Finance Manager for Fast Growing Transport Tech Company in Claremont, Cape Town
kpOPTIM · Claremont, Cape Town, Western Cape
Overview
kpOPTIM is a dynamic transport optimisation and consulting business in Claremont, Cape Town, growing fast year on year. They need a hands on Finance Manager to take full ownership of the finance function, from management accounts to automation and team mentorship. You will work closely with a CA(SA) mentor, use Zoho Books, and help shape strategy in a data driven, values led environment. This is a permanent, in office role with earning potential linked to your experience.
About the role
kpOPTIM operates at the intersection of data, logistics, and strategy, helping clients unlock efficiency and cost savings across industries. The business is scaling quickly and needs a Finance Manager to lead the finance function and support strategic decision making. You will be based in their Claremont, Cape Town office, working closely with a CA(SA) mentor and a team of three finance staff.
What you will do:
- Oversee the entire finance function, from management accounts to forecasting and financial modelling.
- Prepare, review, and present monthly management accounts, cashflow reports, and variance analyses.
- Lead budget planning, cost control, and financial performance reviews.
- Drive automation and digitisation across finance using Zoho Books and related systems.
- Collaborate with the Data Insights team to align operational and financial data for real time business intelligence.
- Implement internal controls, reconciliation processes, and reporting automation to improve accuracy and scalability.
- Manage and mentor a finance team of three, ensuring performance, development, and accuracy.
- Liaise with external accountants for statutory, VAT, and tax compliance.
- Partner with internal business units (data, transport, and client consulting) to ensure financial clarity and commercial accountability.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Management Accounting, or Commerce (CIMA, SAIPA, or SAICA qualification is an advantage).
- 3 to 5 years of experience in a Finance Manager or Management Accountant role.
- Demonstrated experience in management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management.
- High proficiency in Excel and Zoho Books (or similar accounting systems).
- Exposure to data analytics or operations driven industries (logistics, FMCG, consulting, or tech) is preferred.
- Commercially savvy with a sharp understanding of how data translates to value.
- Tech enabled and confident with systems like Zoho Books, Advanced Excel, Power BI, or similar tools.
- Driven, hands on, and not afraid to dive into details while building for scale.
- Collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast growing, evolving business.
- Purpose aligned, bringing empathy, ethics, and energy to every interaction.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the entire finance function, including management accounts, forecasting, and financial modelling.
- Prepare, review, and present monthly management accounts, cashflow reports, and variance analyses.
- Lead budget planning, cost control, and financial performance reviews.
- Provide financial insight to support strategic decisions across logistics, data, and consulting divisions.
- Drive automation and digitisation across finance using Zoho Books and related systems.
- Collaborate with the Data Insights team to align operational and financial data for real time business intelligence.
- Implement internal controls, reconciliation processes, and reporting automation to improve accuracy and scalability.
- Manage and mentor a finance team of three, ensuring performance, development, and accuracy.
- Liaise with external accountants for statutory, VAT, and tax compliance.
- Partner with internal business units (data, transport, and client consulting) to ensure financial clarity and commercial accountability.
Benefits
Mentorship from a highly experienced CA(SA), support from external accounting teams, opportunity to build and lead your own financial department, culture that values innovation, teamwork, and unlocking potential, workplace that embodies values of Collaborative, Agile, Ethical, and Efficient, remuneration linked to experience with unlimited earning potential
Job details
- Organisation
- kpOPTIM
- Location
- Claremont, Cape Town, Western Cape
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (3+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Category
- Accounting & Finance
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
This role is perfect for a finance professional who loves both numbers and strategy. kpOPTIM is growing fast, so you will need to be comfortable with change and eager to build systems rather than just maintain them. When applying, highlight your experience with Zoho Books and any automation projects you have led. Also show how you have mentored or managed a small team. The company values collaboration and ethics, so mention times you worked closely with other departments to improve financial outcomes. Prepare for an interview that may include practical questions about management accounts, cashflow forecasting, and how you use data to inform decisions. Good luck!
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