Finance Systems Implementation Lead

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement fund benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Project Manager with expertise in the financial sector to oversee key projects in Sandton. You will coordinate with finance teams, IT, and business stakeholders to implement new financial systems and drive process improvements, all while meeting stringent regulatory standards.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, deep understanding of financial operations, and proven delivery in a fast-paced corporate setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• PMP certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and closing of financial projects; ensure alignment with strategic goals and regulatory requirements.
• Develop detailed project plans: scope, timelines, resources, budgets for finance initiatives.
• Manage project teams; foster collaboration across finance and cross-functional departments.
• Oversee vendor engagement for financial software/services; ensure delivery meets objectives.
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to finance leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to financial regulations, internal controls, and QA standards throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

PMP certification

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project management proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

Tools

PM software

Financial software tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Project Manager with expertise in the financial sector to oversee key projects in Sandton. You will coordinate with finance teams, IT, and business stakeholders to implement new financial systems and drive process improvements, all while meeting stringent regulatory standards.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, deep understanding of financial operations, and proven delivery in a fast-paced corporate setting.