Finance Manager : Projects

Network Finance; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading finance consultancy in Cape Town is seeking a Project Manager to lead the development and implementation of operational and ERP systems related to stock management. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of operational finance experience, with project management skills and a background in manufacturing or distribution. This is a 4-month contract role with a focus on enhancing systems and processes in line with company policies.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of operational finance management experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Proven ability to implement systems and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile jobs between operational and ERP systems.
• Implement and document process flows and standard operating procedures.
• Establish KPIs to monitor compliance.

Skills

Operational finance management

Project management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Integrity

Multitasking

Strategic thinking

Education

Qualified Chartered Accountant or CIMA

Job description

Reference : NFR

TKa-1Four month contract - The Project Manager will be responsible for aligning the operational and ERP systems and to lead the system development and implementation projects related to stock management and fixed asset creation in line with company policies and industry best practices. This is a four month contract.

The ideal candidate is exceptionally detail-oriented, hands‑on and is able to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.

This is not a typical finance reporting and compliance role but is operationally focused to implement systems, processes, controls and procedures to support the business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile jobs between the operational and ERP systems and resolve identified differences
• Manufacturing build history audit and maintenance
• Perform root cause analysis on differences identified and drive system and process enhancements with consultants and internal departments to prevent recurrence, creating robust systems, integrations and processes
• Implement, standardise and document process flows and standard operating procedures
• Establish and implement relevant KPIs to monitor compliance
• Will be responsible to align the operational and ERP systems and to lead the system development and implementation projects related to stock management and fixed asset creation in line with company policies and industry best practices
• Report to Director, to make sound business decisions
• Ensure all project closure
• Work with the operational, IT and finance team
• Improve stock and asset control procedures
• Ad hoc tasks of a strategic nature as required by the Executive Directors

Job Experience & Skills Required

• Qualified Chartered Accountant or CIMA
• 7+ years of proven operational finance management experience
• Operational experience in a manufacturing / distribution environment
• Proven ability to implement systems, process and improvement initiatives
• Strong knowledge of operational Performance Indicators (KPIs) relating to stock and fixed asset management
• Implementing best practice policies
• Strong project management
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Effectively multitask
• Strategic thinking
• Integrity
• Can work with diverse people

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly.

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful.

Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions. For more information contact : Tatum Karam Executive Consultant : Chartered Accountants, CIMA & General Finance Package & RemunerationR