Finance, Legal & Office Operations Manager (Cape Town)

About the role

An exceptional opportunity for a highly organised and commercially astute professional to support a founder by managing financial administration, legal coordination, governance, compliance and cross‑border operations for South African and Netherlands entities.

Key responsibilities

• Financial administration: manage personal finance, prepare payment packs, perform monthly bank reconciliations, investigate variances and maintain accurate records.
• Fiscal coordination: coordinate financial reporting documentation, track outstanding items, liaise with accountants and ensure reporting discipline across multiple entities.
• Legal & governance coordination: manage contracts and execution copies, maintain legal files and registers, track obligations and key dates, coordinate board resolutions and liaise with attorneys.
• Compliance & company administration: ensure compliance for South African and Netherlands entities, maintain statutory records, manage filing calendars and keep documentation audit‑ready.
• Cross‑border coordination: oversee advisors in multiple jurisdictions, monitor filing deadlines, align company records across South Africa and the Netherlands.
• Founder support: prepare concise briefing papers and decision packs, track key actions, handle highly confidential matters and prioritize issues requiring founder attention.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a founder office, family office, finance administration, company secretarial, governance, compliance or legal operations environment.
• Proven bank reconciliation experience and handling of confidential financial and legal documentation.
• Experience working with accountants, attorneys and external professional advisors.
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills and strong written communication.
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.