Financial Manager (Maternity Cover Contract)

Pargo; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Pargo is seeking a Financial Manager to drive financial strategy and operations within a dynamic start-up environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and financial acumen, enabling them to contribute meaningfully to a fast-growing logistics platform in Africa. With an emphasis on teamwork and innovation, this role offers the chance to learn from industry professionals while influencing significant operational decisions.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Dynamic office culture

Team activities and outings

Learning opportunities from seasoned professionals

Qualifications

• CA(SA) with 0-2 years post-article experience or CIMA/SAIPA with over 3 years in Financial Management.
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office and accounting software required.

Responsibilities

• Management of finance team and achievement of financial objectives.
• Perform month-end closing activities and prepare management accounts.
• Own responsibility for VAT/EMP returns and financial reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial acumen

Advanced MS Office

Education

CA(SA)

CIMA/SAIPA or equivalent

Tools

Accounting software

Databases

Job description

We’re looking for an ambitious and driven Financial Manager– possessing a robust financial acumen, deep-set analytical skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset – to join us in changing the way people send and receive parcels. You will be an integral part of the finance team and will assist on both a finance and operational level. We offer a dynamic work environment, competitive remuneration, and a chance to be part of a fast-growing business that is busy disrupting the logistics landscape in South Africa and the rest of the continent.

Your Responsibilities :

Management of the finance team and the achievement of financial objectives.

Perform all month-end closing activities including general ledger maintenance, balance sheet reconciliations, and corporate / overhead cost allocation.

Preparation of management accounts, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Trial Balance and managing the day-to-day accounting activities.

Prepare the financial reporting, analysis, and forecasts to ensure timely and accurate reporting and planning

Own responsibility for VAT / EMP 201 returns and other statutory / regulatory submissions

Assist and provide input about operating controls, to automate systems for scalability

Assist with the development of financial controls, financial policies, procedures and guidelines, risk assessment, and management to ensure that financial risks are identified and addressed

Monitoring of the annual budget every quarter in coordination with various departments

Review and perform Weekly / monthly reconciliations of revenue and cost of sales between the inventory system, accounting system, and merchant database for the weekly and monthly sales reports

Review and management of monthly payroll and other ad-hoc duties as required.

Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies, and principles

Preparing annual audit documentation for external audit firms, including closing off, and liaising with auditors.

Maintaining and attending to all company secretarial duties

Own the overall Financial operations.

Requirements

CA(SA) with 0-2 years post-article experience OR

CIMA / SAIPA or equivalent with over 3 years of Financial Management experience

Advanced computer skills in MS Office, accounting software, and databases

What We're Looking For :

Because you’re excited about the digital economy and want to help build the leading logistics platform in Africa to enable e-commerce growth on the continent

Because you’re passionate about a start-up and entrepreneurial environment where you are expected to take action and your decisions make a real impact on the long-term strategy and day-to-day operations

Because you want to benefit from real rewards, by actively contributing to the performance of a great team, with hard work and exceptional output

What We're Offering :

A competitive remuneration package

A dynamic office culture with room for creativity and self-expression

Insights into the operations of a high-growth, innovative start-up company

Team activities such as Thursday drinks, sports activities (Cape Town Cycle Tour, Cape Town Marathon), cultural outings, and the Never-Ending Pargo Table Tennis Championship

Valuable learning opportunities from seasoned professionals with an entrepreneurial spirit

Team and culture

You’ll be joining a young, enthusiastic team of exceptional people, working to become the leading last-mile logistics platform in Africa and the Middle East. We strive to create exceptional output by listening to what our customers need and then taking action. Our ever-changing work environment requires dedication and smart work. We make sure we are having a great time while doing this, and exceptional output will lead to real rewards. We celebrate our milestones in and out of the office by partaking in different activities led by our Chief Fun Officer. Activities include evening football games, the Pargo Master Chef lunch competition, music concerts, Thursday afternoon drinks, and entering the Cape Town Marathon.

About Pargo :

Pargo ( ) is a logistics solution focused on customer convenience, enabling people to send and receive parcels at dedicated pick-up points nationwide. We are directly addressing the challenges of last-mile distribution, empowering both individuals and businesses to send and collect parcels with ease and flexibility, ultimately driving growth in the e-commerce ecosystem across Africa.