Financial Operations Lead — 4-Month Contract

Network Recruitment - Finance Corporate; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Financial Operations Manager for a 4-month fixed-term contract in Milnerton, Cape Town. The role includes financial governance, stakeholder management, and ownership of annual audits. Candidates must have a BCom in Accounting or Finance, completed SAICA/SAIPA Articles, and at least 5 years of staff management experience. Strong knowledge of SA Tax and budgeting skills are essential. Interested applicants should apply directly.

Qualifications

• Completed SAICA / SAIPA Articles.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in staff management.
• Registered with a Professional Accounting body advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Display leadership by managing training and development.
• Deliver financial planning aligned with BBBEE strategies.
• Ensure financial governance through control measures.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders.
• Own annual audits and financial statements.
• Prepare and review taxation and tax compliance.
• Compile and maintain budgets.
• Compile reports for Board of Directors.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Planning

Stakeholder Management

Tax Compliance

Budgeting

Effective Communication

Education

Bcom in Accounting / Finance

Tools

Great Plains

Excel

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Financial Operations Manager for a 4-month fixed-term contract in Milnerton, Cape Town. The role includes financial governance, stakeholder management, and ownership of annual audits. Candidates must have a BCom in Accounting or Finance, completed SAICA/SAIPA Articles, and at least 5 years of staff management experience. Strong knowledge of SA Tax and budgeting skills are essential. Interested applicants should apply directly.