Financial Controller

Intrinsic Consulting Services; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative non-profit organization based in Cape Town is seeking a Financial Controller for a 12-month contract. This role involves providing comprehensive financial services, managing grants, and supporting startups. Ideal candidates will have a tertiary qualification in commerce or finance, along with 5 years of experience in financial management. The position offers flexible, hybrid working arrangements and opportunities for collaboration with a passionate team focused on sustainability and ocean health.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Market related salary

Opportunities for mentorship and collaboration

Qualifications

• 5 years of financial management experience in startups or impact investing.
• Experience managing grants and funding income.
• Interest in sustainability or ocean innovation is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full scope of financial services to OHA.
• Support startups in establishing business models.
• Manage all funding and donations for OHA.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Spreadsheeting knowledge

Excellent communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in commerce or finance

Job description

SUMMARY :

Financial Controller (12 month contract) for innovative NPO

POSITION INFO :

OceanHub Africa (OHA) is the continent’s leading enabler of ocean-impact entrepreneurship. Headquartered in Cape Town at the V&A Waterfront, we support, connect, and invest in African ventures and ecosystem actors working at the intersection of ocean health, climate resilience, and sustainable livelihoods.

Through our venture support programs, knowledge partnerships, and convening platforms such as the Ocean Innovation Africa Summit, we build bridges between innovation and inclusion, science and entrepreneurship, grassroots communities and global capital. We are committed to shaping a just, regenerative, and blue economy, from coastal villages to regional venture ecosystems.

We now seek a Financial Controller on a twelve month contract to provide the full scope of financial services to OHA, support startups with the establishment of business models and manage all funding and donations for OHA and related parties

To be considered for the role, you will need a tertiary qualification in commerce, finance, or similar. You will have gained 5 years financial management experience in startup or impact investing ecosystems with significant experience managing grants and funding income.

Strong analytical, problem solving and organisational skills together with strong spreadsheeting knowledge and skills are essential.

Demonstrable experience of building and maintaining robust working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, showcasing your excellent written and verbal communication skills are critical and an interest in sustainability, entrepreneurship, or ocean innovation is an advantage

In return we offer the opportunity to showcase your commercial acumen whilst delivering critical financial outputs to a fast paced high impact organisation and enjoying the mentorship and collaboration with a dynamic, purpose-driven team.

In addition to flexible, hybrid working arrangements and a market related salary, this role presents a unique opportunity to join a group of people who are focussed on making a real difference in the lives of individuals and communities whilst positively impacting sustainability, the environment and ocean economy. You will be exposed to and have the opportunity to create relationships with key industry players and thought leaders from around the world.