Prepare and enhance the monthly, quarterly, and annual management reporting documents.
Prepare accurate and timely management accounts, financial statements, and variance analyses.
Prepare robust budgeting and forecasting documents aligned with project and corporate needs.
Oversee cost allocation and cost control processes to ensure financial discipline across the business.
Coordinate audit processes (internal and external) and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
Support the design and roll-out of a migration to a new accounting and payroll system.
Develop, document, and embed financial policies and procedures.
Establish and maintain a robust internal control environment (segregation of duties, reconciliations, approvals).
Monitor and forecast cash flow, ensuring sufficient liquidity to support operations and projects.
Ensure compliance with South African tax, payroll, and statutory obligations.
Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff and wider team interacting with the finance team.

5+ years’ relevant finance experience in manufacturing or process-driven sectors, with emphasis on financial controlling and audit.
Proven track record in designing and implementing financial systems and internal controls.
CIMA registration required; other professional qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CA(SA)) considered advantageous.
Strong skills in budgeting, cost control, management accounting, and internal controls.
Ability to set up and embed new systems (accounting, payroll).
Exposure to treasury and audit functions.

Senior Finance Consultant – Controlling, Systems, Renewables

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