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Nile Fresh (Pty)

Digital marketplace for fresh produce trading.

Finance Manager

Corporate Finance & FP&APosted on Nov 9
Full-timeCenturion, South AfricaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • CA(SA) or CIMA qualification is required.
  • Working experience as a financial accountant or financial manager is required.
  • Strong technical accounting skills are required.
  • Ability to learn quickly and adapt to the complexity of a fast-growing, digital-first business is required.
  • A track record of leveraging digital tools to enhance financial processes is required.
  • An analytical mindset and the ability to solve complex problems pragmatically are required.
  • A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail is required.
  • Ability to balance requests from multiple entities is required.

Responsibilities

  • Build Nile's financial and operational reporting capabilities to drive business decisions alongside the Head of Finance.
  • Use modern digital platforms and artificial intelligence applications to optimize financial workflows, maximize accuracy, and improve team efficiency.
  • Lead and mentor a team of 5+ financial professionals and oversee accounts receivable and payable operations.
  • Manage external partnerships with third-party finance service providers, external auditors, tax advisors, and accounting consultants.
  • Ensure tax compliance across regulatory domains, including corporate income tax, value-added tax, and pay-as-you-earn tax.
  • Design and implement scalable financial systems and operational processes to support strategic new business initiatives.

About the Company

Nile Fresh (Pty)

Digital marketplace for fresh produce trading.

Nile Fresh (Nile.ag) is a digital marketplace in Africa that connects buyers, producers, and suppliers in the fresh produce and agricultural inputs space. It enables direct, secure transactions across the food value chain, with live inventory viewing, price discovery, and instant ordering for buyers. Farmers list produce, set prices, and receive payment within 24–48 hours, improving cash flow and keeping premises cash-free. For inputs, farmers get real-time pricing and access to suppliers and experts, with tailored finance options via offtake relationships. Suppliers gain access to South Africa’s top fresh produce farmers and a new digital channel to boost brand visibility. Quality assurance is supported by partnerships with leading food inspectors and producer vetting. The company’s goal is to facilitate efficient, transparent, and compliant transactions and logistics among buyers and sellers, guided by international best practices, to strengthen Africa’s food value chain.

Company size
11-50
Company stage
Early VC
Total funding
$18.9M
Headquarters
Johannesburg, South Africa
Founded
2020

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