Financial Manager

Action Appointments Development Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 720 000 - 960 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental organization is seeking a strategic and experienced Financial Manager to lead financial operations in Mossel Bay. This full-time role focuses on establishing financial frameworks, optimizing reporting, and driving decision-making in carbon removal projects. The ideal candidate has a Chartered Accountant qualification, extensive knowledge of IFRS, and at least 5 to 7 years of relevant financial management experience. Proficiency in tools like Xero and Zoho Projects is essential, along with strong analytical and modeling skills.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of IFRS and IAS.
• Minimum 5 to 7 years of experience in financial management.
• Proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial operations and establish financial control framework.
• Implement project registers to manage costs and revenue.
• Produce integrated financial and impact reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Financial modeling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Risk assessment

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Equivalent CPA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Xero

Zoho Projects

Clockify

Job description

Sayari Earth is at the forefront of the global fight against climate change, specializing in high-quality carbon removal projects and market development. Our mission is to partner with stakeholders worldwide to remove 200 Gigatons of carbon from the atmosphere by 2050, fostering innovation, equity, jobs, and sustainable opportunities. We collaborate with suppliers, buyers, policymakers, and our sister organization, Sayari Earth Foundation, to scale the carbon removals ecosystem. We value systemic thinking, integrity, and a commitment to planetary sustainability.

About the Job

Sayari Earth is seeking a strategic and experienced Financial Manager to lead our financial operations in a dynamic, project-driven environment. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), you will establish and optimize a scalable financial control framework using tools like Xoro and Zoho Projects, while providing investor-grade reporting, cost visibility, and actionable insights. This role demands a forward-thinking leader who excels in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting to drive strategic decision-making in the carbon removals sector. This is a full-time position.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Planning and Modeling

Develop and maintain advanced financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis, including 18–24 month cash runway projections incorporating project timelines, grant inflows, and revenue from carbon credit issuances.

Provide strategic insights on margins, cash flow, liquidity, and resource utilization to support operational and executive decision-making.

Conduct sensitivity analyses for risks such as issuance delays, market price fluctuations, and project under-delivery.

Period Close & Compliance

Own monthly/quarterly closes (target: Day 5–7 completion), ensuring reconciliations of project costs, deferred revenue, restricted funds, and carbon credit inventory.

Ensure full compliance with IFRS, IAS, tax, statutory requirements, and carbon standards (e.g., Verra), including accurate capitalization vs. expense treatment for project costs. This exprerience will be advantageous.

Project Lifecycle & Cost Management

Implement and manage project registers, standardizing cost categorization and tracking unit economics (e.g., cost per credit).

Allocate shared costs and monitor budget variances, triggering reviews for deviations >10%.

Lead the implementation of new accounting applications and systems to enable precise cost accounting by project, integrating tools like Xero with time-tracking software (e.g., Clockify) and Zoho Projects for enhanced visibility and automation.

Carbon Credit Inventory & Revenue Management

Define and enforce policies for revenue recognition, inventory valuation, and forward offtake deposits under IFRS/IAS guidelines.

Maintain detailed credit ledgers and provide monthly movement reports, modeling attrition and provisions.

Cash, Funding & Liquidity Management

Build integrated cash flow models, track restricted grants, and perform scenario-based forecasting to mitigate financial risks.

Governance, Risk, and Assurance

Establish and maintain internal controls, risk monitoring (e.g., carbon integrity, non-permanence), and policy suites.

Coordinate external audits and ESG assessments, ensuring audit-ready documentation for benefit-sharing and community obligations.

Reporting and Systems Enablement

Produce integrated financial and impact reports for shareholders, partner stakeholders, investors, and grantors.

Automate data processes using Xero, Clockify, Zoho Projects and custom registers to streamline reporting and decision support.

Team Oversight and Development

Provide oversight of administrative and finance staff, ensuring efficient team operations and alignment with organizational goals.

Ensure ongoing training and development for admin and finance team members to enhance skills, compliance, and performance.

Manage staff performance, including setting objectives, conducting regular performance reviews, providing feedback, and implementing improvement plans to foster growth and accountability.

Requirements

Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification or equivalent (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIMA) with full membership in a recognized professional body.

In-depth knowledge of IFRS and IAS, with proven experience applying these standards in project-based or grant-funded environments.

Demonstrated expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning, ideally in environmental, carbon, or sustainability sectors.

Proven ability to implement and optimize accounting applications (e.g., Xero, ERP systems) for project-specific cost accounting and automation.

Strong analytical skills, with experience in cost management, revenue recognition, and risk assessment.

Minimum 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in financial management or controllership roles.

Proficiency in financial software (e.g., Xero, Clockify) and advanced Excel/modelling tools.

Valid Police Clearance Certificate required upon offer.

Ability to work full-time in Mossel Bay and align with Sayari Earth's mission.

Preferred

Experience in carbon markets, sustainability projects, or non-profit/grant-funded organizations.

Strong communication skills for stakeholder reporting and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills in group level account consolidations, including preparing consolidated financial statements for multiple entities or projects.

To apply

To apply, email your application (completed AA bio form, one page motivation letter and updated CV [all in MS Word format]) by Sunday 11th January 2026 to [e-mail]