Business Finance Associate

OceanHub Africa (OHA) is the continents leading enabler of ocean-impact entrepreneurship. Headquartered in Cape Town at the V&A Waterfront, we support, connect, and invest in African ventures and ecosystem actors working at the intersection of ocean health, climate resilience, and sustainable livelihoods.

Through our venture support programs, knowledge partnerships, and convening platforms such as the Ocean Innovation Africa Summit, we build bridges between innovation and inclusion, science and entrepreneurship, grassroots communities and global capital. We are committed to shaping a just, regenerative, and blue economy, from coastal villages to regional venture ecosystems.

We now seek a Business Finance Associate on a twelve month contract to provide assistance to the Business Finance Manager, to support startup investment activities and create relevant financial models for startups supported by OceanHub Africa.

You will be required to support the Business Finance Manager by performing a range of finance and administrative duties that ensure monitoring, planning and compliance goals and objectives are achieved

To be considered for the role, you will need a tertiary qualification in commerce, finance, business management or similar. You will have gained 3 years financial management experience in startup or impact investing ecosystems.

Strong analytical, problem solving and organisational skills together with strong spreadsheeting knowledge and skills are essential.

Demonstrable experience of building and maintaining financial models, excellent written and verbal communication skills are critical and an interest in sustainability, entrepreneurship, or ocean innovation is an advantage

A passion for sustainability and/or the blue economy and the use of no-code tools to streamline monitoring of finance processes and steps will be advantageous.

In return we offer the opportunity to showcase your financial acumen whilst delivering financial support to a fast paced high impact organisation and enjoying the mentorship and collaboration with a dynamic, purpose-driven team.

In addition to flexible, hybrid working arrangements and a market related salary, this role presents a unique opportunity to join a group of people who are focussed on making a real difference in the lives of individuals and communities whilst positively impacting sustainability, the environment and ocean economy. You will be exposed to and have the opportunity to create relationships with key industry players and thought leaders from around the world.