Finance Manager (Fintech)
Black Pen RecruitmentCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa30+ days ago
Job descriptionDesign, implement, and refine financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to support rapid growth. Monitor daily cash flows, payments operations, and treasury activities, ensuring alignment with SOPs and internal governance. Manage the full payment lifecycle, from authorization through to settlement and reconciliation. Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, HR, and Operations to embed financial discipline into core business processes. Develop and maintain dashboards and KPIs using tools like SQL, Python, PowerBI (or equivalents) to track performance and guide strategic decisions. Conduct variance analysis and financial modeling to assess new product lines, business initiatives, and market opportunities. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS / GAAP. Lead tax filings, regulatory reporting, and audit processes, working closely with external auditors and tax advisors. Lead, mentor, and coach junior finance staff, cultivating a high-performance and continuous-improvement culture. Act as a trusted partner to senior leadership, delivering actionable financial recommendations and clear risk assessments.
Our client is a fast-moving payments startup on a mission to modernize how businesses and consumers move money. As they scale, they are looking for a hands-on Finance Manager who thrives in ambiguity, rolls up their sleeves, and builds robust financial processes from the ground up.
Job Type : Full-time
Location : Cape Town
Workplace : Hybrid
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from a top-tier university.
- Qualified CA(SA) or member of a recognized professional accounting body.
- Minimum 1–2 years of post-articles experience; background in a Big Four or large accounting firm strongly preferred.
- Experience in banking, fintech, or payments environments is a significant advantage.
- Strong command of SQL and familiarity with data analysis tools such as Python, PowerBI, or similar.
- Solid understanding of IT systems, business infrastructure, and how technology intersects with financial operations.
- Proactive, adaptable, and able to thrive in dynamic, fast-changing startup environments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to present complex financial concepts in a clear and an accessible manner.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset for cross-functional work.
Responsibilities
Drive Financial Strategy & Controls
Operational Leadership
Data-Driven Insights
Reporting & Compliance
Team & Stakeholder Management
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