TRAFFIC
Gauteng
Senior Project Financial Manager
ProDevelopment Group
Job Description
Key Responsibilities Financial Planning & Analysis 
- Develop and manage detailed project budgets, forecasts, and financial models.
- Monitor project financial performance and provide variance analysis.
- Advise project teams on cost optimization and financial risk mitigation.
- Ensure timeous invoicing to the client in terms of the contract.
- Reporting of invoice variances to the stakeholders and senior leadership.
- Ensure collections within the terms of the contract and the provisions of the collections policy.
- Ensure adherence to financial policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Lead financial audits and reviews related to project activities.
- Maintain accurate and timely financial reporting for all projects.
- Collaborate with project managers, finance teams, and senior leadership to align financial goals.
- Present financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
- Serve as the financial point of contact for external partners and auditors.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for projects.
- Track key financial KPIs and provide actionable insights.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of financial transactions and decisions.
- Lead and mentor project financial analysts.
- Ensure the financial and systems training of new project managers and refresher training for existing project managers.
- Promote best practices in financial management across project teams.
- Assistance with the registration of international entities.
- Establishment of minimum operating controls of a new entity.
- Ensure proper record keeping, financial management and compliance, including international tax and exchange control.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
- Minimum 8-10 years of experience in project financial management.
- Minimum 8-10 years of experience in international accounting, especially Africa and Middle East.
- Proven experience managing complex, multi-million Rand projects as well as foreign currency projects.
- Knowledge of accounting principles and regulations, including IFRS and GAAP.
- Strong proficiency in financial systems (e.g., Deltek Vantagepoint, Oracle, MS Excel).
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in financial modelling and analysis tools.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong adaptability and change management skills.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
- Strategic thinking and attention to detail.
- Commitment to integrity, ethics, and professionalism.
About This Role
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Salary Benchmark
R53,588/month
R39,825 to
R73,560/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
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Median Salary (ZAR)
R53,588/month
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.