Finance, Legal and Office Operations Manager - Cape Town

About the role

Join a dynamic founder's office in Cape Town where trust, precision and discretion are paramount. As the Finance, Legal and Office Operations Manager you will be the central hub for financial administration, legal coordination, governance and cross‑border compliance across South African and Netherlands entities.

Key responsibilities

• Manage personal finance administration, process transactions, prepare payment packs and perform monthly bank reconciliations.
• Coordinate financial reporting, track outstanding items, liaise with accountants and maintain reporting discipline across multiple entities.
• Oversee contract administration, maintain legal files, track key contractual dates and coordinate board resolutions.
• Ensure compliance for South African and Netherlands entities, maintain statutory records, filing calendars and audit‑ready documentation.
• Synchronise advisors and filing deadlines across jurisdictions to keep cross‑border documentation aligned.
• Prepare briefing papers and decision packs for the founder, handle confidential matters and prioritize critical issues.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a founder office, family office, finance administration, company secretarial or governance role.
• Strong commercial acumen, high attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Excellent judgment in financial accuracy and legal coordination.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work directly with a business founder in a high‑impact, strategic role.
• Exposure to cross‑border operations between South Africa and the Netherlands.
• Competitive compensation package.