Group Finance Manager

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An international recruitment and finance group in Cape Town is seeking a Group Finance Manager. The successful candidate will lead the finance function across multiple entities, managing complex multi-currency transactions and overseeing a small finance team. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in a finance role, strong technical skills, and advanced proficiency in Xero and Excel. This hybrid role requires working from the office 2–3 days a week, offering a competitive salary of R70,000 per month.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience managing the finance function for a group of businesses.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge required.
• Hands-on approach and calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the finance function across five international entities.
• Finalise and deliver monthly management accounts by COB on the 1st working day.
• Manage intercompany balances and ensure accurate invoicing.

Skills

Multi-entity finance management

Xero proficiency

Advanced Excel skills

Credit control

Team leadership

Education

Degree with professional registration

Tools

Xero

Sage Payroll

Job description

Group Finance Manager

Own and lead the finance function across five international entities in a high-impact, multi-currency role.

Cape Town (Hybrid, 3 days in-office) | R70 000 per month

About Our Client

We area dynamic and fast-paced international group, operating across the UK and South Africa with five distinct entities spanning recruitment, offshoring, and commercial finance. With high-volume operations and multi-currency complexity, the group offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of operational finance, strategic reporting, and team leadership.

The Role: Group Finance Manager

We are looking for a robust and commercially minded Group Finance Manager to take full ownership of the finance function across the group. You will manage the books for the holding companies (UK & SA), while acting as the operational controller for The Legends Agency (recruitment and offshoring) and our commercial finance entities (Funding Bay and FBX Capital Partners).

This is a hands-on leadership role within a complex, multi-currency environment (GBP, ZAR, USD, EUR) requiring experience with intercompany loans, recharges, and FX exposures. Youll report directly to the Head of Operations and manage two direct reports (Management Accountant and Payroll Officer).

Key Responsibilities

• Minimum 5 years of experience managing the finance function for a group of businesses
• Finalise and deliver monthly management accounts by COB on the 1st working day of the month across five entities
• Lead all mid-month reconciliation procedures to ensure month-end is a final review, not a rush
• Manage and reconcile intercompany balances and ensure accurate recording and elimination of loans and recharges between UK and SA entities
• Oversee international invoicing (GBP, ZAR, USD, EUR) and ensure accuracy in a high-volume environment
• Take full ownership of the Accounts Receivable ledger and drive aggressive credit control to reduce debtor days
• Actively manage the Management Accountant and Payroll Officer to ensure AP/AR, reconciliations, and payroll are executed accurately and on time
• Drive accountability and continuous accounting to eliminate month-end panic and ensure weekly bookkeeping discipline

About You

• Minimum 5 years experience in a multi-entity finance role
• Degree with professional registration
• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• Advanced proficiency in Xero and Excel; Sage Payroll experience is a plus
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a small finance team
• Experience working with multiple currencies (GBP, ZAR, USD, EUR)
• Hands-on, calm under pressure, deadline-driven, and solutions-focused
• Willing to work from the Cape Town office 2–3 days per week
• (Highly advantageous) Strong knowledge of SA compliance, including VAT, PAYE, and SARS filing requirements
• Ready to take full ownership of a complex international finance function? Join us at The Legends Agency and make an immediate impact.