Job title: Project Finance Manager
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Cape Town, CBD
Job published: 06/10/2025
Job ID: 67212

Job Description

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
What you will be doing:
  • 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
What we are looking for:
  • 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
Benefits and unique aspects:
  • 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
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