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Assistant Financial ManagerOutsourced CFO • Cape Town, WC, za
Assistant Financial Manager

Assistant Financial Manager

Outsourced CFO • Cape Town, WC, za
30+ days ago
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Job description
Job Description

Our client is seeking a meticulous and driven Assistant Financial Manager to join their team in Cape Town.

This is a pivotal on-site role designed for a finance professional who is not just looking for their next job, but a career trajectory.
They are looking for a candidate who has the ambition and capability to evolve into the Financial Manager.

You will be responsible for the integrity of their financial operations, from overseeing daily bookkeeping to high-level strategic forecasting.

You will act as a bridge between operational data and strategic decision-making, ensuring that the client remains financially robust and compliant.

Key Responsibilities

  • Financial Oversight: Prepare accurate financial statements, manage budgets, and lead the audit process to ensure full compliance with South African financial regulations.

  • Management & Mentorship: Directly oversee the Bookkeeper, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately and deadlines are strictly met.

  • Strategic Analysis: Conduct deep-dive financial reporting, analysis, and forecasting to support senior management in long-term strategic planning.

  • Operational Excellence: Manage day-to-day financial operations, identifying areas for cost-saving and efficiency within the hospitality context.



Requirements

  • Experience: 5–10 years of progressive experience in finance, previous experience as an Assistant Financial Manager within the Hospitality/Hotel industry would be preferred.

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

  • Technical Proficiency: High proficiency in accounting software. Specific experience with Xero, Dext, and Payspace is highly advantageous.

  • Analytical Rigor: Exceptional skills in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgetary control.

  • Soft Skills: Strong leadership potential, excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

  • Ambition: A clear career goal to progress into a Financial Manager role.




  • Requirements
    Experience: 5–10 years of progressive experience in finance, previous experience as an Assistant Financial Manager within the Hospitality/Hotel industry would be preferred. Technical Proficiency: High proficiency in accounting software. Specific experience with Xero, Dext, and Payspace is highly advantageous. Analytical Rigor: Exceptional skills in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgetary control. Soft Skills: Strong leadership potential, excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Ambition: A clear career goal to progress into a Financial Manager role.
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