Finance Manager

Set Consulting; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy organization in Cape Town is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial management and reporting across Southern Africa. Responsibilities include managing all accounting operations, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and leading a team of finance professionals. The ideal candidate is a Qualified Chartered Accountant with strong IFRS and tax knowledge, coupled with proven management experience. This role offers an attractive market-related package.

Qualifications

• Strong IFRS experience and senior finance leadership roles (Finance Manager, Financial Accounting Manager, or CFO).
• Proven management experience (minimum 3–5 years) leading a finance or controllership team.
• Strong technical knowledge of South African tax, accounting, and financial legislation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial management and reporting functions for Southern African operations.
• Manage all accounting operations including Treasury, Accounts Payable, and Payroll.
• Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements and oversee the external audit process.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Tax Compliance

Leadership

Accounting

Process Improvement

Education

Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA))

Tools

ERP Systems

COUPA

FloQast

Job description

Finance Manager – Market-related Package – Cape Town

About the Role

An established organisation in the renewable energy sector is seeking a highly skilled Finance Manager to oversee the financial management and reporting functions for its Southern African operations. The successful incumbent will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of accurate, complete, and timely financial information, while providing strategic financial guidance to support key business decisions across a portfolio of entities within the group.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounting and Reporting:
  Serve as custodian of financial data, ensuring accuracy, validity, and timeliness.
  Manage all accounting operations, including Treasury, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Intercompany transactions, Fixed Assets, Payroll, and General Ledger.
  Oversee month‑end and year‑end closing processes.
  Prepare and present financial results to internal stakeholders, Boards, and Committees.
  Coordinate the preparation of Half‑Year and Annual Financial Statements (AFS) and ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements.
  Manage and coordinate the external audit process.
• Tax and Corporate Compliance:
  Oversee all tax compliance and S.A.R.S. submissions (Income Tax, VAT, Withholding Tax).
  Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, Memorandum of Incorporation, Shareholders' Agreements, IFRS, and other applicable regulations.
  Develop, document, and implement accounting policies aligned with statutory and group requirements.
  Manage the insurance portfolio and ensure proper risk coverage.
• Systems and Internal Controls:
  Maintain the integrity of financial systems (ERP, COUPA, FloQast, and related applications).
  Design, implement, and monitor effective internal controls and financial procedures.
  Drive process improvement, automation, and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Leadership and Collaboration:
  Lead and develop a team comprising Financial Accountants and an Accounts Payable & Treasury Controller.
  Partner with FP&A and Project Finance teams to provide reliable financial insights.
  Support business growth by streamlining financial processes and improving efficiency.
• Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance:
  Ensure health, safety, and environmental risks are properly assessed and managed within the finance function.
  Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and compliance.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) or equivalent, with strong IFRS experience and years of experience in senior finance leadership roles (Finance Manager, Financial Accounting Manager, or CFO).
• Proven management experience (minimum 3–5 years) leading a finance or controllership team.
• Strong technical knowledge of South African tax, accounting, and financial legislation.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Demonstrated commercial and business acumen with a focus on strategic financial management.