Finance Projects Lead — Strategy & Compliance

ALX Africa; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization in South Africa seeks a Special Projects Associate to drive execution of key finance projects. The role involves planning, tracking, and ensuring compliance for various finance cycles while maintaining several operational systems. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in project management, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Google Suite. This full-time position offers the chance to contribute to impactful financial operations within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in operations, finance operations, project management, or a similar coordinating role.
• Strong project management and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple work‑streams and deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to synthesise complex information into clear summaries.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and track key finance projects and cycles.
• Support day-to-day rhythm of the Finance team by organizing key meetings and tracking action items.
• Maintain light-touch systems to monitor progress against goals.

Skills

Project management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tech-savvy

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Google Suite

Excel

Job description

A leading non-profit organization in South Africa seeks a Special Projects Associate to drive execution of key finance projects. The role involves planning, tracking, and ensuring compliance for various finance cycles while maintaining several operational systems. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in project management, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Google Suite. This full-time position offers the chance to contribute to impactful financial operations within a dynamic team.