputs. The ideal candidate relishes working with large volumes of data, enjoys the challenge of highly complex business contexts, and, above all else, is passionate about data and analytics. The candidate is comfortable with business intelligence tools and passionately partners with the business to identify strategic opportunities where data-backed insights drive value creation. An effective communicator, the candidate crisply translates analysis result into executive-facing business terms. The candidate works aptly with internal and external teams to push the projects across the finishing line. The candidate is a self-starter, comfortable with ambiguity, able to think big (while paying careful attention to detail), and enjoys working in a fast-paced and global team.
Key job responsibilities
Build review routines with the local business, including roll-out and training on related tools
- Own and develop robust mechanisms to inspect growth and profitability of our business, working closely with related business teams
- Establish controllership and approval mechanisms to manage day-to-day profitability
- Invent, simplify, and automate management reporting, working closely with owners in business and Business Intelligence teams across the Amazon world
- Provide strategic guidance, tactical direction, and decision support to business and finance partners
- Lead key analytical projects and contribute to reviews that influence senior leadership decision making
- Develop financial plans for both short and long- term planning exercises, aligning inputs with senior stakeholders worldwide
A day in the life
As a Finance Managers at this level, you take a hands-on role to boost our business performance and efficiency. You establish tight controls over our financials and develop a deep understanding of the mechanics behind our data, ensuring financial reporting is always accurate. You'll collaborate with partners in different areas worldwide to provide insights on improvements in our operational performance. That will involve deep diving into data, managing our planning processes, and giving team members guidance on more ambiguous areas of our financial environment.
Basic Qualifications
- Experience in multiple finance and accounting roles
- Experience in building financial and operational reports/data sets that inform business decision-making
- Experience performing ad hoc analysis using advanced Excel
- Experience building and managing financial models for business forecasting and problem solving
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA, or CPA
- Knowledge of SQL/ETL
- Experience working with large-scale data mining and reporting tools (examples: SQL, MS Access, Essbase, Cognos) and other financial systems (examples: Oracle, SAP, Lawson, JD Edwards)
- Experience delivering forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, and data interpretation of results
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer, and we value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. Amazon is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from South African citizens who are members of designated groups who may contribute to Employment Equity within the workplace and the further diversification of ideas. In this regard, the relevant laws and principles associated with Employment Equity will be considered when appointing potential candidates. We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. Amazon requires that you submit a copy of either your identity document or your passport and any applicable work permit if you are a foreign national, along with an updated curriculum vitae.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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Location: Century City, Cape Town
Type: Full-time | In-office
About the Role
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented, motivated and commercially minded Junior Financial Manager to join their finance team in Century City.
This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with a solid grounding in accounting principles who is ready to take the next step in their career and gain greater exposure to management accounts, financial reporting and broader finance management responsibilities .
The successful candidate will occupy a varied role, balancing higher-level responsibilities such as preparing management accounts and financial analysis with hands-on financial processing when required. The position offers the opportunity to develop into a more senior finance management role within a supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
Management Accounts & Financial Reporting
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts, including:
Income statements
Balance sheets
Cash flow statements
Prepare supporting schedules and financial reconciliations.
Perform budget-versus-actual variance analysis and highlight key movements for management review.
Assist with month-end and year-end .financial close processes.
Prepare and process journals, accruals and prepayments.
Assist with the preparation of financial reports and management presentations.
Provide accurate financial information and analysis to support business decision-making
Process day-to-day financial transactions accurately and timeously.
Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
Perform regular bank reconciliations.
Capture and accurately code invoices, payments and receipts on the accounting system.
Assist with payroll processing and related reconciliations where required.
Maintain accurate, complete and up-to-date financial records.
Ensure finance documentation and filing systems are properly maintained.
Compliance & Financial Controls
Ensure financial transactions are processed in accordance with company policies and internal controls.
Apply relevant accounting principles and standards to financial processing and reporting.
Assist with the preparation of information and supporting documentation for:
VAT and tax submissions
Statutory requirements
Internal and external audits
Identify discrepancies, irregularities and potential control weaknesses and escalate these appropriately.
Assist with identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and efficiencies.
Finance Support & Collaboration
Work closely with the Financial Manager / Head of Finance to ensure the smooth running of the finance function.
Liaise with other departments regarding financial information, queries and reporting requirements.
Respond to internal finance-related queries professionally and efficiently.
Assist with ad hoc financial analysis, reporting and finance projects.
Support the wider finance team with additional responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications
Relevant degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
A BCom Accounting or equivalent qualification would be advantageous.
Studying towards or holding a professional finance qualification such as SAIPA, CIMA, ACCA or CA(SA) would be advantageous.
Experience
1--3 years' relevant experience within an accounting or finance environment.
Exposure to the preparation of management accounts is preferred.
Practical experience in general financial processing, including:
Accounts payable
Accounts receivable
Bank reconciliations
Journals
Accruals and prepayments
Exposure to month-end and year-end processes would be advantageous.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
Proficiency in accounting software such as Sage, Xero, Pastel, QuickBooks or similar.
Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to work confidently with financial data, reporting and analysis.
Strong reconciliation and analytical skills.
Good understanding of financial controls and accounting processes.
Ability to work accurately with large volumes of financial information.
CORE COMPETENCIES
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong numerical and analytical ability.
Excellent organisation and time management.
Ability to work to strict deadlines, particularly during month-end and year-end.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.
Team-oriented and collaborative approach.
Proactive and solutions-focused.
Adaptable and willing to take on both technical and routine finance responsibilities.
Strong willingness to learn and develop.
Professional and commercially aware approach.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate is an ambitious finance professional who has built a solid foundation in accounting and is now looking to step beyond transactional processing and develop into a broader financial management role.
They should be comfortable getting involved at both ends of the spectrum --- from preparing management accounts and analysing variances to assisting with reconciliations and day-to-day processing.
The successful candidate will demonstrate initiative, accuracy, accountability and a genuine interest in understanding the broader business, rather than simply processing transactions.
WHAT THE CLIENT OFFERS
Opportunity to develop into a senior finance management position.
Exposure to a broad range of financial functions.
Opportunity to build well-rounded experience across accounting, reporting, analysis and finance operations.
Supportive team environment.
Career development and increased responsibility as experience grows.
Group Financial Manager - Cape Town - Salary: Market-related
About the Opportunity
A well-established investment and holding group operating across multi-entity commercial industries (including automotive, fleet/rental, workshop, and corporate operations) is seeking a sharp, hands-on Group Financial Manager .
Our client values cultural alignment, long-term fit, and leadership capacity over a rushed hire. The ideal candidate is an ambitious financial professional with strong core accounting credentials, solid team leadership capabilities, and a practical approach to operational finance.
Key Responsibilities
- Group Financial Control & Management Accounts: Oversee full-function month-end closes, review trial balances, complete balance sheet reconciliations, and prepare management accounts and cash-flow forecasts across multiple operating entities.
- Leadership & Team Management: Lead, mentor, and review the daily work of internal accounting and administrative staff to drive financial accuracy and consistency across the group.
- Treasury & Banking Controls: Monitor daily group cash flow, manage banking facilities, and authorise/release critical operational payments.
- Tax & Statutory Compliance: Coordinate and ensure complete accuracy for group VAT, EMP201, EMP501, and provisional tax submissions via eFiling, liaising directly with external tax practitioners.
- Payroll & Intercompany Management: Oversee monthly group payroll processing, handle intercompany loan reconciliations, interest calculations, and shareholder funding schedules.
- Operational Systems & Decision Support: Interrogate financial flows between operational/rental/workshop systems and the accounting software (QuickBooks Online), providing strategic financial modeling and scenario analysis for executive leadership.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Education: Relevant tertiary degree in Accounting or Finance (BCom / BCompt or equivalent required). Professional designations (
- Manage the complete F&I process from finance application through to approval, contracting and vehicle delivery
- Submit and manage customer finance applications with banks and finance houses
- Structure deals according to customer affordability and finance-house requirements
- Negotiate appropriate finance terms and manage finance approvals and outstanding conditions
- Present and sell approved Value-Added Products (VAPs)
- Ensure all deal documentation is accurate, complete and compliant
- Maintain strong relationships with banks and finance providers
- Ensure compliance with NCA, FAIS, FICA , dealership policies and finance-house requirements
- Maintain accurate and audit-ready deal files
- Clearly explain finance terms, instalments, deposits, residual/balloon payments and F&I products to customers
- Handle customer queries and objections professionally
- Work closely with Sales Executives and Management to ensure smooth deal progression
- Monitor finance penetration, VAP penetration, F&I gross profit and overall performance
- Manage cancellations and chargebacks
- Complete F&I reporting, administration and month-end processes accurately and on time
- Ensure vehicles are only delivered once all required financial and administrative conditions have been met
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Excellent negotiation and selling abilities
- Strong financial and numerical ability
- Customer-service orientated
- High attention to detail
- Strong administrative and organisational skills
- Excellent time-management and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
- High level of integrity and compliance awareness
- Results-driven with a strong commercial focus
- Take ownership of the month-end process, including journals, reconciliations, and management accounts
- Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packs for management
- Manage and forecast cash flow requirements, ensuring operational funding requirements are proactively planned
- Oversee debtors and creditors functions, ensuring the impact on cash flow and working capital is properly managed
- Analyse working capital movements and provide meaningful recommendations to improve cash management
- Prepare and maintain annual budgets, forecasts, and profitability projections
- Monitor financial performance against budgets and provide detailed variance analysis
- Manage daily banking activities, cashbook control, and treasury-related processes
- Provide leadership, direction, and support to junior finance staff where required
- Identify process improvements and drive efficiencies within the finance department
Job Description:
- Take ownership of the month-end process, including journals, reconciliations, and management accounts
- Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packs for management
- Manage and forecast cash flow requirements, ensuring operational funding requirements are proactively planned
- Oversee debtors and creditors functions, ensuring the impact on cash flow and working capital is properly managed
- Analyse working capital movements and provide meaningful recommendations to improve cash management
- Prepare and maintain annual budgets, forecasts, and profitability projections
- Monitor financial performance against budgets and provide detailed variance analysis
- Manage daily banking activities, cashbook control, and treasury-related processes
- Provide leadership, direction, and support to junior finance staff where required
- Identify process improvements and drive efficiencies within the finance department
- 5+ years of strong all-round accounting experience within a commercial environment
- Experience managing cash flow, working capital and forecasting
- Preparing budgets, forecasts, and profitability reporting
- Ability to manage multiple reporting deadlines and competing priorities
- Experience within manufacturing, FMCG, production, distribution environments advantageous
- BCom Accounting or Equivalent
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1. Management Accounts & Reporting
- Draft monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
- Prepare supporting schedules and variance analyses (budget vs. actual) for review by senior management.
- Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and prepayments.
- Support the preparation of financial reports and presentations for management and stakeholders.
2. General Financial Processing
- Process day-to-day financial transactions as needed, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.
- Capture and code invoices, payments, and receipts accurately in the accounting system.
- Assist with payroll processing and related reconciliations, where required.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and filing systems.
3. Compliance & Controls
- Ensure transactions are processed in line with company policies, internal controls, and relevant accounting standards.
- Assist with the preparation of information for statutory returns, VAT/tax submissions, and audits.
- Identify and escalate discrepancies or process improvement opportunities.
4. Support & Collaboration
- Work closely with the Financial Manager/Head of Finance and other departments to ensure smooth financial operations.
- Respond to internal queries regarding financial data, reports, and processes.
- Support ad hoc financial analysis and projects as required.
Requirements:
- 13 years of relevant experience in an accounting or finance role, ideally including exposure to management accounts preparation.
- Experience with general bookkeeping/processing tasks (accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations) preferred.
- A relevant degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (e.g., BCom Accounting).
- Studying towards or holding a professional qualification (e.g., SAIPA, CIMA, ACCA, or working towards CA(SA)) is advantageous.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero, Pastel, QuickBooks) and advanced Excel skills.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Good time management and ability to meet deadlines, particularly around month-end.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Willingness to take on varied tasks, from strategic reporting to routine processing.
Opportunity to develop into a senior finance role within a supportive team environment.
The primary objective of this role is to support Wealth Managers with all administrative functions relating to the servicing of existing and prospective clients, with a particular focus on investment and retirement fund administration.
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Manage turnaround times and ensure deadlines are met.
- Provide prompt feedback and updates on tasks and client matters.
- Assist with day-to-day administrative support, including following up on outstanding information.
- Maintain a high level of accuracy in all work completed.
- Deliver exceptional customer service and contribute positively to the client experience.
- Demonstrate proactive task management and problem-solving abilities.
- Communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Act as the first point of contact for queries and provide appropriate support.
2. Product Administration Knowledge
Maintain a sound understanding of investment product administration, including but not limited to:
- Living Annuities
- Life Annuities
- Retirement Annuities
- Preservation Funds
- Discretionary Investments
- Endowments
- Tax-Free Savings Investments
- Process investment switches, withdrawals, and other servicing instructions.
- Prepare servicing documentation for client review and signature.
- Monitor outstanding servicing instructions and ensure completion.
- Liaise with product providers regarding servicing requests and updates.
- Assist with Section 14 and Section 50 transfer administration.
- Assist with annual fee renewal administration.
- Keep clients informed regarding the progress of servicing instructions.
- Escalate urgent or complex matters to the Wealth Manager when appropriate.
4. CRM and Client Record Management
- Ensure all client communications and servicing activities are accurately recorded on the CRM system.
- Maintain accurate client demographic, banking, and compliance information.
- Ensure all client documentation is correctly filed and maintained.
- Follow up on outstanding documentation required to complete servicing requests.
Qualifications
- Matric (Grade 12).
- Minimum of 2 years''' experience in investment administration will be advantageous.
Key Competencies and Skills
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills.
- Professional and client-focused approach.
About the latest Finance manager Jobsin Cape Town !
Are you a seasoned financial professional with a passion for guiding clients through complex investment and retirement landscapes?
Key Responsibilities:
As a Financial Advisor, you will provide personalized advice with a focus on investment portfolios, retirement planning, and wealth preservation. Your core duties will include:
Tailored Financial Planning: Conducting in-depth needs analyses to develop financial plans aligned with clients''' life goals.
Retirement Expertise: Developing and implementing strategies for South African retirees and expatriates to ensure lifestyle sustainability.
Investment Guidance: Advising on offshore options, annuities, living annuities, and tax-efficient drawdown strategies.
Cross-Border Advisory: Navigating complex issues such as foreign pensions, dual tax residency, currency risk, and international estate planning.
Client Relationship Management: Building long-term relationships based on trust and transparency while conducting regular portfolio reviews.
Compliance & Technical Proficiency: Ensuring all advice remains compliant with South African financial legislation (FSCA, SARS, SARB) and managing client interactions through CRM systems like AtWork.
Are you an experienced Wealth Manager looking to elevate your career within one of South Africas premier financial service groups?
Our client, a leading financial institution, is seeking a high-performing Wealth Manager to join their dynamic team . In this role, you will leverage a data-informed, integrated advice approach to deliver holistic financial planning for high-net-worth clients . You will formulate customized strategies across investment solutions, risk management, estate planning, and cash management to help clients achieve their long-term financial goals .
About the Role
Are you an experienced Wealth Manager looking to elevate your career within one of South Africas premier financial service groups?
Our client, a leading financial institution, is seeking a high-performing Wealth Manager to join their dynamic team . In this role, you will leverage a data-informed, integrated advice approach to deliver holistic financial planning for high-net-worth clients . You will formulate customized strategies across investment solutions, risk management, estate planning, and cash management to help clients achieve their long-term financial goals .
Key ResponsibilitiesHolistic Advisory: Analyze client financial information to construct tailored proposals in investment planning, risk solutions, estate planning, and cash management .
Growth & Retention: Drive revenue growth by meeting sales targets, identifying new client opportunities, and educating clients to maximize retention .
Quality & Compliance: Deliver consistent, high-quality advice in alignment with internal investment philosophies and approved product matrices .
Client Relationship Management: Provide ongoing progress reports against agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs) .
Networking & Expansion: Build strong alliances across internal stakeholders and represent the business in relevant industry forums .
Education: Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation paired with a relevant degree in Finance, Investments, Economics, or related fields .
Experience: Proven track record in providing bespoke wealth management solutions at a managerial level .
Licensing: CAT 1 license (signed off for supervision) is mandatory . A CAT 2 license is a strong advantage .
Attractive EVP: Highly competitive remuneration and reward structures .
Flexibility & Wellbeing: Flexible/hybrid work arrangements with a strong focus on employee health and wellness .
Professional Growth: Direct access to mentorship, executive coaching, and cross-functional group collaboration opportunities .
Clear credit and criminal record (compliance with the National Credit Act requirements) .
Must not be an unrehabilitated insolvent .
Appointments will be made in line with the clients Employment Equity strategy .
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