Financial Operations Manager

Humankind; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural science organization based in Cape Town is seeking a Financial Operations Manager. This role is ideal for a newly qualified CA(SA) with a passion for finance operations across multiple jurisdictions. Responsibilities include managing day-to-day financial operations and improving efficiency. The position offers international exposure and a collaborative company culture.

Benefits

Opportunity to join a global award-winning organization

International exposure

Collaborative and innovative culture

Qualifications

• 12 years post-articles experience ideally within an industry environment.
• Fluency in English; Spanish/Arabic would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day transactional finance operations.
• Review and process supplier invoices and expense claims.
• Manage payments, reconciliations, and aged payables.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations.
• Prepare daily cash balance reports.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of Xero accounting software

Proficiency in Excel and/or Google Sheets

Exceptional attention to detail

Strong communication skills

High energy and adaptability

Education

Recently qualified CA(SA)

Job description

Overview

Financial Operations Manager Cape Town

An innovative and rapidly scaling international organisation within the agricultural science and technology sector is seeking a Financial Operations Manager to join their Cape Town team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a recently qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) who is eager to gain international exposure, take ownership of finance operations across multiple jurisdictions and grow with a forward-thinking business.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day transactional finance operations across the group.
• Review and process supplier invoices, employee expense claims and company card transactions in line with compliance requirements.
• Manage payments, reconciliations and aged payables.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and ensure accurate intercompany loan account reconciliations.
• Prepare daily cash balance reports, track inflows/outflows and produce monthly cash burn reporting.
• Manage banking profiles and maintain relationships with banking partners.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and suppliers to resolve finance queries.
• Drive process improvements to strengthen controls and enhance efficiency.

Requirements

• Recently qualified CA(SA) with 12 years post-articles experience ideally within an industry environment and across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong working knowledge of Xero accounting software.
• Proficiency in Excel and/or Google Sheets (Google Suite experience advantageous).
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy and time management.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• High energy, adaptable and eager to learn.
• Fluency in English (Spanish/Arabic would be an advantage).

Benefits

• Opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation making a positive impact on sustainability and food security.
• International exposure across multiple entities.
• A collaborative and innovative culture where new ideas are valued.
• Cape Town-based role with 3-4 days in the office per week.

If you’re a newly qualified CA(SA) looking to take the next step in your career and gain hands-on international finance experience, we’d love to hear from you.