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Senior Project Financial Manager (SPFMIX)

Overview

Reference
SPFMIX

Salary
ZAR/annum

Job Location
- South Africa -- Tshwane Metro -- Pretoria

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
29 October 2025

Closing date
30 Nov 2025 21:59


Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Analysis

  • Develop and manage detailed project budgets, forecasts, and financial models.
  • Monitor project financial performance and provide variance analysis.
  • Advise project teams on cost optimization and financial risk mitigation.

Invoicing & Collections

  • Ensure timeous invoicing to the client in terms of the contract.
  • Reporting of invoice variances to the stakeholders and senior leadership.
  • Ensure collections within the terms of the contract and the provisions of the collections policy.

Project Governance & Compliance

  • Ensure adherence to financial policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
  • Lead financial audits and reviews related to project activities.
  • Maintain accurate and timely financial reporting for all projects.

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Collaborate with project managers, finance teams, and senior leadership to align financial goals.
  • Present financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
  • Serve as the financial point of contact for external partners and auditors.

Reporting & Documentation

  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for projects.
  • Track key financial KPIs and provide actionable insights.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation of financial transactions and decisions.

Leadership & Mentorship

  • Lead and mentor project financial analysts.
  • Ensure the financial and systems training of new project managers and refresher training for existing project managers.
  • Promote best practices in financial management across project teams.

International Accounting

  • Assistance with the registration of international entities.
  • Establishment of minimum operating controls of a new entity.
  • Ensure proper record keeping, financial management and compliance, including international tax and exchange control.

Education, Language & Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.

Experience
  • Minimum 8–10 years of experience in project financial management.
  • Minimum 8–10 years of experience in international accounting, especially Africa and Middle East.
  • Proven experience managing complex, multi-million Rand projects as well as foreign currency projects.

Knowledge
  • Knowledge of accounting principles and regulations, including IFRS and GAAP.
  • Strong proficiency in financial systems (e.g., Deltek Vantagepoint, Oracle, MS Excel).

Skills
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in financial modelling and analysis tools.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and meet tight deadlines.
  • Strong adaptability and change management skills.

Personal Attributes
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
  • Strategic thinking and attention to detail.
  • Commitment to integrity, ethics, and professionalism.


Contact information

Shelley