Financial Manager

The Recruitment Council; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic financial services group seeks a Financial Manager to oversee operations across multiple subsidiaries. This role requires leadership of the finance team, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing audits, and preparing financial reports. Candidates with a postgraduate accounting qualification and 2 to 5 years of relevant experience are preferred, alongside strong technical skills in IFRS and accounting software.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of experience in a financial management role with team leadership.
• Postgraduate qualification preferred; professional registration advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and multicurrency accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the finance team, manage KPIs and workflows.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and quarterly consolidated board packs.
• Own the external audit cycle, ensuring timely delivery of financial statements.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Communication

Planning

Education

Postgraduate accounting qualification

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Financial Mastermind Wanted! Join a Visionary Wealth & Investment Group as Their Next Financial Manager

A dynamic, high-performance financial services group is on the hunt for a Financial Manager to join their ambitious and fast-growing team in Cape Town.

About the Client

This diversified financial group operates across Wealth Management , Family Office Services , Fiduciary & Tax Planning , and a cutting-edge Alternative Asset Management division, managing portfolios in private equity, venture capital, property, private credit, and corporate finance . The culture is flat, fast, and high-achieving valuing output over titles and innovation over bureaucracy.

The Role : Financial Manager (Opcos)

The successful candidate will report directly to the Group CFO and serve as a critical driver in managing the financial operations of multiple subsidiaries. They will take ownership of financial reporting, audits, stakeholder reporting, cash management, and regulatory compliance all while leading a small finance team and collaborating closely with investment and operations leaders.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and mentor the finance team, managing KPIs, workflows, and reviews

Prepare monthly management accounts and quarterly consolidated board packs across multiple legal entities

Own the full external audit cycle and ensure timely delivery of Annual Financial Statements

Ensure FSCA regulatory compliance and reporting for Alpha Wealth and Alpha Private Capital

Manage payroll processes, commissions, bi-annual bonuses, and related compliance

Oversee treasury and cash management, including offshore funds and currency hedging

Maintain strong relationships with bankers, auditors, insurers, and internal stakeholders

Coordinate tax submissions, SARB compliance, company secretarial duties, and financial policy implementation

Candidate Profile

Postgraduate accounting qualification preferred; professional registration with SAICA, CIMA, or SAIPA advantageous

2 to 5 years of experience in a similar financial management role with team leadership

Strong knowledge of IFRS, consolidation, multicurrency accounting, and regulatory requirements

Proficiency in Xero and Microsoft Excel is highly desirable

Exceptional planning, organizational, and communication skills

Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities

Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and a proactive team player

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