Financial Manager | Meyerton | R900 000 p.a.

The People Connection (PTY) Ltd; Meyerton; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

The People Connection (PTY) Ltd in Meyerton is seeking an experienced Financial Manager to lead the finance function within a growing SME delivering large-scale infrastructure projects.

You will work directly with the CEO, supervise a small finance team and provide reliable financial information to support project execution across multiple sites in Africa.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Financial Manager or senior finance role.
• Strong financial accounting and reporting skills.
• Experience supervising a small finance team (two Accountants/Bookkeepers).
• Ability to work with senior management and CEO.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the financial management function.
• Supervise and develop a small finance team of two Accountants/Bookkeepers.
• Provide accurate financial reporting to the CEO.
• Support project finance across locations and ensure strong controls.

Job description

An established South African SME specialising in construction, mining, infrastructure and civil engineering projects is seeking an experienced Financial Manager to join its team in Meyerton.

Founded before 2000, the company has grown into a prominent contractor delivering specialised projects across Africa. Its capabilities span turnkey projects from inception through to completion, including bulk earthworks, structural steel, piping and mine rehabilitation.

This opportunity offers exposure to a diverse portfolio of large-scale infrastructure and engineering projects within an organisation that places a strong emphasis on reliability, safety and quality.

The company’s current Financial Manager is retiring, creating an opportunity for an experienced finance professional to take responsibility for the finance function and work closely with the CEO.

Key Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the financial management function
• Supervise and support a team of two Accountants / Bookkeepers
• Provide accurate financial information and reporting to the CEO
• Work closely with management to support the financial requirements of the business
• Support the finance requirements of projects operating across different locations
• Maintain effective financial controls and processes

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Financial Manager or similar senior finance position
• Strong financial accounting and management capabilities
• Previous experience supervising or managing a finance team
• Ability to manage and develop a team of two Accountants / Bookkeepers
• Strong communication skills and confidence reporting directly to the CEO
• Comfortable working within an entrepreneurial SME environment
• Exposure to construction, engineering, mining, contracting or project-based environments would be advantageous

What the Role Offers

This is an opportunity to take ownership of the finance function within an established business delivering significant engineering and infrastructure projects across Africa.

You will work directly with the CEO, lead a small finance team and gain exposure to the commercial and financial requirements of complex, large-scale projects.