Director Finance jobs in South Africa
Finance Lead
Job summary
A leading company in the financial sector is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee full financial operations, manage compliance, and optimize processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, with a Bachelor's degree and relevant certifications. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focusing on digital assets and compliance.
Qualifications
- Minimum: BCom / Bachelor's in Finance or related field.
- Preferred: CA, AGA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
- 2-3 years of post-graduation experience in finance role if not qualified.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the full finance function and manage day-to-day operations.
- Prepare quarterly management accounts and transparency reports.
- Develop policies for digital asset payments and compliance.
Skills
Education
- Oversee the full finance function, ensuring seamless operations across financial activities.
- Act as the primary financial contact for clients, managing day-to-day financial operations and reporting.
- Provide outsourced accounting services, including maintaining books and records, transaction management, and reconciliations.
- Manage payments (bank accounts & multisigs), ensuring appropriate approvals in line with Cayman regulatory requirements.
- Prepare quarterly management accounts, including financial statements (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow).
- Develop and monitor budgeting and runway analysis for clients.
- Track KPIs and financial performance metrics, benchmarking against agreed parameters.
- Prepare and present transparency reports for the community and Board of Directors.
- Manage liaising with the Compliance team for KYC and due diligence checks on grant proposals and transactions.
- Monitor banking and custody accounts, ensuring compliance with operational and commercial terms.
- Ensure financial policies align with governance frameworks, industry best practices, and Cayman regulations.
- Develop and implement policies for digital asset payments via wallets and fiat payments via banking rails.
- Manage KYC/wallet screening to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.
- Support clients with financial operations, weekly updates, policy reviews, and service provider integrations.
- Maintain relationships with financial service providers for seamless collaboration.
- Oversee financial administration and operational standards.
Minimum: BCom / Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting, or related field. Preferred: CA, AGA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
If not qualified, 2-3 years of post-graduation experience in a finance role is required.
- Strong background in financial statement reporting and bookkeeping.
- Experience with budgeting, financial planning, and cash flow management.
- Familiarity with Web3, Blockchain, Crypto, or Digital Assets is preferred but not mandatory.
- Strong understanding of payments, financial controls, and compliance.
- Prior experience managing KYC, due diligence, and regulatory requirements.
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