Fractional Finance Manager

Snatch | Accounting & Finance Headhunters; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A finance recruitment firm is looking for a Finance Lead to support UK startups from South Africa. This fully remote role involves financial management tasks such as budgeting, forecasting, and reporting while fostering client relationships. The ideal candidate has 5-8 years in accounting, preferably CA(SA) or GCMA qualified, and is proficient in finance tech tools like Xero and Excel.

Qualifications

• ±5 - 8 years of experience in Accounting.
• Proficient in the modern finance tech stack.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting UK startups with financial queries.
• Leading and managing client relationships.
• Preparing and reviewing bookkeeping entries.
• Managing UK payroll and tax submissions.
• Mentoring junior team members.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proficient in modern finance tech stack

Organisational skills

Ownership of tasks

Education

Qualified CA(SA) or GCMA

Strong Professional Accountant or AGA(SA)

Tools

Xero

Syft

Fathom

Dext

Excel

Job description

Fully Remote, Cape Town area Gain FM experience in fast-growth UK tech companies 3 - 8 years of experience in accounting Permanent and Full-time from South AfricaJob Description

A fast-growing UK based Fractional CFO firm focused on high-growth UK startups in e-commerce, SaaS and Internet tech companies, is seeking a Finance Lead to join their team in South Africa. As a Fractional FM, you'll be supporting clients with budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and overall financial business performance queries on a monthly basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting UK startups and scale-ups with cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and handling ad hoc financial queries.
• Leading and maintaining strong client relationships, ensuring clear communication and expectation management.
• Preparing and reviewing bookkeeping entries and monthly management accounts.
• Managing UK payroll, VAT submissions, and corporation tax returns.
• Mentoring and supporting junior team members while helping refine internal finance processes.
• Contributing to a collaborative and high-performing remote work culture.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified CA(SA) or GCMA is preferred.
• Strong Professional Accountant or AGA(SA) will be considered.
• ±5 - 8 years of experience in Accounting.
• Proficient in the modern finance tech stack (Xero, Syft, Fathom, Dext, Excel, etc).
• Strong communication skills, highly organised, and takes ownership of tasks.

Salary

R R / month (based on relevant experience)