Finance & Administration Manager

Finance & Administration Manager

Location: Hybrid, Cape Town South Africa

Reporting Line: CFO

My client is looking for an experienced and hands-on Finance & Administration Manager to oversee the financial, administrative, and logistics-related activities of its South African business. As part of a lean local organisation, this role requires a proactive professional who can independently manage operational and financial processes while ensuring compliance, efficiency, and business continuity. The position serves as the primary local finance contact and works closely with the CFO and international teams.

Key Responsibilities

Finance & Accounting

• Manage all accounting and financial reporting activities for the South African entity.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with local requirements and company standards.
• Coordinate external audits, tax filings, and statutory reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial planning processes.
• Monitor financial performance and provide business insights to management.

Administration & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with local legal, tax, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage contracts, insurance, corporate records, and administrative processes.
• Coordinate with external service providers, including auditors, tax advisors, banks, and payroll providers.

Logistics & Operations Support

• Oversee local logistics and supply chain administration.
• Monitor inventory movements, imports, exports, and distribution processes in cooperation with external logistics partners.
• Ensure accurate documentation and process compliance related to product movements.
• Support continuous improvement of operational and administrative processes.

Team Leadership

• Provide guidance and support to the Internal Sales Manager.
• Act as local management representative for finance and administration matters.
• Foster collaboration with regional and global teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in finance and accounting roles with increasing responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, annual closing processes, and statutory compliance.
• Experience with logistics, supply chain administration, or operational support functions is desirable.
• Experience working in an international environment is an advantage.
• Practical experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (or comparable ERP systems) and advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Fluent in English.

Personal Profile

The successful candidate will be:

• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a remote environment.
• Strong in analytical and organizational skills.
• Hands-on, with the ability to manage both strategic and operational tasks.
• An excellent communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.
• A professional with a high level of integrity and attention to detail.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary aligned with South African market standards and the candidate’s experience.
• Opportunity to work in an international and collaborative environment.
• Professional development and training opportunities.