Project Finance Manager
Full Time
full time
6 Oct 2025
Cape Town
About the job
Are you a detail-driven finance professional looking to build a career in a dynamic, growing environment? Our client is expanding its operations and seeking a Project Finance Manager to provide essential financial oversight and ensure smooth running of internal finance functions. This role offers exposure to a group structure with multiple entities and the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership.
Why join the team?
- Be part of a forward-thinking business with ambitious growth plans across South Africa and beyond
- Work directly under experienced finance leaders with a clear pathway for mentorship and development
- Gain exposure to both traditional financial management and project-related finance within a dynamic group structure
- Opportunity to grow into a senior finance role as the business expands
- Taking ownership of day-to-day finance operations across multiple entities within the group
- Processing and reviewing monthly invoices, reconciliations, payments, and payroll
- Preparing monthly management accounts and assisting with consolidations
- Supporting preparation of budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses
- Managing SARS correspondence (VAT, company tax submissions, compliance matters)
- Overseeing cashflow and monitoring internal controls
- Ensuring accurate and confidential handling of salaries, internal expenses, and client billing
- Assisting with year-end audits and external reporting requirements
- Newly qualified CA(SA) or equivalent (CIMA/AGA(SA) considered).
- 0-2 years post-articles accounting/finance experience (financial services, asset management, or fund accounting exposure advantageous)
- Strong technical foundation in accounting, IFRS, and tax compliance
- High attention to detail, confidentiality, and integrity
- Independent worker who is also a strong team player
- Proficiency in accounting systems (Sage, Xero, Draftworks, or similar) and Excel
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work in a fast-moving environment
- Mentorship under senior finance leaders with a planned career progression path
- Exposure to both corporate and project finance structures, including cross-border entities
- Collaborative and professional team culture
- Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a growing business with long-term prospects
