Financial Manager

The Management Recruitment Group (MRG); Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in finance roles is seeking a Financial Manager to lead the Finance & Administration team in Cape Town. This pivotal position involves driving financial planning and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, relevant professional qualifications, and strong analytical skills. This full-time office role offers a competitive salary of R60,000 – R80,000 per month, along with benefits including a cell phone allowance and a 13th cheque.

Benefits

Cell phone allowance

13th cheque

Seasonal allowance

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in financial management.
• Proven leadership of small, cross‑functional teams (not essential).
• Exposure to HR/administration and experience in logistics, travel, or tourism will be valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead Finance & Administration including 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.

Skills

Financial planning

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Leadership

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance

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

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

Dynamics 365

Navision

Job description

The Management Recruitment Group (MRG) has partnered with an international logistics and specialist services company with operations in some of the world’s most unique environments. Our client is seeking a Financial Manager to lead its Finance & Administration team in Cape Town. This is a pivotal role with structured succession into full departmental responsibility, reporting directly to C‑suite.

The Role:

• 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.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance.
• Professional qualification (CA(SA), CIMA, SAIPA or equivalent).
• 3+ years’ experience in financial management.
• Proven leadership of small, cross‑functional teams. (not essential).
• Strong systems knowledge (Microsoft Business Central/Dynamics 365/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:

• 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.

Location:

• This is a full time office role, based in Cape Town CBD, with flexi hours during off peak seasons.

Salary & Benefits:

• R60 000 – R80 000 per month, cell phone allowance, 13th cheque & seasonal allowance.