Group Financial Manager - Divisional Operations (Cape Town CBD)

Flash Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,400,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Cape Town is seeking a skilled Group Financial Manager to lead divisional finance teams and oversee accounting operations. The ideal candidate will possess a CA(SA) qualification and have 7–10 years of relevant experience, including managing multi-entity financial operations. This role demands strong leadership skills and a detailed understanding of accounting practices. The position offers an opportunity to impact financial decision-making within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years post-articles experience in finance operations.
• Experience in managing multi-entity group consolidations.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and VAT.

Responsibilities

• Leadership of Divisional Finance Teams.
• Oversee group-wide accounting operations.
• Drive process improvements in accounting workflows.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Controls

Risk Management

Accounting Operations

Team Management

Education

CA(SA)

Job description

Job Title : Group Financial Manager - Divisional Operations (Cape Town CBD)

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline : August 22, 2025

Description

RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Leadership of Divisional Finance Teams
2. Financial Controls & Risk Management
3. Oversee group-wide accounting operations, GL integrity, journals, and reconciliations
4. Manage divisional finance teams to ensure timely reporting and consistent controls
5. Maintain robust internal controls, accounting policies, and finance SOPs
6. Drive process improvements in accounting and reporting workflows
7. Support tax calculations and submissions with internal / external specialists
8. Provide ongoing coaching and feedback, proactively manage team performance, and support employee career development
9. Hire and retain high performers, actively manage change, and role model behaviors that align with our culture and values

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

1. CA(SA), 7–10 years post-articles, with at least 3 years in a senior finance operations role
2. 5–8 years of experience in financial operations or controllership roles
3. Proven experience managing multi-entity group consolidations
4. Experience in a listed company environment (preferable)
5. Background in FinTech, Financial Services, or high-growth digital businesses (preferred)

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE / TECHNICAL SKILLS :

1. Strong understanding of accounting principles, month-end processes, and reconciliations
2. Experience managing GL, AP, AR, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions
3. Ability to prepare, review, and interpret management accounts and variance analysis
4. Knowledge of VAT, tax provisions, and statutory compliance (beneficial)

COMPETENCIES / ATTRIBUTES :

1. Highly organized, detail-focused, and deadline-driven
2. Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement capabilities
3. Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, complex environment
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
5. Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate across departments (Operations, Tech, Product, etc.)
6. High standards of integrity, accountability, and ownership

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