Financial Services

Finance Manager

Kumusa Consulting·paarl, Western Cape, Western Cape, south-africa·FULL_TIME
Financial ServicesmanagerFULL_TIME
-Closes Nov 26, 2026

Siyavuya Power Projects is seeking two capable, commercially minded and hands-on Finance Managers to take full responsibility for the financial management function within their respective business divisions. The successful incumbents will ensure sound financial management, accurate reporting, effective controls and financial discipline. They must operate independently, partner with operational management and take ownership of the day-to-day and strategic financial requirements of their divisions Key Responsibilties Divisional Financial Management : Take ownership of the end-to-end financial function within the allocated division. Oversee general ledger, debtors, creditors, reconciliations and financial administration. Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end closing processes. Prepare and review management accounts and financial performance reports. Maintain effective financial controls, policies and procedures. Budgeting, Forcasting and Cash Flow: Lead divisional budgeting and forecasting. Monitor expenditure, investigate variances and implement corrective measures. Manage cash flow forecasting, working capital and liquidity requirements. Identify financial risks and support operational financial planning. Operational & Commercial finance: Partner with divisional and project managers on financial performance. Monitor project or contract costs, margins, expenditure and profitability. Provide practical financial analysis to support commercial decisions. Oversee work-in-progress and project financial reporting, where applicable. Identify opportunities for cost efficiency. Reporting, Governance & Compliance: Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and company policies. Coordinate audit readiness, internal and external audits. Oversee relevant statutory and tax compliance. Support Group Finance reporting and approved delegations of authority. Leadership & Business Partnerning: Supervise and develop divisional finance personnel. Establish responsibilities, financial processes and reporting deadlines. Build effective relationships with divisional leadership and Group Finance. Provide proactive financial advice and own the resolution of financial issues. Requirements Qualifications : Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Financial Management or Management Accounting. CA(SA), CIMA, SAIPA, AGA(SA) or equivalent professional designation advantageous, not essential. Experience: Approximately five or more years of relevant finance experience as a guideline, not a rigid threshold. Proven responsibility for managing a complete finance function, business unit, branch, subsidiary or division. Experience as a Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Management Accountant or Senior Accountant with equivalent accountability. Experience in construction, EPC, engineering, manufacturing, infrastructure or other operationally intensive businesses advantageous. Experience supervising finance staff and working closely with operational leadership

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Company

Kumusa Consulting

Location

paarl, Western Cape, Western Cape, south-africa

Employment

FULL_TIME

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manager

Valid until

November 26, 2026

Created

October 26, 2026

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