Legal/Finance Analyst (Cape Town)
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- R20,000-40,000 per month
- Permanent
- Full-time
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Director (CEO)Role Overview:
Critical new role. We need a high-level Legal/Finance Analyst (or two roles, depending on market), with experience in construction/business law and financial oversight for medium to large operations. Must be able to work in a high-pressure environment and provide direct support to the CEO on risk, contracts, and margin management.Key Responsibilities:Review/manage all client and supplier contracts, ensuring alignment with legal standards and business objectives.Analyze and monitor financial transactions, align project budgets with company profit targets (min 35%, target 45% margins).Prepare management reports for CEO and provide real-time advice on risk, contract value, and financial impact.Advise on risk management, mitigation, and compliance across all projects.Stay updated on relevant industry regulations and ensure full compliance.Coordinate with bookkeeper/accountant, project managers, and designers to maintain full financial and contractual oversight.Proactively identify client/contract risks using agreed metrics, and recommend or implement mitigations.Requirements:Bachelors degree in Law and/or Finance/Accounting (dual background ideal; otherwise, strong proficiency in one and understanding of the other).Significant experience (preferably 5+ years) managing legal and financial functions in construction, architecture, or a related industry.Demonstrated ability to handle high-value contracts and work under pressure.Excellent communication and advisory skills; able to present complex analyses and recommendations clearly.Experience in contract review, margin analysis, risk identification, and compliance management.Salary:
R20,000 - R40,000 per month (Highly negotiable) depending on scope and candidate profile.
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