Finance Manager

Part of nGAGE Talent Limited; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Part of nGAGE Talent Limited seeks a Finance Manager to oversee financial management, reporting, and controls across multiple entities and projects. You will drive IFRS reporting, year-end processes, and strong governance to support leadership with insights.

The role combines project accounting, regional oversight, and stakeholder engagement with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years' experience in finance/accounting.
• Experience with project accounting and contracts.
• Cross-entity or regional finance oversight beneficial.
• Strong IFRS and statutory reporting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Ensure IFRS compliance and internal reporting standards.
• Lead year-end processes and statutory reporting.
• Manage financials for large projects and contracts.
• Monitor WIP, forecasting, and margin analysis.
• Coordinate intercompany transactions and consolidations.
• Support treasury, cash flow forecasting, and liquidity.

Skills

Project accounting

Contract-based finance

Multi-entity oversight

IFRS reporting

Education

CA(SA)

Job description

Role Purpose

The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing financial management, reporting, and controls across multiple entities and projects, ensuring accurate financial information, strong governance, and alignment with group and statutory requirements.

This role combines operational finance, project accounting, and regional oversight, supporting both project delivery teams and senior leadership with financial insights and performance tracking.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and internal group reporting standards
• Deliver accurate and timely financial information to support decision-making
• Manage year-end processes and statutory reporting requirements

Project & Contract Accounting

• Oversee financial management of large-scale projects and contracts
• Monitor project profitability, cost tracking, and revenue recognition
• Ensure accurate work-in-progress (WIP), forecasting, and margin analysis
• Partner with project teams to support financial performance and controls

Multi-Entity & Regional Oversight

• Manage financial operations across multiple entities and jurisdictions
• Oversee intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and consolidations
• Ensure alignment with local regulatory, tax, and compliance requirements

Cashflow & Treasury Management

• Manage cashflow forecasting and liquidity across entities
• Oversee working capital, payments, and funding requirements
• Support treasury activities and banking relationships

Audit & Compliance

• Lead and coordinate external audits
• Ensure strong internal controls and financial governance frameworks
• Maintain compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory obligations

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a key finance partner to:
  • Project Managers and Operational Teams
  • Regional and Group Finance leadership
  • External auditors and advisors
• Provide financial insights and support strategic decisions

Team Leadership

• Manage and develop a finance team, ensuring performance and capability growth
• Drive accountability and continuous improvement within the finance function

Process Improvement

• Identify and implement improvements to financial systems, processes, and controls
• Enhance reporting efficiency and data accuracy

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5-8 years' experience in finance/accounting, ideally within:
  • Engineering, EPC, mining, infrastructure, or project-based environments
• Proven experience in:
  • Project accounting and contract-based financial management
  • Multi-entity or regional finance oversight
  • IFRS reporting and statutory compliance
• Experience managing cross-border operations or working within African markets is advantageous
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • Partner with operational teams
  • Manage audits and reporting cycles
  • Operate in a fast-paced, delivery-driven environment

Education Requirements

CA(SA)