Project Finance Manager (Financial System Implementation Multi-country)

SUMMARY:
One financial system. Multiple countries. Different currencies. Zero room for guesswork. Our client, a global distribution and logistics giant, is embarking on a major financial systems implementation and rollout across South Africa and its international operations. They're looking for a Finance Project Manager on a fixed-term contract for the duration of the implementation and rollout, someone who understands both the technicalities of finance and the discipline required to deliver a complex, multi-country project.

POSITION INFO:
This is more than an ERP implementation. You'll lead the finance workstreams across General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Procurement, ensuring accurate billing, supplier payments, multi-currency reporting and robust financial controls across all operating countries. Key Responsibilities: Lead the finance workstreams from system design through implementation, go-live and country rollout Define financial system requirements across GL, AP, AR and Procurement Drive the implementation of a global chart of accounts and multi-currency consolidation Oversee financial data migration, testing, cutover and go-live readiness Ensure accurate client billing, supplier rates and outsourced driver charges Validate financial system interfaces and reconciliation controls Oversee intercompany accounting, foreign exchange and group reporting requirements Embed financial controls, approval workflows and audit trails Manage project plans, milestones, budgets, risks and dependencies Monitor implementation partner deliverables and resolve project issues Coordinate finance stakeholders across countries and business functions Drive finance-related change management, training and business readiness Deliver project status reports and steering committee \/ board updates Ensure a smooth handover to business-as-usual teams Job Experience and Skills: Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field essential CA(SA), CIMA, SAIPA or equivalent professional qualification advantageous PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent project management certification advantageous Advanced MS Excel, including financial modelling and reconciliations 7+ years' finance experience 3+ years' project management experience Logistics, courier, freight, transport or distribution industry experience strongly preferred Financial system \/ ERP implementation experience Experience with multi-entity, multi-currency accounting and group consolidation Strong understanding of financial controls, reconciliations, data migration and system interfaces Working knowledge of IFRS, particularly foreign currency translation and consolidation Experience with rate cards, pricing structures or billing models advantageous Strong project governance, planning and stakeholder management skills Experience managing implementation partners, budgets and deliverables Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliver under pressure The challenge? Making sure every country speaks the same financial language, without losing sight of its local requirements. If you combine strong financial acumen with the project management discipline to deliver complex implementations, this is your opportunity to influence a global rollout, strengthen financial controls and help build a system that supports the business well beyond go-live. This is a fixed-term contract for the duration of the implementation and rollout. Ready to make your mark on a global transformation project? Apply now! For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit: I also specialise in recruiting in the following: Financial Managers Financial Accountants Management Accountants Financial Controllers Cost Accountants Payroll All Finance C-Suite roles If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles \/ positions. Elzette Hood Executive Recruitment Consultant Connect with me on LinkedIn!