Financial Manager (Path to Future CFO) – CompuCable
We’re looking for a hands‑on Financial Manager to be the driving force behind CompuCable’s financial stability and growth as we scale.
This is a builder role , not a maintainer role – ideal for someone who thrives in a growing, project‑based environment and wants a clear path to CFO / Finance Director .
What you’ll do
First 90 days – Your non‑negotiables :
- Stabilise cashflow and build weekly cashflow forecasts
- Implement daily / weekly cash position tracking
- Improve debtor collections and enforce supplier payment terms
- Set up project‑level job costing and real‑time project profitability visibility
- Document and formalise core financial processes (AP, AR, month‑end, reporting)
Ongoing responsibilities :
Oversee Accounts Payable / Receivable and transactional processingDeliver monthly management accounts and board‑ready financial packsLead budgeting, forecasting and KPI tracking (margins, AR days, cash runway)Implement / optimise accounting systems and internal controlsEnsure tax and regulatory compliance (SARS, VAT, PAYE, BEE, labour)Strategic impact :
Partner with CEO & COO on capital allocation and growth decisionsSupport investment readiness and fundraising (investor packs, due diligence)Help build a Financial Management Office and grow into a CFO roleWhat we’re looking for
Essential :
3–5 years hands‑on financial management experience (project‑based / construction / similar)Relevant degree (e.g. BCom Finance / Accounting , CA(SA) articles, CIMA advantage)Proven cashflow crisis management and business stabilisation experienceStrong Excel / Google Sheets and accounting software skills (Sage / Xero / QuickBooks or similar)Solid knowledge of South African tax & compliance (SARS, VAT, PAYE)A builder mindset – comfortable creating systems from scratchNice to have :
CA(SA) or completed articlesSME / start‑up / high‑growth experienceAudit prep & external accountant liaison experienceExperience partnering directly with CEO / COO and managing small teamsPersonal attributes :
Calm in crisis, decisive in ambiguityAction‑biased and operationally strongClear communicator with non‑financial stakeholdersDetail‑oriented but pragmatic – gets things doneAmbitious about growing into a CFO / Finance Director roleCompensation & growth
Salary : R336,000 – R420,000 per annum (depending on experience)Performance bonus : Up to 15% of salary, linked to 90‑day and annual KPIsGrowth path :Year 1 – Financial Manager (operations‑focused, cashflow & systems)Year 2 – Senior Financial Manager (small team leadership, deeper strategy)Year 3+ – CFO / Finance Director (executive role, full P&L, board & investor relations)How to apply
Apply ONLY via this link :
Application Form – CompuCable Financial Manager
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