Finance Manager - SET Consulting

Finance Manager

Market-related Package

Cape Town

About the Role

An established organisation in the renewable energy sector is seeking a highly skilled Finance Manager to oversee the financial management and reporting functions for its Southern African operations.

The successful incumbent will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of accurate, complete, and timely financial information, while providing strategic financial guidance to support key business decisions across a portfolio of entities within the group.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting and Reporting:

• Serve as custodian of financial data, ensuring accuracy, validity, and timeliness.
• Manage all accounting operations, including Treasury, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Intercompany transactions, Fixed Assets, Payroll, and General Ledger.
• Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare and present financial results to internal stakeholders, Boards, and Committees.
• Coordinate the preparation of Half-Year and Annual Financial Statements (AFS) and ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements.
• Manage and coordinate the external audit process.

Tax and Corporate Compliance:

• Oversee all tax compliance and SARS submissions (Income Tax, VAT, Withholding Tax).
• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, Memorandum of Incorporation, Shareholders’ Agreements, IFRS, and other applicable regulations.
• Develop, document, and implement accounting policies aligned with statutory and group requirements.
• Manage the insurance portfolio and ensure proper risk coverage.

Systems and Internal Controls:

• Maintain the integrity of financial systems (ERP, COUPA, FloQast, and related applications).
• Design, implement, and monitor effective internal controls and financial procedures.
• Drive process improvement, automation, and operational efficiency initiatives.

Leadership and Collaboration:

• Lead and develop a team comprising Financial Accountants and an Accounts Payable & Treasury Controller.
• Partner with FP&A and Project Finance teams to provide reliable financial insights.
• Support business growth by streamlining financial processes and improving efficiency.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance:

• Ensure health, safety, and environmental risks are properly assessed and managed within the finance function.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and compliance.

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) or equivalent, with strong IFRS experience.
• 10–15 years’ experience in senior finance leadership roles (Finance Manager, Financial Accounting Manager, or CFO).
• Proven management experience (minimum 3–5 years) leading a finance or controllership team.
• Strong technical knowledge of South African tax, accounting, and financial legislation.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Demonstrated commercial and business acumen with a focus on strategic financial management.