Cape Town City Centre: Financial Operations Manager

An innovative and rapidly scaling international organisation within the agricultural science and technology sector is seeking a Financial Operations Manager to join their Cape Town team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a recently qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) who is eager to gain international exposure, take ownership of finance operations across multiple jurisdictions, and grow with a forward-thinking business. Key Responsibilities Oversee day-to-day transactional finance operations across the group. Review and process supplier invoices, employee expense claims, and company card transactions in line with compliance requirements. Manage payments, reconciliations, and aged payables. Perform monthly bank reconciliations and ensure accurate intercompany loan account reconciliations. Prepare daily cash balance reports, track inflows/outflows, and produce monthly cash burn reporting. Manage banking profiles and maintain relationships with banking partners. Partner with internal stakeholders and suppliers to resolve finance queries. Drive process improvements to strengthen controls and enhance efficiency. Requirements Recently qualified CA(SA) with 12 years post-articles experience, ideally within an industry environment and across multiple jurisdictions. Strong working knowledge of Xero accounting software. Proficiency in Excel and/or Google Sheets (Google Suite experience advantageous). Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and time management. Strong communication skills (verbal and written). High energy, adaptable, and eager to learn. Fluency in English (Spanish/Arabic would be an advantage). Whats on Offer Opportunity to join a global, award-winning organisation making a positive impact on sustainability and food security. International exposure across multiple entities. A collaborative and innovative culture where new ideas are valued. Cape Townbased role, with 34 days in office per week. If youre a newly qualified CA(SA) looking to take the next step in your career and gain hands-on international finance experience, wed love to hear from you.