VP Finance & Operations - Venture Capital (Remote)

Cannection; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious venture capital firm in Cape Town is seeking a VP of Finance & Operations. This role involves overseeing financial operations, managing audits, and supporting data-driven portfolio decisions. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in venture capital, a CA(SA) qualification, and excellent communication skills. This position offers competitive compensation and significant opportunities for growth within a dynamic, values-driven team.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Unparalleled learning and growth

Direct exposure to top founders and LPs

High-impact role

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a top-tier accounting firm plus 2+ years in venture capital or high-growth startup.
• Strong comfort with audit processes and fund administration.
• High-performance finance leader with a founder’s mindset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fund model — budgeting, cash flow, and forecasting.
• Manage fund accounting, audits, tax, and compliance.
• Provide liquidity insights and analysis to support portfolio decisions.
• Coordinate deal execution from end to end.
• Support LP reporting and fundraising strategy for future funds.

Skills

Audit processes

Compliance

Communication skills

Forecasting

Fund administration

Education

Qualified CA(SA)

Job description

A prestigious venture capital firm in Cape Town is seeking a VP of Finance & Operations. This role involves overseeing financial operations, managing audits, and supporting data-driven portfolio decisions. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in venture capital, a CA(SA) qualification, and excellent communication skills. This position offers competitive compensation and significant opportunities for growth within a dynamic, values-driven team.