Head of Projects - Accounting

EnableSA Recruitment; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

EnableSA Recruitment is seeking a seasoned Head of Projects - Accounting in Port Elizabeth to lead finance and accounting projects across the Group, drive process improvements, and oversee consolidation and reporting enhancements. The role requires 5–8 years in finance, strong IFRS/GAAP knowledge, and stakeholder collaboration at senior levels.

You will coordinate with operations, IT and external partners, identify risks, and deliver on governance objectives while pushing automation and

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus recognised accounting degree or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Financial Management or related field.
• Professional qualification (CA(SA), CIMA or ACCA) advantageous.
• 5–8 years in finance or accounting.
• Experience in senior accounting, financial reporting, or project management.
• Strong accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Experience with VAT and financial compliance processes.
• Experience coordinating audits and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate finance and accounting-related projects across the Group.
• Manage the integration of new business units, entities, systems and operational processes into the Group's accounting and reporting environment.
• Develop project plans, timelines, deliverables and milestones for finance-related projects.
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure projects are implemented effectively and within agreed deadlines.
• Identify potential risks, challenges and dependencies and implement appropriate solutions.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to the Group CFO.
• Ensure that finance projects are aligned with Group objectives, policies and governance requirements.
• Facilitate collaboration between finance, operations, IT, external service providers and other relevant stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of finance processes.
• Review, redesign and streamline existing accounting and financial reporting processes.
• Drive automation initiatives within the finance function to reduce manual processing and improve accuracy.
• Review existing workflows and identify opportunities to eliminate duplication, inefficiencies and unnecessary manual intervention.
• Develop and implement improved financial reporting processes.
• Improve consolidation procedures and reporting timelines.
• Assist with the implementation and optimisation of finance systems and reporting tools.
• Support finance transformation initiatives that strengthen the overall finance function.
• Establish and maintain appropriate process documentation and standard operating procedures.
• Assist with the consolidation of Group financial information and Group accounts.
• Enhance and improve the existing Group consolidation process.
• Review consolidation workings and identify opportunities for improved accuracy and efficiency.
• Assist in ensuring that Group financial information is complete, accurate and submitted within required reporting deadlines.
• Support the preparation of Group financial reports and management information.
• Investigate and resolve consolidation discrepancies and accounting queries.
• Work closely with finance teams across the Group entities to ensure consistent reporting practices.
• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of appropriate Group reporting standards and procedures.
• Review VAT payments loaded for accuracy and completeness prior to submission and payment.
• Ensure VAT-related information is supported by appropriate documentation.
• Liaise with relevant finance teams and external advisors regarding VAT queries where required.
• Identify discrepancies or potential risks and ensure these are addressed promptly.
• Support the Group CFO and finance team with other tax-related projects and requirements where required.
• Coordinate Group banking and finance administration activities.
• Assist with the opening, closing and administration of bank accounts where required.
• Coordinate FICA submissions and related banking requirements.
• Ensure that required documentation is accurate, complete and submitted within required timelines.
• Coordinate the obtaining of director and stakeholder approvals and signatures for relevant finance and administrative activities.
• Liaise with banking institutions and other financial service providers where required.
• Maintain appropriate records of banking documentation and approvals.
• Ensure banking administration complies with Group policies and governance requirements.
• Facilitate communication between auditors, the Group CFO and relevant finance teams.
• Assist with resolving audit queries and accounting matters where required.
• Identify recurring audit issues and recommend improvements to prevent future occurrences.
• Assist with ensuring a smooth and efficient annual audit process.
• Support initiatives aimed at strengthening financial governance and internal controls.
• Review finance processes to identify control weaknesses and potential financial risks.
• Recommend and implement appropriate control improvements.
• Prepare and coordinate financial reports and analysis as required by the Group CFO.
• Assist with management reporting and ad hoc financial analysis

Skills

Finance project management

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Stakeholder management

Automation initiatives

Education

Grade 12

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CA(SA)/CIMA/ACCA qualification

Job description

Position: Head of Projects - Accounting

Location: Port Elizabeth

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Financial Management, or a related field
• CA(SA), CIMA, ACCA, or an equivalent professional qualification would be advantageous
• Minimum of 5-8 years' relevant experience in a finance or accounting environment
• Experience working at a senior accounting, financial reporting, finance transformation, or project management level
• Strong accounting and financial reporting experience
• Experience with group or company consolidations would be beneficial but not essential
• Experience working across multiple entities or business units would be beneficial but not essential
• Experience managing finance-related projects
• Experience in financial process improvement and optimisation
• Experience with VAT and financial compliance processes
• Experience with payment reviews and financial controls
• Experience managing or coordinating external audits
• Strong understanding of internal controls and financial governance
• Experience working with senior management and executives

Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate finance and accounting-related projects across the Group
• Manage the integration of new business units, entities, systems and operational processes into the Group's accounting and reporting environment
• Develop project plans, timelines, deliverables and milestones for finance-related projects
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure projects are implemented effectively and within agreed deadlines
• Identify potential risks, challenges and dependencies and implement appropriate solutions
• Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to the Group CFO
• Ensure that finance projects are aligned with Group objectives, policies and governance requirements
• Facilitate collaboration between finance, operations, IT, external service providers and other relevant stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of finance processes
• Review, redesign and streamline existing accounting and financial reporting processes
• Drive automation initiatives within the finance function to reduce manual processing and improve accuracy
• Review existing workflows and identify opportunities to eliminate duplication, inefficiencies and unnecessary manual intervention
• Develop and implement improved financial reporting processes
• Improve consolidation procedures and reporting timelines
• Assist with the implementation and optimisation of finance systems and reporting tools
• Support finance transformation initiatives that strengthen the overall finance function
• Establish and maintain appropriate process documentation and standard operating procedures
• Assist with the consolidation of Group financial information and Group accounts
• Enhance and improve the existing Group consolidation process
• Review consolidation workings and identify opportunities for improved accuracy and efficiency
• Assist in ensuring that Group financial information is complete, accurate and submitted within required reporting deadlines
• Support the preparation of Group financial reports and management information
• Investigate and resolve consolidation discrepancies and accounting queries
• Work closely with finance teams across the Group entities to ensure consistent reporting practices
• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of appropriate Group reporting standards and procedures
• Review VAT payments loaded for accuracy and completeness prior to submission and payment
• Ensure VAT-related information is supported by appropriate documentation
• Liaise with relevant finance teams and external advisors regarding VAT queries where required
• Identify discrepancies or potential risks and ensure these are addressed promptly
• Support the Group CFO and finance team with other tax-related projects and requirements where required
• Coordinate Group banking and finance administration activities
• Assist with the opening, closing and administration of bank accounts where required
• Coordinate FICA submissions and related banking requirements
• Ensure that required documentation is accurate, complete and submitted within required timelines
• Coordinate the obtaining of director and stakeholder approvals and signatures for relevant finance and administrative activities
• Liaise with banking institutions and other financial service providers where required
• Maintain appropriate records of banking documentation and approvals
• Ensure banking administration complies with Group policies and governance requirements
• Facilitate communication between auditors, the Group CFO and relevant finance teams
• Assist with resolving audit queries and accounting matters where required
• Identify recurring audit issues and recommend improvements to prevent future occurrences
• Assist with ensuring a smooth and efficient annual audit process
• Support initiatives aimed at strengthening financial governance and internal controls
• Review finance processes to identify control weaknesses and potential financial risks
• Recommend and implement appropriate control improvements
• Prepare and coordinate financial reports and analysis as required by the Group CFO
• Assist with management reporting and ad hoc financial analysis