Financial Manager

The Management Recruitment Group (Mrg); Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and specialist services company in Cape Town is looking for a Financial Manager. You will lead the Finance & Administration team, conduct financial planning, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting and professional qualifications. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in financial management essential.
• Proven leadership of small, cross-functional teams is beneficial.
• Exposure to HR/administration and experience in logistics or tourism valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead Finance & Administration team.
• Drive financial planning, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, audit, and governance requirements.
• Strengthen financial controls and risk management.
• Provide strategic financial insight for decisions.
• Oversee HR and administrative compliance.

Skills

Financial planning

Leadership

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting / Finance

Professional qualification (CA(SA), CIMA, SAIPA)

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

Microsoft Dynamics

Microsoft Navision

Job description

Job Title

Financial Manager

Location & Employment Type

Cape Town CBD (On site) – Permanent

Company Overview

An international logistics and specialist services company with operations in some of the world's most unique and challenging environments is seeking a Financial Manager to lead its Finance & Administration team in Cape Town.

Role

This is a pivotal role with structured succession into full departmental responsibility, reporting directly to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead Finance & Administration (Bookkeeping, HR support, and Reception).
• Drive financial planning, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, audit, and governance requirements.
• Strengthen financial controls and risk management.
• Provide strategic financial insight to support investment and operational decisions.
• Oversee HR and administrative compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Accounting / Finance (essential).
• Professional qualification (CA(SA), CIMA, SAIPA or equivalent).
• 2+ years' experience in financial management.
• Proven leadership of small, cross-functional teams. ((not essential).)
• Strong systems knowledge (Microsoft Business Central / Dynamics / Navision advantageous).
• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• Exposure to HR / administration and experience in logistics, travel, or tourism will be valued.

What We're Looking For

• Strategic financial thinker with strong analytical skills.
• Hands‑on with high integrity, attention to detail, and resilience.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced, and purpose‑driven environment.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to : Step into a succession pathway with mentorship. Contribute to the financial sustainability of a truly unique, global operation. Join a passionate, professional team committed to excellence. Earn a competitive salary of R

• – R
• per month.