Financial Manager – Government Job Vacancies in Cape Town

We’re looking for an ambitious and driven Financial Manager, possessing a robust financial acumen, deep-set analytical skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset, to join us as the world adapts to the e-commerce revolution. You will be an integral part of the finance team and will assist on both a finance and operational level. We offer a dynamic work environment, competitive remuneration, and a chance to be part of a fast-growing business that is busy disrupting the e-commerce landscape in South Africa and the rest of Africa.

• Perform all month-end closing activities including general ledger maintenance, balance sheet reconciliations and corporate/overhead cost allocation.

• Preparation of management accounts, Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Trial Balance and managing the day to day accounting activities.

• Prepare the financial reporting, analysis and forecasts to ensure timely and accurate reporting and planning.

• Own responsibility of VAT / EMP 201 returns and other statutory/regulatory submissions.

• Assist and provide input with regards to operating controls, to automate systems for scalability.

• Assist with development of financial controls, financial policies, procedures and guidelines, risk assessment and management to ensure that financial risks are identified and addressed.

• Monitoring of annual budget on a quarterly basis in coordination with various departments.

• Weekly/monthly reconciliations of revenue and cost of sales between inventory system, accounting system, and merchant database for the purposes of the weekly and monthly sales reports.

• Assist with monthly payroll and other ad-hoc duties as required.

• Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and principles.

• Preparing annual audit documentation for external audit firms, including closing off, liaising with auditors.

• Maintaining and attending to all company secretarial duties.

• CA(SA) with 2-4 years post article experience OR

• Ideally 2+ years Financial Management experience.

• Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software and databases.

• High attention to detail and accuracy.

• Keen interest in the tech and startup scene.